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Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior: The fight for climate justice at sea

Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior: The fight for climate justice at sea

Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior dropped anchor in Port Klang last month to call for climate justice and government intervention towards fighting climate change.
Sat Apr 08 2023
Claim that polluters won't be charged not true, Dewan Rakyat told

Claim that polluters won't be charged not true, Dewan Rakyat told

Allegations that the Attorney-General, who acts as the Public Prosecutor, does not allow prosecution to be made against those who commit river and air pollution are unfounded.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Development in slope area requires approved EIA report - DOE

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
KASA allocates RM15 million to overcome floods in Pengerang

KASA allocates RM15 million to overcome floods in Pengerang

KASA to build control structures and install water pump systems in Pengerang as a long term measure to overcome floods in the area.
Sun Feb 21 2021
Two company directors charged with releasing hazardous materials into Sungai Gong

Two company directors charged with releasing hazardous materials into Sungai Gong

Two directors of a company were charged in the Selayang Sessions Court today with two counts of committing mischief by disposing and releasing waste containing hazardous materials into Sungai Gong.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Tabling of amendment to Environmental Quality Act before year-end - Tuan Ibrahim

Tabling of amendment to Environmental Quality Act before year-end - Tuan Ibrahim

The amendment to Environmental Quality Act 1974, including to increase the fine amount for water pollution cases, is expected to be tabled in Parliament before the year-end.
Tue Oct 13 2020
MCO: Licences of five premises suspended for not complying with Environmental Quality Act

MCO: Licences of five premises suspended for not complying with Environmental Quality Act

The Department of Environment has taken 158 enforcement action on individuals and premises found to have violated the Environmental Quality Act 1974.
Sun Apr 26 2020
Avoid open burning or face the music - Wan Junaidi

Avoid open burning or face the music - Wan Junaidi

Based on the report by the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) issued yesterday, there were two hotspots detected in the country, namely in Pahang and Terengganu.
Sun May 07 2017
Selangor Govt should get more serious with river pollution

Selangor Govt should get more serious with river pollution

The Selangor state government needs to be more serious on the problem of river pollution occurring in the state.
Fri Oct 07 2016
Environmental laws to be revised to give more power to prosecute irresponsible parties - Wan Junaidi

Environmental laws to be revised to give more power to prosecute irresponsible parties - Wan Junaidi

The amendment to the Environmental Quality Act,1974 give more power to the Department of Environment to prosecute parties responsible in causing pollution.
Mon Jan 18 2016
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024