Discharges from sewage treatment plants linked to river pollution in Malaysia
Discharges from sewage treatment plants are a significant contributor to the pollution of 25 out of 672 rivers across the country, says DOE.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine; 50 missing
Aftershocks could still be felt in Taipei, with more than 50 recorded, weather officials said.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Is harsher punishment effective in addressing river pollution?
Malaysia is still grappling with frequent water supply disruptions due to pollution, which has taken a toll on daily routines of consumers.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Factory issued with stop-work order after pollution detected in Sungai Ngulang
Mohamad Fitri said action was taken to cease operations of the factory near the area.
Wed May 11 2022
River pollution: Company compounded RM30,000, clear oil waste
Checks at the premises found that the operator had failed to maintain the oil traps and oil interceptors properly.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Consider planetary health in development, socio-economic planning - PM
The National River Trail programme is also welcomed by all states and ministries involved in the efforts to reduce river pollution.
Fri Mar 26 2021
River pollution: Sungai Ngulang can still be saved - MNS
Ahmad said the state government should continue to intensify monitoring and enforcement of the law to ensure its rivers remained clean.
Mon Mar 15 2021
SWCorp takes proactive measures to prevent recurrence of river pollution
The desludging process and regular maintenance in the sediment basin will be done for at least four months to remove all the silt.
Fri Mar 05 2021
River pollution: Johor DOE received 140 complaints from Jan-Oct
The Johor Department of Environment (DOE) received 140 complaints on river pollution from January to October this year, said state Health and Environment Committee chairman R. Vidyanathan.
Sun Nov 29 2020
Development of green technology to tackle Selangor's river pollution at final stage
The technology is being developed in collaboration with a private company and a local water expert.
Tue Nov 24 2020
River pollution: Cops held fifth suspect
Police have arrested another suspect linked to the recent odour pollution incident in Sungai Selangor
Fri Nov 13 2020
Selangor River Pollution: What you need to know right now
Water pollution in Selangor rivers occurred at least four times this year and has caused water supply disruption for over 1 million consumers in the Klang Valley each time.
Wed Nov 11 2020
Most river pollution cases in Selangor caused by licensed companies
The Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told today that most of the river pollution cases in the state were caused by licensed companies or factories.
Thu Nov 05 2020
Selangor confident short, long-term measures will resolve water supply disruptions
The Selangor state government is confident that several short and long-term measures will be able to fully solve water supply disruptions caused by river pollution.
Fri Oct 30 2020
Early result of analysis for pollution in Sungai Batang Benar found it caused by Dimethyl Disulfide - Exco
The results were from the analysis of five soil samples taken in the bush area near an industrial area at Jalan Emas, Nilai Industrial Area.
Thu Oct 29 2020
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months
Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024