Fully residential religious schools in Perak not allowed to use plastic bottles, packaging
The world faces a significant threat from the negative environmental impact of uncontrolled single-use plastic, said Sultan Nazrin Shah.
Fri Feb 23 2024
[COLUMNIST] Penang South Islands (PSI) project - boon or bane?
Much more can be done to mitigate the environmental impact of the PSI project.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Could the veggie burgers of the future be made from trash?
Future recipes for these "alt meat" products could drive down environmental impacts even further by upcycling waste products.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Big tobacco's environmental impact is 'devastating': WHO
Tobacco products are the most littered item on the planet, containing over 7,000 toxic chemicals, which leech into our environment.
Tue May 31 2022
Development in slope area requires approved EIA report - DOE
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and approved EIA report are required for any development or land clearing in an area with slope greater than or equal to 25 degrees, but less than 35 degrees.
Sun Sep 19 2021
DOE yet to receive EIA report on proposed development at Sg Panjang Forest Reserve - Tuan Ibrahim
Tuan Ibrahim said an EIA report was required to enable the assessment of the development's impact on the environment to be carried out.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Public can view EIA Report on KXP, Kedah Aerotropolis Projects
Muhammad Sanusi said the report could be viewed for comments and views on the projects from the public on the DOE and the MPSPk websites.
Mon Aug 30 2021
The environmental impact of bottled water is 3,500 times greater than that of tap water
Study shows the impact of bottled water on ecosystems would be 1,400 times greater than that of tap water.
Sun Aug 08 2021
Eye-opening figures show the environmental impact of jeans
Jeans are still one of the most polluting products in the world.
Sun Jun 06 2021
Can you wear jeans and not harm the planet (too much)?
Some 2 billion pairs of jeans are sold worldwide each year, which makes it one of the most worn clothes.
Wed May 26 2021
Greta Thunberg aims to change how food is produced
Thunberg says the environmental impact of farming can be reduced by changing how food was produced.
Sun May 23 2021
While the West is dismantling hydroelectric dams, Malaysia is constructing two
No displacement of Orang Asli or environmental impact on flora and fauna & there would be power generation via the solar farm.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Indonesia: New capital city to be completed by 2024
Indonesia has ensured that the new capital city project will continue this year and that construction on the state palace will start soon in order to meet the target completion date of 2024.
Thu Mar 18 2021
Negeri Sembilan will protest if KLIP does not comply with EIA - Aminuddin
Aminuddin said that this was to ensure that the project did not cause problems for Negeri Sembilan in the future.
Wed Mar 10 2021
KASA assures REE exploration EIA report to be studied thoroughly
The Ministry of Environment and Water has given its assurance that the Environmental Impact Assessment report for the exploration of Rare Earth Elements in Kedah will be studied professionally.
Thu Dec 10 2020
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