Other stories we covered:

• Malaysia's timber empire in Papua New Guinea: A new report by RimbaWatch reveals that Malaysian-linked firms dominate Papua New Guinea’s forest-clearing licences — often under false “agriculture” pretences. We speak to RimbaWatch director Adam Farhan on how Malaysia’s corporate footprint fuels deforestation abroad.

• A visitor from another star: Astronomers have spotted 3I-Atlas, only the third interstellar object ever detected, hurtling through our solar system. Dr Chong Hon Yew from the Penang Astronomical Society explains what this cosmic traveller reveals about worlds beyond our own.

• Scam SMS are back: Scam texts are back despite the ban on links, this time powered by fake telco towers called “Fake BTS.” CF Fong, CEO of LGMS Berhad, explains how these scams work and what you can do to stay safe.

• Japan's PM sparks outrage: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to the Tugu Negara sparked backlash for ignoring Japan’s wartime atrocities. We unpack why her remarks hit a nerve and what they reveal about Japan’s struggle with its history.

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What happens when a promise of lifelong healthcare is suddenly cut off? That was the case for Amanda Mei Chu Damian, who was diagnosed with HIV as a baby and her parents were promised that she would always get access to medications and care when they adopted her. But things changed one day, when Amanda’s access to care became more and more limited because she didn’t have the documentation to prove she’s a Malaysian citizen - not by choice, but simply because of the circumstances she was born to.

We hear Amanda’s story told through her father, Dominic Damian, and also hear from child rights advocate Dato’ Dr Hartini Zainuddin and consultant infectious diseases physician Dr Wong Pui Li about the need to ensure access to he