We don't need to reproduce traditional buildings exactly as they existed centuries ago We need to understand the principles behind them and reinterpret those principles using contemporary materials and technologies That's how architectural identity evolves Design sustainably🌿

I find myself returning to this poem because its message still feels as necessary today as it did when I first shared it.

Fiery Minivet (Pericrocotus igneus). Differentiating the male Fiery Minivet from male Scarlet Minivet (P. speciosus) is not easy (see 3rd composite image) #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Perak #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife @Avibase @orientbirdclub @IndiAves @Team_eBird

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Rare pink dolphins spotted near Oman.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been hitting parts of Malaysia, especially the Klang Valley, but why does the haze keep coming back? According to MetMalaysia director-general Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip and Universiti Malaya meteorologist Professor Datuk Azizan Abu Samah, rain can temporarily clear pollutants from the air, but winds continue to carry fresh smoke from fires in Indonesia into Malaysia. With the Northeast Monsoon approaching, a change in wind direction and more widespread rainfall could finally bring some relief. Swipe to read ➡️

Indonesia says foreign offers to help fight forest fires, including Malaysia’s, will only be considered if the situation is declared a national disaster. The government remains confident it can manage the crisis with its own resources, citing technical challenges involving fuel distribution and logistics. This comes after Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry said last week that President Prabowo Subianto had approved assistance offers from neighbouring countries, including Singapore.

What do you see in those frightened eyes? Fear, pain, incredulity, grief? How could she understand why her forest home was burned down? Why the air was suddenly suffocating toxic smoke? Why her family was burned alive? Do you understand why we destroy everything precious and irreplaceable for short term profit—and reward the destroyers, not the protectors?

From DNA fingerprinting to anti-poaching patrols, Sabah is taking the fight against turtle poaching to sea. I travelled to Semporna to report on the science and people protecting endangered green turtles. My latest text and video dispatch for @SCMPNews scmp.com/week-asia/health-en…

Malaysia’s art scene is gaining momentum, with the new boutique fair Art KL presenting Southeast Asian artists born after 1990 theartnewspaper.com/2026/10/…

Titled “Under Sarawak Skies”, the exhibition at Hoan Gallery in Kota Samarahan brings together more than 100 artworks by over 30 artists from Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. thestar.com.my/news/nation/2…

A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it. It just blooms ― Zen Shin Hitachi Seaside Park on the coast of Ibaraki Prefecture includes around 4.2 hectares of nemophila (baby blue eyes) [📹 oh_haemi]

Did you know there are more than 125 ancient wooden coffins hidden inside caves in Kinabatangan? Agop Batu Tulug, a 20–25-million-year-old limestone hill, was once used as a burial site around 500–900 years ago. Many coffins were carved from incredibly durable belian wood and decorated with buffalo heads, crocodiles, snakes, monkeys and other motifs. Those placed in the uppermost cave are believed to have belonged to people of higher social status. #sabahtourism #exploresabah #VisitMalaysia2026

It’s just beyond a disaster now. Every island. Full of the most INCREDIBLE endemic wildlife. Now on fire are Cassowaries, Tree Kangaroos and Birds of Paradise. Indonesia, WHAT are you doing!!!!! 😭

Both Malaysia and Singapore have been asking Indonesia to release the names for years. And when sg tried to investigate the responsible individuals, Indonesia threw a diplomatic tantrum to protect the criminals 🫩 and then accused sg of foreign interference.