Malaysian student in UK convicted of murder after baby found in cereal box
According to the report, Jia Xin Teo placed her newborn in a cereal box, sealed it in plastic, and stored it in a suitcase.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Gazans burn plastic waste to produce fuel
Some Palestinians in the north of the shattered territory have turned to using plastic waste to make their own fuel.
Fri Sep 27 2024
No more single-use plastic bags at 20 retail chains from Oct 1 - Nga
Starting October 1, 20 hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and pharmacy chains will stop providing single-use plastic bags at their 8,000 outlets.
Thu Sep 26 2024
AWANI Tonight: Tupperware Brands set to file for bankruptcy
Tupperware Brands is preparing to file for bankruptcy after a year-long effort to revive the business, as it faces mounting debt and a sharp decline in demand for its once iconic plastic containers.
Tue Sep 17 2024
Waste not: Taiwan workshop turns trash into sunglasses
Plastic caps, food packaging, utensils and toys are being upcycled into new items at a zero-waste workshop in Taipei.
Sun Sep 08 2024
'Ketamine queen,' doctor to face March trial in Matthew Perry death
Dr. Salvador Plasencia and Jasveen Sangha, the "ketamine queen," pleaded not guilty to charges related to Matthew Perry's death.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Lego to replace oil in its bricks with pricier renewable plastic
Lego is aiming to gradually bring down the oil content in its bricks by paying up to 70 pct more for certified renewable resin.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Seoul city finds toxic substances in products from Temu and Shein apps
The products have been found to contain toxic substances up to 229 times higher than permitted levels.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Consider This: Microplastics (Part 2) - The Environmental Cost of Microplastics
A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to hydro-ecologist Professor Dr Christopher Gibbins, Professor at the School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences at University of Nottingham Malaysia.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Consider This: Microplastics (Part 1) - Malaysia Leads in Microplastic Consumption
A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr K. Sudesh Kumar, Professor of Applied Microbiology at USM’s School of Biological Sciences.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Customs seize electric scooters, beedis, cigarettes and plast scrap worth RM121.65 mln
Norlela Ismail said for the confiscation of used electric scooters, her team found the goods has no import permit after seizing a container.
Mon May 27 2024
Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis
Saudi Arabia and China, among the world's biggest plastics producers, insisted that GEF's traditional donor nations also pay for plastics.
Sat May 04 2024
Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production
Countries wrangled over whether the treaty should address how to tackle the overproduction of plastic.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Special kids to paint at River of Life
Children with autism greatly benefit from using art as therapy, said Michael Plascow.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Indonesia fishing village grapples with piles of trash brought in by tides
Teluk has one of Indonesia's dirtiest beaches as villagers said that heavy rain has led to stronger tides, bringing more trash to shore.
Sat Mar 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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