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
Saying 'no' to mobile phone use while driving
Mobile phones have become indispensable, yet their impact on road safety remains insufficiently examined.
Sun Nov 24 2024
How ASEAN's cybersecurity push could protect people and economies
ASEAN is stepping up to create a more secure regional cyberspace.
Sun Nov 24 2024
How lab-grown meat can feed our need for protein
Putting meat on people's plates is a significant contributor to global warming.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient
Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Johor's four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt's rationale - Azalina
She said the state government must have valid reasons for the proposal but declined to elaborate further.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan
The kingdom has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza.
Sun Nov 24 2024
23 killed, 45 injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon
Over 3,600 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon so far.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024