Muru Loganathan

Responsible for climate change, low carbon and energy issues in the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur.

[Muru Loganathan @LoganathanMuru]

Long time coming @JohnPearson68 . congrats.

[John Pearson @JohnPearson68]

Thursday morning breakfast in Wellington, NZ.

Only one place I could go after today’s result - Villa 3 Freiburg 0

UTV!!

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

Chong Yen Mee, a member of the @UNFCCC Roster of Experts attended our recent Int. Day of Women & Girls in Science: "Leading the Future" Forum.

Here, she explores why gender equality in science still matters and how 🇬🇧🇲🇾 partnerships can drive change.

https://t.co/joF2oURmMa

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

The @theGCF board has approved a new $60m project benefiting @nresmalaysia and Southeast Asia.

This project is led by Navis Capital Partners, supporting the scale-up of mitigation and adaptation solutions in energy, infra, water and transport.

More: https://t.co/L29U0x9BI2

[Shining Science @ShiningScience]

🚨 A Japanese scientist earned a Nobel Prize after discovering one of the body’s most powerful self-healing mechanisms: during periods of fasting, the human body begins to consume its own damaged cells, triggering a deep cellular reset known as autophagy. This natural process acts like an internal cleanup system, breaking down old proteins, malfunctioning components, and toxic buildup that contribute to aging and disease. The discovery revealed that fasting doesn’t just change metabolism — it activates a fundamental survival program hard-wired into our biology.

Researchers found that autophagy boosts cellular renewal, supports immune function, protects against neurodegeneration, and improves overall resilience. When the body isn’t busy digesting food, it shifts focus to maintenance and repair, recycling damaged parts into fresh, healthy components. This helps reduce inflammation, sharpen brain function, and improve the body’s ability to handle stress. Some studies even show that activating autophagy may lower the risk of chronic conditions linked to aging.

The Nobel-winning research transformed how scientists view fasting, turning it from a simple diet trend into a legitimate biological reset. Doctors now say intermittent fasting — when done safely — can help support long-term cellular health, boost energy, and improve metabolic balance. While it’s not a cure-all, the discovery showed that the body has extraordinary built-in abilities to heal itself when given the right conditions.

For millions around the world, the research opened a new window into how deeply our lifestyle affects our cells — and how something as simple as timing our meals can unlock one of the body’s most powerful repair systems.

[Seema Malhotra MP @SeemaMalhotra1]

❗️🌊A big step for ocean protection: the UK’s BBNJ Act is now law.

We’re working through the final steps for full UK participation in the international agreement.

The UK helped shape this landmark deal and we’re stepping up again to protect the ocean and our food security.

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

Happy #ChineseNewYear - #GongXiFaCai!

This year, we usher in the year of the #Horse, a #Chinese #zodiac sign that signifies #energy, #perseverance and #progress.

From all of us at the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur, we would like to wish you a Happy Chinese New Year!

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

The CFA is a global technical assistance programme that helps #climate projects to become investor ready.

Since 2020, over 200 projects have graduated from the CFA globally with almost US$500 million in #investment already secured.

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) #Malaysia has officially launched!

The #UK-funded CFA is helping the country progress in its journey to achieve #NetZero emissions by 2050.

Find out more here - https://t.co/N3SdVlFahF

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

Applications are open for MarketEdge’s #SouthEastAsia Coastal Leaders Program!

We are supporting 12 grassroots coastal leaders from Southeast Asia to join a 6-month regional leadership cohort at the Our Ocean Conference in Kenya.

*Apply by 26 Feb: https://t.co/w7i6XmY75a

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

#HCforADayMY is back!

Want to know what makes diplomacy truly work?

It’s the people you meet, the conversations you have - the connections you build.

2 winners will experience life as a senior diplomat, shadowing our High Commissioner.

[Carbon Brief @CarbonBrief]

Asia-Pacific faces ‘$500bn-a-year’ hit from rising seas if current policies continue | @AyeshaTandon

Read here: https://t.co/dCtsi7IDXE

[We Don't Have Time @WeDontHaveTime]

Last week, 10 leading UK scientists delivered a powerful @nebriefing on the climate & nature crisis. 🚨
@WeDontHaveTime was proud to be there as the official media partner of this landmark event.

📺 Watch all interviews & insights here:
https://t.co/RrYHQxSBrU

@Nick_Nuttall

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

What's the business case for biochar in Malaysia?

UKinMalaysia is funding a 7-month study to find scalable models that turn oil palm biomass into profit & carbon sequestration.

We're looking for the right partner.

📅 Bid by 16 Dec 2025.
📧Request pack: [email protected]

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

The botanical community has lost an eminent 🇬🇧 botanist in Dr Ruth Kiew. From being a lecturer at Universiti Putra Malaysia to her pivotal role as a Research Fellow at FRIM, her work & legacy in the scientific & academic fabric of 🇲🇾 & the world will inspire generations to come.

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

We're #hiring!

Event Management Intern: Responsible for providing support to the Communications & Marketing team on the planning, organising and coordinating of soft power campaigns/activities.

Apply: https://t.co/dicoMS0xwT
Deadline: 23:55 on 24 November 2025

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

The @UKMissionASEAN has launched a new climate policy initiative with @Asean at #COP30 aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and accelerating #SouthEastAsia's transition to a #LowCarbon economy.

Read all about it here ⤵️
https://t.co/fCVTQBwMqL

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

#SouthEastAsia needs 1.7 million km of new power lines by 2030 to bring clean energy from where it’s made to where it’s needed.

In partnership with the @ADB_HQ & @WorldBank, we’re accelerating clean energy financing to communities across the region.

#ABCsOfClimate

[World Resources Institute @WorldResources]

🎉GOOD NEWS: Yesterday, the Brazilian presidency formally launched the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) at #COP30 Leaders' Summit🌳

But how will #TFFF work? Which countries are eligible? All in our explainer: https://t.co/YMuLXCpys8

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

No time to waste ⏰

The #UK’s turning ambition into action at #COP30 - from climate finance and resilience to clean energy.

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

We're #hiring!

Science and Technology Network Officer: Responsible for drive UK-MY science diplomacy hence supporting the expansion of UK’s science strengths.

Apply:https://t.co/6vUFLQjqE9
Deadline: 23:55 on 16 October 2025