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215 million hectares of forest - an area bigger than Mexico - could grow back by itself, if we can just leave it alone

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

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

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

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

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

[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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

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

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

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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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