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
Japan finishes first-year ocean discharge of nuclear-tainted wastewater amid backlash
The plant completed the fourth and final round of discharge for the current fiscal year ending in March.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Cuban entrepreneurs use 'aquaponics' for efficient food production
It is an aquaculture system in which wastewater from farming fish is fed to hydroponically grown plants like lettuce that purify the water.
Sun Oct 08 2023
Three additional releases of Fukushima wastewater planned by next March
Japan is set to release additional contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant three more times by next March.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Seven key questions about the Fukushima water release
Japans plan to release nuclear wastewater from its Fukushima reactor has sparked many questions.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Nuclear-fuelled debate over Japan's wastewater plan
Japans plan to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima reactor into the ocean is causing ripples in the Pacific.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Last Fukushima wastewater inspection looms before discharge into sea
Examinations of the new facilities that were constructed to carry out the discharge are set to be conducted on Wednesday.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Malaysia faces cancer threat from the sea
Microplastics and discharge from treated wastewater from nuclear plants are seen as potential major threats towards human health.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Countries mandate COVID tests for China travellers, EU to discuss
Malaysia will screen all inbound travellers for fever and test wastewater from aircraft arriving from China for COVID-19.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Residues from day-to-day drugs are polluting the world's rivers
The majority of these waterways are contaminated with drug residues that are discharged into wastewater and eventually into rivers.
Thu Feb 17 2022
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
Factory compounded RM10,000 for breaching scheduled waste management rules
The factory was also being investigated after it was suspected to have released red-coloured water into public drains, according to DOE.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Crews race to drain Florida wastewater reservoir on brink of collapse
The crisis began over the weekend when a worsening week-old leak in the containment wall prompted authorities to order the evacuation.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Water supply restored tomorrow if decontamination done tonight - Selangor Exco
Water supply is expected to be restored gradually starting Wednesday if effluent (wastewater) pollution can be cleansed tonight.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Malaysia needs skilled workforce to woo investors Azmin
Mohamed Azmin, said areas which need trained workers include automation, logistics, chemical and wastewater treatment, and printing technol
Sat Jul 11 2020
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