Discharges from sewage treatment plants linked to river pollution in Malaysia
Discharges from sewage treatment plants are a significant contributor to the pollution of 25 out of 672 rivers across the country, says DOE.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Foetus found at sewage treatment plant in Tanjung Malim
A foetus with the umbilical cord still attached was found by a worker who was carrying out cleaning works at a sewage treatment plant.
Sat Apr 16 2022
Source of odour pollution suspected to be from industrial area - Zaini Ujang
The odour pollution caused the water at the IWK sewage treatment plant GBLK 225 at Taman Velox to turn red and release a rotten onion smell.
Wed Nov 11 2020
SPAN confirms prohibited waste released near Sungai Gong
SPAN said it had carried out an operation to detect the disposal of prohibited waste which was one of the causes of the Sungai Gong pollution late Thursday.
Fri Sep 25 2020
SPNB to build housing projects near sewage treatment plants
The government aims to build 500,000 housing units through the new technology of Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB) in the next five to ten years.
Thu Jul 20 2017
Govt aims to build 77 sewage treatment plants nationwide by 2040 - PM Najib
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said 46 regional sewage treatment plants had been built so far to preserve the quality of water sources in the country.
Thu May 25 2017
Plans to build water reclamation plant to replace 158 sewage treatment plants in Pasir Gudang
The government plans to build a water reclamation plant to replace the existing 158 sewage treatment plants in Pasir Gudang and Tebrau to produce clean water for industrial use in the area.
Mon May 01 2017
Foetus found in sewage plant
A foetus with the umbilical cord intact was found in a sewage treatment plant in Taman Desa Wangsa, Permatang Damar Laut.
Sun Aug 09 2015
15 pieces of a headless newborn found
15 pieces of a headless newborn was found in a sewage treatment plant at PPR Kempas Permai, Sunday.
Mon May 18 2015
Regional sewage treatment plant will improve environment
The construction of a regional sewage treatment plant (RSTP) in Alor Setar will improve the city's environment after small sewage ponds are gradually phased out.
Thu Feb 27 2014
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024