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Climate crisis leaves Malaysia with hot-headed youth
Climate & EnergySouth China Morning Post09 Aug, 10:45 amAtlasHour
Climate & Energy

Climate crisis leaves Malaysia with hot-headed youth

Young Malaysians are reporting worsening illnesses, heat-related health problems and disruptions to basic services as climate change intensifies, raising questions over whether the country’s adaptation policies can protect future generations. Unicef Malaysia’s National Youth Climate Change Survey 2025, released in July, found that climate change was no longer only an environmental challenge but an immediate public health and economic issue. The survey gathered responses from 1,420 young people...

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Young Malaysians are reporting worsening illnesses, heat-related health problems and disruptions to basic services as climate change intensifies, raising questions over whether the country’s adaptation policies can protect future generations.

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