The subject of leadership is commonly regarded as a concept pertaining exclusively to individuals who occupy positions of authority or lead subordinates. However, it is worth reflecting on the meaning of the hadith classified as sahih (authentic) in this context and comparing its implications with the conventional understanding of leadership.
Access to electricity is a fundamental prerequisite for socio-economic development as well as human well-being. Nevertheless, the situation in Malaysia illustrates that energy justice is still unfulfilled, especially in rural and remote areas. At present, 142 Orang Asli villages, constituting roughly 17 per cent of the total indigenous population, still lack access to electricity. This is evidently inconsistent with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 7, which emphasises universal access to affordable, dependable and clean energy.
Setiap kali musim banjir atau hujan lebat berpanjangan melanda negara, persoalan yang sama kembali berlegar: adakah kita benar-benar bersedia? Di Malaysia, banjir bukan lagi isu bermusim yang terhad di kawasan Pantai Timur seperti lazimnya, malah semakin kerap melanda pusat bandar utama, termasuk ibu negara. Kejadian banjir kilat yang berlaku baru-baru ini di beberapa kawasan di Kuala Lumpur, sehingga menenggelamkan jalan raya, merosakkan kenderaan dan melumpuhkan aktiviti harian, menjadi peringatan jelas bahawa risiko banjir kini bersifat nasional dan tidak mengenal sempadan geografi atau status bandar raya.
