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
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
Western Canada blazes cause evacuations, air quality concerns
In British Columbia, thousands of residents were evacuated as the nearby blaze nearly doubled to 4,136 hectares.
Mon May 13 2024
House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza protests
Mike Johnson's visit, he said was meant to support Jewish students intimidated by some anti-Israeli demonstrators.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Fire destroys 0.8 hectare forest in Bukit Broga
Investigations are being carried out to find the cause of the fire.
Mon Mar 18 2024
[COLUMNIST] Oil palm biomass, an underutilised resource
Malaysia boasts an estimated total of 5.67 mln hectares of oil palm plantations, yielding over 90 mln tonnes of dried palm biomass annually.
Tue Mar 12 2024
M'sia needs to cultivate 1,447 hectares of onions to cut import dependency by 2030
MARDI has initiated small-scale cultivation of three varieties of onions for this year and next, focusing on red onions.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Malaysia's first Bandar PR1MA township to be launched this year - Nga
Nga Kor Ming said the project, on a 57.5-hectare land, offers over 1,000 units of high-quality affordable homes.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Indonesia president breaks ground on airport in new capital
The 347-hectare airport is expected to be fully operational by December 2024, Joko Widodo said.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Forest loss from SE Asia rubber is up to 3 times more than thought - Study
More than 4 mln hectares of forest have been lost to rubber plantations since 1993, with two thirds of in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.
Sat Oct 21 2023
Israeli military revises call on Gazans to flee to Egypt
Richard Hecht said he would advise Palestinian refugees to "get out" through the Rafah crossing on Gaza's southern border with Egypt.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Greece battles Europe's deadliest fire of the summer for 10th day
The Evros blaze had burned more than 77,000 hectares of land, making it one of the biggest on European soil in years.
Tue Aug 29 2023
Indonesia fire burns 15 hectares of landfill, still rages
West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil has said the fire was ignited by a cigarette that was thrown on the ground.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Pahang to gazette 134,183-hectares land for Al-Sultan Abdullah Royal Tigers Reserve
This is part of the state govt's initiatives through the Forestry Department to increase the population of Malayan tigers.
Fri Jul 28 2023
The future of farming could be under the sea
Seaweed farming could free up millions of hectares of land and help cut carbon emissions if its true value is realised.
Sat Jun 17 2023
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