PBAPP urges federal govt to intervene in Penang-Kedah water dispute
A water crisis in the NCER such as the Sungai Muda water dispute could quickly escalate to become a national health and economic crisis.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Water issue: See you in court, Penang CM tells Kedah MB
The Penang state government is prepared to see Kedah Menteri Besar, Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor in court over the raw water charge issue in protecting the state's riparian water rights.
Wed Jan 13 2021
'We preserve our forests as catchment areas for Penang to enjoy free raw water' - Kedah MB
Muhammad Sanusi said when there are costs for the maintenance of resources, it is only right that they are also borne by Penang.
Sun Dec 13 2020
Penang willing to discuss water compensation demands with Kedah
The Penang state government is willing to hold discussions with Kedah over the latter's recent demand for an annual payment of RM50 million in compensation for drawing water from Sungai Muda.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Pollution in Sungai Muda: Four Indonesians charged
Four Indonesian contract workers were charged in the Sessions Court today for causing pollution in Sungai Muda last Nov 12.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Penang government will not pay compensation for drawing water from Sungai Muda
The Penang government stands by its rights to draw raw water from Sungai Muda without paying the Kedah government.
Tue May 24 2016
Logging activities do not taint Sungai Muda water source - Kedah MB
Logging activities in the Ulu Muda forest reserve are not adversely affecting the quality of the water in Sungai Muda.
Tue May 17 2016
Kedah wants talks with Penang on raw water charge
The Kedah government wants its Penang counterpart not to reject its request to charge for raw water supply from Sungai Muda.
Sun Jun 30 2013
'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