COMMENT | From floods to heatwaves: Call to action for climate change

COMMENT | Just months after grappling with floods, Malaysia now faces a new challenge: battling extreme heat.

A viral incident in Beaufort, Sabah has brought attention to the scorching temperatures.

In a scene resembling an apocalyptic tale, a woman reportedly cooked an egg under the blistering sun without a stove.

With temperatures soaring to 36 degrees Celcius, but feeling more like a scorching 46 degrees Celcius, this astonishing display serves as a stark reminder that Malaysia is not immune to the escalating consequences of climate change.

The urgency to address the climate crisis is undeniable. Heatwaves have far-reaching impacts beyond our discomfort...