The future of palm oil hangs in the balance
Palm oil faces a complex future, with new regulations and pressures challenging the ongoing sustainability of the industry.
Fri Aug 09 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
Orangutan's use of medicinal plant to treat wound intrigues scientists
The researchers said the orangutan's wound self-treatment did not appear to be happenstance.
Fri May 03 2024
Fears for orangutans, dolphins as Indonesia presses on with new capital
The giant apes could face an even bigger threat as Southeast Asia's largest country builds from scratch Nusantara - a new $32 billion city.
Tue Mar 28 2023
Humans are main culprits of wildlife extinction, not palm oil - MPIC
Zuraida said MPOGCF is joining forces with Sabah Wildlife Department to support wildlife rescue and conservation efforts.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Smuggled orangutans start new life after repatriation to Indonesia
The orangutans, Ung Aing & Natalee, spent three years at Khao Pratab Chang Wildlife Breeding Centre in central Ratchaburi province, Thailand.
Sat Dec 19 2020
Orangutans burnt to death in Indonesia
Three female orangutans, including a baby, were burnt to death in central Indonesia after being caught in a fire believed to have been started illegally to clear land for farming.
Thu Mar 03 2016
Orangutan in Argentina zoo granted right to freedom
A female orangutan got cleared to leave a Buenos Aires zoo she has called home for 20 years, after a court ruled she was entitled to more desirable living conditions.
Mon Dec 22 2014
Borneo orangutan dies with 40 pellets in her body
The case is the latest example of one of the critically-endangered primates being killed by humans.
Sat Dec 06 2014
Fat Malaysian orangutan put on diet
An obese orangutan has been put on a strict diet by Malaysian wildlife authorities.
Fri Jul 05 2013
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
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
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
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024