There was a time when groceries like Milo, peanut butter, canned sardines and breakfast cereals were everyday staples in many Malaysian homes. Today, many of these familiar items have quietly become purchases that are often saved for promotions or payday.

Instead of throwing your plastic waste away, why not turn it into cash or e-wallet credits? Here's how three recycling apps reward households for sorting and recycling their plastics.

The European Union’s plan to regulate children’s access to social media follows the implementation or proposal of similar measures around the world. This list now stretches to more than 20 countries, including five where restrictions are already in force, according to an AFP tally.

Recent crocodile attacks have drawn public attention to wildlife encounters in Malaysia, prompting questions about what people should do and who they should call when they come across a wild animal. Crocodile encounters are just one of many wildlife incidents reported across the country though.