Garbage chute at KLIA Terminal 1 catches fire
Malaysia Airports Holding Bhd said investigations confirmed that the incident was caused by disposed cigarette butts.
Thu Aug 03 2023
Cigarette butts, oyster sacks, airbags: the craziest objects that have been transformed into fashion pieces
Here are three polluting everyday objects that might inspire you ahead of World Recycling Day.
Sat Mar 19 2022
For Israeli cigarette butt collector, every day is Earth Day
Picking up butts and selling small pouches, Melcer calls pocket ashtrays to smokers to deter them from littering.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Cigarette butts can be recycled and may well form part of future homes
Manufacturers could use shredded or whole butts to produce next-generation bricks.
Thu Oct 01 2020
People in Nice are throwing trash on the spot where the attacker died
They cast stones. They spit. They called him unprintable names. They tossed garbage - plastic bottles, debris from McDonald's meals, cigarette butts.
Tue Jul 19 2016
Lit cigarette butt causes chaos on Langkawi ferry
The lit cigarette butt had burnt the toilet seat before smoke began emerging from the two-decked vessel.
Sun Feb 22 2015
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024