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03 September 2026

From river menace to green gold: Dalat turns water hyacinth into opportunity

DALAT, Sarawak: For generations, the Batang Oya River has been a lifeline for communities in Dalat, carrying…

From river menace to green gold: Dalat turns water hyacinth into opportunity

DALAT, Sarawak: For generations, the Batang Oya River has been a lifeline for communities in Dalat, carrying...

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When a Glacier Falls: The Science Behind the Kailash Flash Floods

Up to 200 million cubic metres of ice and rock — equivalent to as many as 80,000 Olympic-sized swimming...

Double Jeopardy: Chronic illness may raise risk of severe dengue

The Aedes aegypti mosquito, the primary vector responsible for transmitting dengue, is seen in this file...

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The Science of Haze: When a Fire in Kalimantan Becomes Sarawak’s Air

Sarawak under haze: Smoke from fires in neighbouring Indonesia has reduced visibility across parts of...

Gunung Kanthan: Ancient Limestone, Rare Life and an Uncertain Future

The ancient limestone hill is home to rare biodiversity and the century-old Sakyamuni Caves Monastery,...

Sabah puts agriculture at the centre of nearly RM1 billion development push

Sabah’s agriculture remains central to the state’s economy, sustaining livelihoods and communities across...

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