Op Pintas Mega: Myanmar teen rescued from forced labour
Dozens of foreign workers fled and tried to go into hiding when police conducted an Op Pintas Mega raid at a recycling factory.
Fri Jul 26 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
[COLUMNIST] Are we ready to elevate the quality standard of crude palm oil?
The national palm oil extraction rate could potentially be impacted if the recycling of secondary oil to CPO is prohibited.
Mon Apr 01 2024
UN study finds the world produces more e-waste every year
There are dangers for the environment because electronic waste can contain toxic additives and hazardous substances.
Thu Mar 21 2024
The Future Is Female: Kloth Circularity - Waste Not, Want Not
The textile industry is the second most polluting industry in the world after oil & gas, and household are among the largest contributors to fabric waste. On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Suzila Nik Hassan and Sarah Kedah, co-founders of Kloth Circularity, about their mission to keep fabrics out of our landfills.
Sun Feb 25 2024
Out of step: Why sneakers and sportswear still lag on sustainability
Sportswear, athleisure and sneakers are big business, but recycling them is tricky as they depend on fossil fuel-based materials.
Sat Jan 20 2024
Seeking a life with less waste
It is all part of the zero-waste or low-waste lifestyle of reusing, repurposing as well as reducing plastic.
Sat Dec 09 2023
M'sia, Spain forge ahead in science, technology and innovation through MYSIP collaboration
This innovative, ecological and low-cost solution has significant potential in waste management and recycling technology markets.
Mon Nov 27 2023
In upcycling drive, South African designers give new life to Western fashion waste
Upcycling refers to reusing an object in a new way without degrading the material it is made from, as opposed to recycling.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Recycling gives Rio carnival costumes new life
Coeli's samba school travels around 500 kilometers to the "mecca" of carnival, rescuing cast-off costumes and decorations.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Accelerating reuse models to achieve a world free of plastic waste
Only 14 pct of plastic packaging is collected for recycling; reliance on recycling alone will not solve the waste problem.
Sun Feb 05 2023
[COLUMNIST] E-Waste: A gnawing problem in Malaysia
Recycling e-waste is critical to meet the growing demand for electronics and for environmental safety.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Plastic recycling remains a 'myth': Greenpeace study
Virgin production of non-recycled plastic is rapidly rising as the petrochemical industry expands, lowering costs.
Wed Oct 26 2022
Factory illegally recycling cadmium, lithium batteries raided by DOE
The Penang DOE has ordered a factory found illegally recycling cadmium and lithium batteries in Ara Kuda, Bukit Mertajam to stop operations.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Venice pushes tourists to drink from fountains and shun plastic
To combat the waste, local authorities now promote the use of refillable water bottles.
Tue Jul 26 2022
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024