PSI: Fishing activities take place much further from reclamation site
The Penang South Island (PSI) development will neither stop fishermen from fishing nor threaten food security as most fishing activities take place much further from the reclamation site.
Mon May 15 2023
Asean calls for 'self-restraint' in South China Sea activities
A joint statement said that some ASEAN members expressed concerns over land reclamations and serious incidents in the area, including damage to the marine environment.
Fri May 12 2023
Penang agrees to scale down PSI Project by 49 per cent
The Penang government has agreed to scale down the Penang South Island (PSI) reclamation project by 49 per cent by not proceeding with the construction of 'Island B' and 'Island C'.
Thu May 11 2023
The Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone - to continue or discontinue?
There will be extensive reclamation works covering around half of Melakas entire coastline - affecting eight coastal constituencies.
Fri Nov 19 2021
MACC opens investigation paper on Melaka land reclamation project
The MACC today opened an investigation paper in connection with a land reclamation project in Melaka believed to involve corrupt practices.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Why are Malaysia's sea turtles disappearing?
The status of marine turtles in Malaysia is either endangered or critically endangered.
Mon Dec 21 2020
East Coast flooding: Breaking the annual cycle
Land reclamation in the name of construction of artificial land barriers should be given serious policy consideration.
Tue Nov 10 2020
PSR project critical for Penang's sustainable future - Exco
The PSR project which involved the reclamation of 4,500 acres off the southern part of the island has been divided into three islands.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Proposed Labuan bridge working paper to be tabled in Cabinet soon
The proposed bridge would give a tremendous boost to the development of Labuan as Malaysia's international business and financial centre.
Fri Sep 04 2020
KLIP Project: Melaka allocates RM5.4 million in compensation for fishermen
The Melaka government has allocated RM5.4 million in compensation payment for 185 fishermen in the Kuala Linggi state constituency whose livelihood will be adversely affected by the construction of th
Wed Jul 29 2020
No approval yet for Penang South reclamation project
The EMP is one of the 72 conditions stipulated in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the project.
Thu Jul 23 2020
Sea reclamation: Application should be in accordance with procedures
Penang Federal Action Council chairman Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Osman said the federal government would treat the application fairly and would not be bias or influenced by political factors.
Thu Aug 31 2017
New EIA system to be introduced soon - Wan Junaidi
The new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system will be introduced soon, which among others, lists more stringent conditions for mega development projects including marine land reclamation.
Fri Jul 28 2017
Penang never sought Federal government funds for transportation project - Chow
The state government instead decided to sign an agreement of understanding to borrow from Exim Bank of China.
Fri Jun 09 2017
Plans to build water reclamation plant to replace 158 sewage treatment plants in Pasir Gudang
The government plans to build a water reclamation plant to replace the existing 158 sewage treatment plants in Pasir Gudang and Tebrau to produce clean water for industrial use in the area.
Mon May 01 2017
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