Sg Semenyih pollution: DOE issues POK against premises
The Department of Environment (DOE) has issued an Equipment Operation Detention (POK) order to a premises suspected of causing the diesel odour pollution in Sungai Semenyih.
Wed May 04 2022
Open burning during hot weather cause of local haze - MetMalaysia
He said that the Department of Environment (DOE) also reported that fires have occurred in forest reserves.
Tue Mar 02 2021
No exclusive rights granted to handle scheduled wastes - DOE
DOE had licensed Scheduled Wastes Treatment and Disposal Facilities nationwide involving 406 facilities and 343 carriers.
Mon Sep 07 2020
Pollution: Amendments to Act 171 will give power to PBT to take stringent action
Zuraida said enforcement against those found committing such offences falls under the jurisdiction of the Environment and Water Ministry through the Department of Environment.
Sun Sep 06 2020
MCO: Licences of five premises suspended for not complying with Environmental Quality Act
The Department of Environment has taken 158 enforcement action on individuals and premises found to have violated the Environmental Quality Act 1974.
Sun Apr 26 2020
DOE yet to get EIA report on Penang reclamation project - Wan Junaidi
The Department of Environment (DOE) has not received the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)) report from the developer of the land reclamation project in Penang.
Mon Apr 03 2017
DoE will probe Sungai Giling pollution by pig faeces - Wan Junaidi
The Department of Environment (DoE) will immediately investigate the alleged pollution of Sungai Giling by pig faeces in Kampung Batu Laut, Sepang, Selangor.
Mon Nov 07 2016
Industrial waste not cause of Sungai Buah pollution - DoE
The Department of Environment confirms no chemicals or harmful substances were released into Sungai Buah that caused the closure of Sungai Semenyih water treatment plant.
Mon Oct 31 2016
DoE, Selangor Govt to probe cause of Sungai Buah pollution
The Department of Environment has been directed to conduct the investigation together with the Selangor state government.
Sat Oct 29 2016
Source of water pollution identified - Elizabeth Wong
MPKj and the Department of Environment (DOE) had sealed the premises to stop any activities there pending further investigations.
Tue Oct 04 2016
Environmental laws to be revised to give more power to prosecute irresponsible parties - Wan Junaidi
The amendment to the Environmental Quality Act,1974 give more power to the Department of Environment to prosecute parties responsible in causing pollution.
Mon Jan 18 2016
Haze: Shah Alam improves from hazardous to very unhealthy
The haze situation in Shah Alam had improved, with the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 249, according to the Department of Environment.
Sun Oct 04 2015
Haze: Shah Alam now hazardous
According to the Department of Environment, Shah Alam had recorded an API reading of 308 as of 9am today.
Sun Oct 04 2015
Haze: Visibility distance and API readings may not match
This is because the visibility distance is measured real time while API readings are updated in 24 hours, the Department of Environment says.
Wed Sep 30 2015
Moderate air quality in Kota Kinabalu, Tawau
The Department of Environment's portal stated that the API reading as at 9am today in Kota Kinabalu was 53 and Tawau, 67.
Tue Aug 25 2015
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