[COLUMNIST] Make EIA credible: Enhance transparency, strengthen enforcement
With all the precedents, it is clear that enforcement is the biggest stumbling block to credible EIA reports.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Body of man who fell into Bakun Lake found
Heli Nyalong was reported missing since Tuesday after falling into the dam lake.
Thu Jun 23 2022
Refugee arrivals dip, but Ukraine's neighbours scramble to provide shelter
Arrivals are still building on an influx overwhelming volunteers, non-governmental organisations and authorities in eastern Europe's border.
Sun Mar 13 2022
Rabies: Victims remain in ICU, Sarawak General Hospital
The three children who were reported to be infected with Rabies remain in critical condition at Sarawak General Hospital's intensive care unit.
Sun Jul 02 2017
Dogs acting strangely since April, villagers claim
According to farmer Arry Baee, 46, his pet dogs had gone 'wild' and began attacking and biting other villagers and as a result, the canines had to be put to sleep.
Sun Jul 02 2017
Sarawak Energy provides aid to Bakun resettlement fire victims
Sarawak Energy has joined other concerned agencies to provide immediate relief to 100 villagers of Uma Badeng in the Sungai Koyan Bakun Resettlement Scheme, Belaga.
Fri Jun 23 2017
Bali's hanging bridge collapses, more than 10 killed
Bali's hanging bridge, also known as "Jambatan Kuning" (Yellow Bridge) collapsed yesterday, with more than 10 people believed to be killed and 30 others confirmed injured so far.
Mon Oct 17 2016
180 made homeless in Bakun longhouse fire
About 180 people were made homeless on Chinese New Year day yesterday after their longhouse at the Bakun Dam Resettlement Scheme in Sungai Asap, Belaga,was destroyed in a fire.
Mon Feb 11 2013
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024