Dangerous heat expected for much of Japan on Friday
The JMA and the Environment Ministry have issued heatstroke alerts for 30 prefectures, urging people across the country to take precautions.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Japan issues heatstroke warning as 'cooling shelters' offer respite
Authorities urged people to avoid physical activity as the environment ministry issued top 'danger'-level alerts.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Malaysia drops plans for proposed transborder haze pollution bill
The environment ministry said diplomatic approach via negotiations is a better way to "collectively address" haze issues involving borders.
Tue Nov 07 2023
The Right Environment Ministry Structure: A big step toward holistic environmental governance - Yeo Bee Yin
Yeo Bee Yin looks forward to see holistic changes to environmental conservation and protection efforts in the country.
Wed Dec 07 2022
Flash floods: Flood control infrastructure mobilised - Environment Ministry
All flood control system infrastructure under the Kuala Lumpur Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) have been mobilised after flash floods hit several areas of Kuala Lumpur this afternoon.
Mon Mar 07 2022
New World Heritage Site forest imperils Thai indigenous people
The environment ministry has said the original site the Bang Kloi community lived in was a protected area.
Sat Oct 09 2021
Sabah govt to ensure damaged reefs off Mabul Island restored
The Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry will ensure that the coral reefs in the waters off Mabul Island, which have been damaged after being hit by a barge, undergo a restoration process.
Sat Jun 26 2021
Environment Ministry to establish National Environment Commission - Tuan Ibrahim
The Environment and Water Ministry (KASA) is in the midst of drafting the establishment of a National Environment Commission to update environment-related matters.
Tue Apr 27 2021
Spain protects Iberian wolves, but farmers howl
The ministry stressed the cultural and scientific importance of the species, and their value to maintaining ecosystems.
Sat Feb 06 2021
COVID-19: Mount Kinabalu closed until Oct 8
Mount Kinabalu and the Taman Kinabalu area will be closed from today until Oct 8 for sanitisation, said Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry secretary Jamili Nais.
Fri Sep 25 2020
Employees working from home during MCO must continue to be proactive - Zaini Ujang
Those who work from home (WFH) during the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) must continue to think and act proactively in completing their routine tasks.
Wed Apr 01 2020
Bauxite: Natural resources and environment ministry to fully cooperate with MACC
Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the ministry would not entertain any appeals or requests to interfere with MACC's ongoing investigations.
Mon Aug 14 2017
Ministries looking at introducing new environment subject in schools
The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry is working together with the Education Ministry to create a subject entirely dedicated to environment in schools.
Mon Jun 19 2017
Disused mining pools will be filled up to prevent untoward incidents
The move was being taken in the wake of the incident where three children drowned in a disused bauxite mining pond in Taman Sungai Karang Jaya near Kuantan on Saturday.
Sun Feb 05 2017
Flood forecasting and early warning system operational by Oct
Its minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says the system which is being developed to predict floods was 50 per cent ready.
Tue Jan 10 2017
ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it
The study, will likely set course for lawmakers and tech platforms around the world as they navigate a push to age-restrict social media.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?
Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option
Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024
Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000
The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people
Fri Nov 29 2024
Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North
Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni
Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Vocational college student murder: We saw victim beaten in hostel room - Witness
The prosecution witnesses say they did not report the incident to the hostel warden for fear of being beaten like the victim.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Don't bring small children to observe river water level, say - Police
State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat urges the public to remain vigilant about the rising level of the river.
Fri Nov 29 2024