Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say
The authorities are seeking to create corridors for elephants to move safely between fragmented areas of their habitat.
Sun Jun 30 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
Sarawak deputy minister’s house in remote Bario destroyed by fire
According to JBPM the house is located deep in the interior and accessible by land via a logging road only.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Unity gov't leaders, ministers found holding land, logging permits will be dropped - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that any minister or leader caught flaunting the ban would be terminated from their position.
Fri Jul 28 2023
Mountain forests disappearing at alarming rate - Study
Key drivers of the loss are commercial logging, wildfires, "slash-and-burn" cultivation and commodity agriculture, study reveals.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Kenyir Lake: Terengganu Forestry Dept temporarily halts logging activities
Sulaiman said the operation is stopped temporarily until the waterfall, which is the focus of tourists to Kenyir Lake, is pristine again.
Thu Sep 15 2022
[COLUMNIST] Ulu Muda Forest Reserve - "reserved" for logging?
Dwindling water catchment areas equals a danger sign at a highly critical level and imperils our water security.
Wed Sep 14 2022
No active logging activity in Gunung Inas Forest Reserve area - Takiyuddin
The forest development was carried out for reforestation purpose and so far, more than 5,000 trees had been planted in the 52-hectare area.
Tue Jul 05 2022
Logging worker who set police patrol car on fire nabbed
An Indonesian logging worker who set a Proton Waja police patrol car ablaze when running amok in Kampung Selengkong Nenasi, Pekan yesterday, has been apprehended by police.
Sun Apr 24 2022
Man runs amok, sets patrol car ablaze
A logging worker is believed to have run amok and set a Proton Waja police patrol car ablaze in Kampung Selengkong Nenasi, Pekan yesterday.
Sun Apr 24 2022
Landslide due to soil movement, no logging or land clearing activities involved - Selangor MB
Amirudin said his check found that the area was an open zone and there were no complaints of suspicious activities involving the area.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Pahang revokes logging approval on 40.47 hectares of land in Bukit Makro
The Pahang state government has revoked the approval of a logging area of 40.47 hectares in Bukit Makro, Maran involving government land to Amanah Saham Pahang (ASPA) on Jan 17.
Tue Feb 15 2022
Proposed logging, mining project at Kenderong forest won't be approved if it has negative impact
The Perak government will not approve the proposed logging and tin mining project at the Kenderong forest reserve in Mukim Kerunai, Gerik if it has a negative impact.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Floods in N. Sembilan not related to logging activities - Aminuddin
The logs found drifting in a housing area in Pantai, Seremban due to floods last month were actually rotten wood, Aminuddin said.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Kelantan denies logging causes tigers to prowl in Orang Asli settlements in Gua Musang
A study should be conducted to determine the factors that caused the mammal to come out of its natural habitat, Mohd Amar said.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months
Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024