
Pahang to gazette 134,183-hectares land for Al-Sultan Abdullah Royal Tigers Reserve
This is part of the state govt's initiatives through the Forestry Department to increase the population of Malayan tigers.
Fri Jul 28 2023

Perak Forestry Dept temporarily suspends all hiking activities at Gunung Suku
The Perak state forestry department will temporarily suspend all hiking activities at Gunung Suku near Bukit Kinta Forest Reserve, Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands here.
Mon May 16 2022

WWF-Malaysia collaborates with Sabah Forestry Department to enhance inclusive conservation in Sabah
Both SFD and WWF-Malaysia will jointly restore open and degraded forestlands to enhance connectivity and wildlife habitats.
Fri Dec 10 2021

Sprawling Oregon blaze expands, forcing firefighters, residents into retreat
Nearly 2,200 personnel were battling the so-called Bootleg fire, raging in and around the Fremont-Winema National Forest.
Tue Jul 20 2021

Selangor assemblyman among 29 detained for entering forest reserve
The Pahang Forestry Department (JPNP) arrested 29 individuals including a Selangor state assemblyman this morning for entering the Ulu Jelai Forest Reserve in Lipis without a permit.
Sun Jul 18 2021

Floods in Pahang claim first victim: Father drowns, son still missing
Zulkarnain Hitam was found drowned at 10.30 pm, believed after being washed away by a strong current while walking home with his three sons.
Mon Jan 04 2021

Charcoal worth over RM500,000 seized in Kelantan Forestry raid on factory
The Kelantan Forestry Department raided an unlicensed charcoal factory in an industrial area in Gua Musang last Wednesday.
Sat Dec 26 2020

JPNP: Stop-work order issued for Lentang forest logging road construction
JPNP has ordered a logging company in the Lentang Forest, Bentong, about 173 kilometres from here, to clean up road construction residue that is seen affecting Sungai Kenoi.
Sun Nov 01 2020

Malaysia's 'Nami Island' a popular tourist attraction
Even newlyweds use it as background for their wedding photography sessions.
Sun Oct 04 2020

Betta nuluhon, a new fighting fish species discovered in Sabah
This newly identified fighting fish is typically found in shallow, running clear-water streams in western Sabah.
Fri Aug 28 2020

14 nabbed for hiking without permit in Bujang Melaka forest reserve
Fourteen hikers including six women were nabbed for allegedly trespassing into the Bujang Melaka forest reserve in Kampar last Friday.
Sun Jun 21 2020

Forestry Dept officer, wife among five remanded for corruption
The other three are a forest ranger of the district, as well as an owner and a manager of a logging company.
Tue Sep 12 2017

Newborn rescued from death's door
A Pakistani man appearing panicky had stopped him at the roadside at Desa Dahlia 2 Muadzam Shah and told him about a baby in the bush next to the Muadzam Shah Forestry Department quarters.
Sun Aug 27 2017

JPK denies burning Orang Asli huts at logging blockades
JPNK denied allegations of burning illegal huts built by the Orang Asli community at blockades set up at the logging route in the Balah Permanent Forest Reserve in an operation at Gua Musang Monday.
Mon Feb 06 2017

Detention of 16 Orang Asli claim not true - JPSM
Kelantan Forestry Department personnel only took down the personal details of individuals at the HSK area as no offence had been committed.
Wed Jan 25 2017

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025