RM1.87 million collected through 20 sen plastic bag charge in Selangor
The collection only involved supermarkets and food premises that had informed the state government, through their respective trade associations.
Tue Jul 25 2017
'No Plastic' campaign will fail if sale of plastic bags to shoppers allowed - Noh
Selangor's 'No Plastic' campaign would not achieve its objectives if the state government still allowed the sale of plastic bags to shoppers.
Tue Jan 10 2017
Selangor to be plastic and polystyrene free from January
This means, traders in the state will no longer provide free plastic bags in conjunction with the #BebasPlastik campaign launched today.
Wed Dec 21 2016
Langat, Cheras water treatment plants back in operation
The Langat and Cheras water treatment plants are back in operation at 9 am and noon, respectively, today after they were shut down yesterday due to odour pollution.
Sat Oct 08 2016
Source of water pollution identified - Elizabeth Wong
MPKj and the Department of Environment (DOE) had sealed the premises to stop any activities there pending further investigations.
Tue Oct 04 2016
No zoning of land usage under Paya Indah Wetlands
Elizabeth Wong Keat Ping said the 450.76 hectares of land was gazetted by the Wildlife Department as Wetland Reserve under the National Land Code since 1998.
Tue Aug 02 2016
Tian Chua arrested in Permatang Pauh
Tian Chua in a series of tweets stated he is being brought to the Dang Wangi district police headquarters where his statement will be recorded immediately by the police.
Sat May 02 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024