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
Gaza environmental damage unprecedented, says UN report
Water, sanitation and hygiene systems are almost entirely defunct, with Gaza's five wastewater treatment plants shut down, the report found.
Fri Jun 21 2024
Seven dams identified as high risk, could disrupt water supply to LRAs - SPAN
The seven dams are Pedu and Muda in Kedah; Durian Tunggal, Asahan and Jus in Melaka; Mengkuang in Penang and Linggui in Johor.
Mon Oct 23 2023
SJAM to be fully operational next year - Selangor MB
The Raw Water Guarantee Scheme (SJAM) initiative, developed by the Selangor government so that there is no disruption to the operation of water treatment plants (LRAs) will be operational in stages
Thu May 18 2023
River conservation initiatives to be intensified - Tuan Ibrahim
River conservation works will be intensified and centralised wastewater treatment plants will be built at industrial areas as part of the National River Trail (DSK) project.
Tue Nov 30 2021
KASA looking into upgrading LRA at border areas
The Environment and Water Ministry (KASA) is looking into upgrading the capacity of existing water treatment plants (WTPs) in the border areas to increase water supply to neighbouring states.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Singapore unveils one of the world's biggest floating solar panel farms
Spanning an area equivalent to 45 football fields and producing enough electricity to power the island's five water treatment plants.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Water supply restored in 66 per cent of areas affected - Air Selangor
The water disruption was due to valve replacement works at the raw water pipeline from the Klang Gates Dam, causing a temporary shut down.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Water supply in KL, Gombak yet to be fully restored - Air Selangor
It was reported that the valve replacement works would cause a temporary shutdown which will cause the water supply disruption for 68 hours.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Flood forces shutdown of 17 water treatment plants
Flood has caused the shutdown of 17 water treatment plants (LRA) in seven Pahang districts, said Pengurusan Air Pahang Bhd (PAIP) in a statement today.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Water supply to affected areas fully restored - Air Selangor
Water supply to all the 1,279 areas affected by the shutdown of four water treatment plants (LRA) in Selangor due to pollution has been fully restored at noon today.
Fri Nov 13 2020
Water supply to be fully restored by Friday - Air Selangor
Water supply was distributed earlier than planned at 1.45 pm today following a smooth flow of clean water in the distribution system after all four water treatment plants resumed operations earlier.
Wed Nov 11 2020
RM5,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Selangor water polluters
The reward given is in line with the governments continuous commitment to Budget 2021.
Wed Nov 11 2020
Sabotage suspected in pollution which disrupts water supply in Selangor and KL
Selangor is crying sabotage over the latest odour pollution in Sungai Selangor which forced the shutdown today of four water treatment plants.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Sungai Selangor polluted, four LRAs stop operations
The stoppages of the Rantai Panjang and Sungai Selangor Phase (SSP) 1, 2 and 3 Water Treatment Plants (LRAs) have resulted in an unscheduled water disruption involving 1,139,008 consumer accounts in t
Tue Nov 10 2020
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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