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
Two company directors charged with releasing hazardous materials into Sungai Gong
Two directors of a company were charged in the Selayang Sessions Court today with two counts of committing mischief by disposing and releasing waste containing hazardous materials into Sungai Gong.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Animal clinical waste found at Sungai Gong, Rawang
DOE said the waste had not only polluted the river but it could also cause infectious diseases to the local community.
Sat Oct 03 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
IWK denies claims of polluting Sungai Gong
IWK suspect that illegal waste dumping had occurred near the site, which had caused the substance to flow into the water plant.
Sun Sep 20 2020
LUAS detects discolouration of water, no water treatment plants shut down
DID's Flood Mitigation Pool inlet found there was no smell coming from the black coloured water, with the discolouration suspected to have been caused by dyes.
Sun Sep 20 2020
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: 1MDB funds spent on land purchase, Apple product launch
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Tue Sep 15 2020
Four company directors, workshop manager charged over pollution in Sungai Gong
They were jointly charged with emitting environmentally hazardous substances from the workshop into a waterway, flowing into Sg.Gong.
Tue Sep 15 2020
Sg Gong pollution: Remand of four factory managers extended by five days
Following oil pollution which allegedly came from the factory, disrupting water supply to a total of 1,292 areas in the Klang Valley.
Thu Sep 10 2020
Categorise environmental pollution offence as organised crime under SOSMA - IGP
The proposal would not only involve the Sungai Gong pollution in Rawang but also all cases involving environmental pollution in future.
Wed Sep 09 2020
17 file suits over disruption to piped water supply
Seventeen people filed suits in the High Court today against a factory suspected to have caused odour pollution of Sungai Gong in Rawang last Thursday.
Tue Sep 08 2020
MACC probes into Sungai Gong pollution issue
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has begun investigations into the issue of pollution of Sungai Gong, Rawang here.
Tue Sep 08 2020
Factory linked to Sg Gong pollution operating illegally since 2014
The factory believed to be involved in the Sungai Gong water pollution incident was found to have been operating without a license since 2014, the Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) said today.
Mon Sep 07 2020
River pollution: Agong expresses disappointment, decrees heavier penalties
His Majesty has also expressed sympathy to the people who had to queue up to get a pail of water every time the water supply is disrupted.
Mon Sep 07 2020
Selangor MB's wife apologises, Air Selangor truck not for swimming pool
Masdiana at the same time also denied the allegation that the water tanker of Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd at her residence was to fill the swimming pool.
Sun Sep 06 2020
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024