215 million hectares of forest - an area bigger than Mexico - could grow back by itself, if we can just leave it alone
Extensive and effective forest restoration is crucial to mitigating climate change and conserving biodiversity.
Sun Nov 03 2024
Ukraine's vast forests devastated in hellscape of war
Tending to forests is now a perilous occupation, with mines and unexploded shells hidden in the ground posing the biggest threat.
Sat Oct 12 2024
All presumed dead on Thai charter plane that crashed with five Chinese aboard
Thai rescuers used hoes to search muddy, forested terrain for debris and the remains of the nine people.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Forest City’s SFZ to be proposed under the Johor-Singapore special economic zone
Based on the master plan, the target is to develop the area into an integrated zone for medical, tourism, education and real estate.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Helicopter crashes in Nepali forest, killing all five on board
The helicopter lost contact with air traffic control three minutes after takeoff, crashed in a forest outside Nepal's capital Kathmandu.
Wed Aug 07 2024
World's forests failed to curb 2023 climate emissions, study finds
A record amount of carbon dioxide entered Earth's atmosphere last year, further feeding global warming, the researchers said.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Malawi vice president's plane may have crashed in forest, military says
Top military official says the aircraft carrying Saulos Klaus Chilima may have crashed in dense forest, but it has not yet been found.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Claims that Malaysia will lose 3.2 mln hectares of natural forests being studied - Nik Nazmi
NRES views the claims seriously as it involved the ministry's commitment of retaining 50 pct forest cover in the country.
Tue May 28 2024
Focus on forest conservation, not gifting orangutans, govt told
WWF-Malaysia suggests there were more effective alternatives to demonstrate Malaysia's commitment to orangutan conservation.
Tue May 14 2024
PM wants legal action against those spreading lies on casino issue
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim had never broached the idea of organising gambling in Forest City.
Wed May 01 2024
Chegu Bard pleads not guilty to making sedition remarks
The offending post was about a alleged casino project in Forest City which PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has since denied.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Parties mentioned in casino news report must take necessary action - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim suggested all parties mentioned in recent report by a foreign news agency, to take necessary action against them.
Fri Apr 26 2024
PM denies claims that government issuing casino licence for Forest City
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim denies that the govt was in talks with local billionaires to open a casino in Forest City, Johor.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Eager volunteers help toads cross the road in Russia
Thousands of toads hunker down during the bitter Russian winter months in the swampy pine forests outside St Petersburg.
Sun Apr 21 2024
Conserving forests through innovative collaborations
The collaboration between WWF-Malaysia, MNS, MTA and Government agencies shows a commitment to protect and manage our forests.
Thu Mar 21 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
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