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
Foetus found at sewage treatment plant in Tanjung Malim
A foetus with the umbilical cord still attached was found by a worker who was carrying out cleaning works at a sewage treatment plant.
Sat Apr 16 2022
Source of odour pollution suspected to be from industrial area - Zaini Ujang
The odour pollution caused the water at the IWK sewage treatment plant GBLK 225 at Taman Velox to turn red and release a rotten onion smell.
Wed Nov 11 2020
SPAN confirms prohibited waste released near Sungai Gong
SPAN said it had carried out an operation to detect the disposal of prohibited waste which was one of the causes of the Sungai Gong pollution late Thursday.
Fri Sep 25 2020
SPNB to build housing projects near sewage treatment plants
The government aims to build 500,000 housing units through the new technology of Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB) in the next five to ten years.
Thu Jul 20 2017
Govt aims to build 77 sewage treatment plants nationwide by 2040 - PM Najib
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said 46 regional sewage treatment plants had been built so far to preserve the quality of water sources in the country.
Thu May 25 2017
Plans to build water reclamation plant to replace 158 sewage treatment plants in Pasir Gudang
The government plans to build a water reclamation plant to replace the existing 158 sewage treatment plants in Pasir Gudang and Tebrau to produce clean water for industrial use in the area.
Mon May 01 2017
Foetus found in sewage plant
A foetus with the umbilical cord intact was found in a sewage treatment plant in Taman Desa Wangsa, Permatang Damar Laut.
Sun Aug 09 2015
15 pieces of a headless newborn found
15 pieces of a headless newborn was found in a sewage treatment plant at PPR Kempas Permai, Sunday.
Mon May 18 2015
Regional sewage treatment plant will improve environment
The construction of a regional sewage treatment plant (RSTP) in Alor Setar will improve the city's environment after small sewage ponds are gradually phased out.
Thu Feb 27 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024