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
Sinkhole at Bunga Raya complex suspected to be caused by sewage pipe leak
A one-metre deep sinkhole at the entrance to the Bunga Raya Complex, KLIA, is suspected to have been caused by a sewage pipe leak.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Large hole in Kampung Kerinchi not due to sewerage pipe - IWK
IWK said upon inspection, the team found the flow of sewage via sewerage pipes was smooth as usual.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Sinkhole incident: Search for missing woman enters eighth day
The SAR operation is still focused on efforts to clear a 'backlog' or 15-metre blockage detected in the sewer lines below Wisma Yakin.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Sinkhole: Firemen seen taking turns to enter IWK plant
Firemen enters to conduct a search at the base of the plant as deep as five-story building storing sewage of residents around the capital.
Thu Aug 29 2024
DBKL, IWK to inspect sewage pipe at second sinkhole location - KL Mayor
The City Mayor stated that, as a precautionary measure, the sinkhole area has been secured with safety tape and a water barrier.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Sinkhole incident: SAR teams face major hurdles from toxic, flammable gas at IWK sewage plant
There are various hazardous gases in the tank, including hydrogen sulfide and methane, according to a source.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Sinkhole: Search at Pantai Dalam IWK continues
IWK will break up the debris using a sewer jet machine in the manhole path of the incident location to the manhole downstream.
Mon Aug 26 2024
KL sinkhole: Search for missing woman enters day four
Kuala Lumpur City Hall said the flushing technique has been conducted in stages since yesterday evening.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Sinkhole incident: No new leads 72 hours after search began
The SAR team set no deadline for the search, which will continue until the victim is found, assured Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the police.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Gazan tailor turns to bicycle to power sewing machine
One Palestinian tailor has found a way to make the wheel of his sewing machine turn again in the chaos of war.
Sun Aug 11 2024
South Koreans still seek answers 10 years after Sewol ferry disaster
Memorials were held throughout the country including at the port of Mokpo in the south where the wreckage of the Sewol is on display.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Govt allocates RM1.7 billion for sewerage projects nationwide - Nik Nazmi
The Federal Government has allocated RM1.7 billion in the 3rd Rolling Plan under the 12MP to develop sustainable infrastructure through the implementation of sewerage projects in the country
Wed May 17 2023
SARS-CoV-2 virus detected in 28 sewage water samples - Health DG
COVID-19 environmental surveillance using sewage water showed 28 out of 29 samples taken from international entry points contained the presence of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Zimbabwe women sew sanitary pads to help keep girls in school
Gladys Mukaratirwa realised that local girls were missing school every month because they could not afford disposable hygiene products.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024