KASA looking into upgrading LRA at border areas
The Environment and Water Ministry (KASA) is looking into upgrading the capacity of existing water treatment plants (WTPs) in the border areas to increase water supply to neighbouring states.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Kedah gov't considering initiatives to redevelop flood-hit Yan district
The Kedah government will hold meetings with the secretaries-general of several ministries to seek the best initiatives to redevelop the Yan district that has been badly affected by Wednesday's floods
Thu Aug 19 2021
Environment Ministry to establish National Environment Commission - Tuan Ibrahim
The Environment and Water Ministry (KASA) is in the midst of drafting the establishment of a National Environment Commission to update environment-related matters.
Tue Apr 27 2021
Current monsoon transition phase will last till mid-May - Tuan Ibrahim
The current monsoon transition phase until the middle of May will bring along thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds, especially in the afternoon and early evening.
Thu Mar 18 2021
KASA to review application for RM1.7 bln to resolve Kelantan water issue
KASA minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the water issue in Kelantan would be one of the priorities that the ministry seeks to resolve.
Sun Feb 07 2021
RM5,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Selangor water polluters
The reward given is in line with the governments continuous commitment to Budget 2021.
Wed Nov 11 2020
FT Ministry ready to work with others to address KL flash floods
The Environmental Crimes Unit is supervised by the Environment and Water Ministry, in collaboration with the Defence Ministry and the Home Ministry.
Mon Sep 14 2020
Pollution: Amendments to Act 171 will give power to PBT to take stringent action
Zuraida said enforcement against those found committing such offences falls under the jurisdiction of the Environment and Water Ministry through the Department of Environment.
Sun Sep 06 2020
KASA to empower act on odour pollution - Minister
The ministry has received many complaints from the public on odour pollution especially from livestock farms.
Sun Aug 23 2020
Two incentives to lighten financial burden of water companies
The Environment and Water Ministry has announced two incentives to reduce the financial burden of water companies during Movement Control Order (MCO), to ensure continuous water supply.
Thu Apr 16 2020
Ministry rebranded as Environment and Water Ministry
It is in line with the government's decision to allocate the responsibility of water management and environmental sustainability to it.
Thu Apr 02 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024