KASA puts all processes on plant upgrade on hold after Parliament is dissolved
KASA has suspended all negotiation processes related to the Plant Upgrade Project for the South Klang Drainage Catchment Area after Parliament was dissolved.
Thu Nov 17 2022
![[COLUMNIST] Ulu Muda Forest Reserve - reserved for logging?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51609151324_UluMudaKedah.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Ulu Muda Forest Reserve - reserved for logging?")
[COLUMNIST] Ulu Muda Forest Reserve - "reserved" for logging?
Dwindling water catchment areas equals a danger sign at a highly critical level and imperils our water security.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Cloud seeding over Bukit Merah catchment area as dam levels dip
The government will carry out cloud seeding operations in the catchment area of the Bukit Merah dam in what is hoped to be a solution to overcome dry conditions in the area.
Sat Jun 11 2022
Fed govt agrees to compensate states that maintain forest reserves - PM
The federal government has agreed to compensate states that maintain their forest reserves as water catchment areas and protect them against illegal logging activities.
Sun Nov 21 2021
Pahang gazettes additional 780.94 hectares of land as water catchment areas
Overall, some 343,503.35 hectares of land in Pahang has been gazetted as water catchment areas, Wan Rosdy said.
Sat Oct 02 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
Rare earth mining will affect water supply in Perlis, Kedah and Penang - PBAPP
Mineral exploration permits for the mining of rare earth elements at Ulu Muda water catchment areas will affect the water supply for 4.2 million people in Perlis, Kedah and Penang.
Mon Dec 07 2020
Two children drown in Kajang water catchment area
The children were pronounced dead at the scene by the medical team and the bodies handed over to the police.
Tue Oct 06 2020
The Case For Greater Ulu Muda
Ulu Muda forest in Kedah provides an invaluable environmental service to northern Peninsular Malaysia - as a water catchment area and for biodiversity conservation.
Wed Apr 03 2019
Buffer zones to be extended to solve water pollution in dam
The buffer zones in 14 gazetted dam and catchment areas in Johor will be extended to solve the problem of water pollution.
Tue May 09 2017
Negeri Sembilan declared a state of water crisis
Negeri Sembilan has declared a state of crisis after experiencing a long dry spell which has caused water catchment areas to dry up.
Wed Feb 19 2014
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024