Bauxite: Natural resources and environment ministry to fully cooperate with MACC
Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the ministry would not entertain any appeals or requests to interfere with MACC's ongoing investigations.
Mon Aug 14 2017
Ministries looking at introducing new environment subject in schools
The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry is working together with the Education Ministry to create a subject entirely dedicated to environment in schools.
Mon Jun 19 2017
Disused mining pools will be filled up to prevent untoward incidents
The move was being taken in the wake of the incident where three children drowned in a disused bauxite mining pond in Taman Sungai Karang Jaya near Kuantan on Saturday.
Sun Feb 05 2017
Flood forecasting and early warning system operational by Oct
Its minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says the system which is being developed to predict floods was 50 per cent ready.
Tue Jan 10 2017
Impacts on reclamation activities in Penang should be assessed - Wan Junaidi
The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry has instructed relevant departments and agencies to assess the impact of land reclamation activities in Penang.
Sat Dec 24 2016
Malaysia extends bauxite mining ban for another three months
Malaysia on Thursday extended a moratorium on bauxite mining by three months, from the start of 2017, to allow remaining stockpiles of the aluminium-making commodity to be cleared.
Thu Dec 22 2016
Ministry to take legal action against illegal factories - Wan Junaidi
Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi said the drastic decision was taken following the state government's inaction in addressing river pollution.
Wed Oct 19 2016
KL to Jakarta: The haze now hitting Malaysia
The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry will inform neighbouring country Indonesia that land clearing and forest fires in central Sumatra have brought haze to some parts of Malaysia.
Thu Aug 18 2016
Operators appeal for bauxite mining to resume in Pahang
Pahang mineral operators have submitted a memorandum to the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry urging the authorities to reactivate bauxite mining.
Fri Mar 18 2016
Ministry refutes claims over bauxite mining in Pahang
The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry today refuted allegations that it had ignored the bauxite-mining problem in Pahang.
Fri Jan 22 2016
Two land-related laws to be amended - Wan Junaidi
The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry will table an amendment to the Land Acquisition Act 1960 and Strata Titles Act 1985 at Parliament in April.
Tue Jan 19 2016
Netherlands to help Malaysia fight floods
Netherlands offer expertise creating reliable flood early warning systems and flood risk maps.
Thu Dec 10 2015
More sophisticated, comprehensive API reading system expected by 2017 - Wan Junaidi
Currently, the ministry was still trying to get the government's approval on its cost.
Wed Sep 23 2015
Close schools if API breaches 200 - Wan Junaidi
The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry will inform and advise the Health Ministry to stop schooling session temporarily if the haze worsens.
Thu Sep 03 2015
Government investigates seven hotspots in Sarawak
The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry is investigating seven hotspots detected in Sarawak by a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-18 (NOAA) satellite image yesterday.
Wed Jul 30 2014
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024