DOE detects pollution at Pulau Burung landfill, to issue notice
DOE said the notice will be issued to the owner (local authority) to improve the site safety and pollution control.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Fire at Pulau Burung landfill extinguished
JBPM took four hours to extinguish a fire at a landfill in Pulau Burung, Nibong Tebal last night.
Tue May 24 2022
DoE completing investigation papers on Pulau Burung landfill fire
The investigation papers in connection with the Pulau Burung landfill fire are being completed, according to the DoE.
Wed Feb 09 2022
Pulau Burung residents not allowed to return home due to poor air quality
Marlia said it was because it was unsafe to do so as there was still air and gas pollution that could affect the health of the residents.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Pulau Burung landfill fire completely extinguished
The fire at more than 11 hectares site of the Pulau Burung landfill in Jalan Byram that began on Jan 12, was fully extinguished yesterday.
Wed Feb 02 2022
Families affected by fire at Pulau Burung landfill to get RM1,000 each
Chow said the financial assistance would be disbursed soon to the 90 families in the two housing estates closest to the landfill.
Sat Jan 22 2022
Penang DOE opens two IPs on fire at Pulau Burung landfill
Sharifah Zakiah said apart from investigating the incident, the department was also monitoring air pollution in the area.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Pulau Burung landfill fire: 10 schools ordered to close
The decision to close the schools was made after a fire that started last Wednesday continues to burn, polluting the air, Abdul Rashid said.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Pulau Burung landfill fire: 400 residents advised to evacuate to two relief centres
Some 400 residents of Ladang Byram and Kampung Kebun Baru have been advised to evacuate to two relief centres following the fire at the Pulau Burung landfill area near Nibong Tebal, last Wednesday.
Sun Jan 16 2022
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
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