Several news items over the weekend have had a dampening impact on the world markets.

A study in the US found that 80% of employees keep their concerns to themselves because they want to be seen as nice by their colleagues and management. We explore the implications of being too nice at the workplace.

Screening tests are typically given to people who are seemingly fit to detect unnoticed health problems. They come in many forms including blood and urine tests or imaging procedures. However, with so many different screening packages out there, how do you choose the one that's right for you? In fact, is screening even necessary for you?

Dr Gary Theseira, the Special Functions Officer to the Minister of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change tells us more about how the ministry is promoting sustainability for businesses in the private sector.

Reef Check Malaysia (RCM) is a non-profit organisation that was registered to raise awareness of the importance of our coral reefs. With International Coastal Cleanup Day coming up in September, we speak to the General Manager, Julian Hyde about what they’re doing this year and to tell us more about how the community can get involved.

The UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights has said that Malaysia’s official poverty rate is vastly underestimated. Basically, our current poverty line means people living on RM8 a day are not considered poor. We discuss the issue.

The Amazon rainforests are burning. There have been 74,000 fires across Brazil this year alone. What is the impact of these fires beyond the immediate destruction?

The evolution of casual corporate culture and perks like free beer and Ping-Pong have contributed to an environment where interns don’t exactly know what is expected of them professionally.

As technology takes over more and more aspects of the labor market, we need to acknowledge the divide that is creating for those who don’t have access to job opportunities.

Social media was supposed to liberate us, but for many people it has proven addictive, punishing and toxic. What keeps us hooked?