Dementia isn’t entirely inevitable. What can you do in your 40s and 50s?
New WHO guidance says a surprisingly large share of dementia risk is linked to factors we may be able to change.
You can feel perfectly healthy and still have diabetes
Diabetes doesn’t always announce itself with obvious symptoms. Malaysia’s health data show why waiting until you feel sick can be a dangerous strategy. Why it matters Imagine this. You go to work
Dengue is surging again in Malaysia. Why is it so difficult to stop?
Malaysians have heard the same dengue advice for decades: remove stagnant water. Yet cases have risen sharply in 2026. The reason is more complicated than dirty flower pots.
When did coffee become a hobby?
Once upon a time, ordering coffee in Malaysia was fairly straightforward. Kopi. Kopi O. Kopi C. Today?
Budget 2027 arrives next week. Malaysia has a difficult choice:
help households now, or protect the country’s finances later? Anwar Ibrahim will table Budget 2027 on 9 October. Economists expect cost-of-living relief and wages to feature prominently, but expensive fuel subsidies and
Malaysia wants to create its own tech champions. Can we move beyond being the world’s factory?
Malaysia is attracting factories, semiconductor companies, data centres and AI investment.
AI is changing Malaysian jobs. Which skills could become more valuable?
Malaysia’s AI economy is growing quickly.
Budget 2027 is coming. What could it mean for your wallet?
The Ministry of Finance has released its Pre-Budget Statement 2027, outlining the government’s priorities
Malaysia’s economy is growing fast. Why doesn’t everyone feel richer?
Malaysia’s economy is growing fast. Why doesn’t everyone feel richer? Malaysia’s economy grew 6% in the second quarter. Trade is booming and investment is pouring in. But GDP isn’t your salary —
Oil jumps to nearly US$94 as the Iran conflict intensifies
Oil jumps to nearly US$94 as the Iran conflict intensifies