river pollution

Discharges from sewage treatment plants are a significant contributor to the pollution of 25 out of 672 rivers across the country, says DOE.

Aftershocks could still be felt in Taipei, with more than 50 recorded, weather officials said.

Malaysia is still grappling with frequent water supply disruptions due to pollution, which has taken a toll on daily routines of consumers.

Mohamad Fitri said action was taken to cease operations of the factory near the area.

Checks at the premises found that the operator had failed to maintain the oil traps and oil interceptors properly.

The National River Trail programme is also welcomed by all states and ministries involved in the efforts to reduce river pollution.

Ahmad said the state government should continue to intensify monitoring and enforcement of the law to ensure its rivers remained clean.

The desludging process and regular maintenance in the sediment basin will be done for at least four months to remove all the silt.

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.

The technology is being developed in collaboration with a private company and a local water expert.

Police have arrested another suspect linked to the recent odour pollution incident in Sungai Selangor

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.

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.

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.

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.

ASEAN is stepping up to create a more secure regional cyberspace.

Putting meat on people's plates is a significant contributor to global warming.

Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.

She said the state government must have valid reasons for the proposal but declined to elaborate further.

The kingdom has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza.

Over 3,600 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon so far.

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.