[COLUMNIST] Ulu Muda Forest Reserve - "reserved" for logging?
Dwindling water catchment areas equals a danger sign at a highly critical level and imperils our water security.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Fed govt agrees to compensate states that maintain forest reserves - PM
The federal government has agreed to compensate states that maintain their forest reserves as water catchment areas and protect them against illegal logging activities.
Sun Nov 21 2021
Pahang gazettes additional 780.94 hectares of land as water catchment areas
Overall, some 343,503.35 hectares of land in Pahang has been gazetted as water catchment areas, Wan Rosdy said.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Rare earth mining will affect water supply in Perlis, Kedah and Penang - PBAPP
Mineral exploration permits for the mining of rare earth elements at Ulu Muda water catchment areas will affect the water supply for 4.2 million people in Perlis, Kedah and Penang.
Mon Dec 07 2020
Two children drown in Kajang water catchment area
The children were pronounced dead at the scene by the medical team and the bodies handed over to the police.
Tue Oct 06 2020
The Case For Greater Ulu Muda
Ulu Muda forest in Kedah provides an invaluable environmental service to northern Peninsular Malaysia - as a water catchment area and for biodiversity conservation.
Wed Apr 03 2019
Negeri Sembilan declared a state of water crisis
Negeri Sembilan has declared a state of crisis after experiencing a long dry spell which has caused water catchment areas to dry up.
Wed Feb 19 2014
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024