
Effects of climate change on hunger and poverty
COMMENT | Important points to note about achieving #ZeroHunger, in conjunction with World Food Day today.

COMMENT | Important points to note about achieving #ZeroHunger, in conjunction with World Food Day today.

LETTER | We know plastic pollutes the environment and affects our health - so what can be done?

LETTER | We in M'sia have felt the full force of its effects, but awareness is still lacking.

“Disgusting!” That phrase is often heard when it comes to public toilets in Malaysia. Sometimes the users might want to think twice before using the public toilets in Malaysia. Malaysian public toilets certainly do not have the good reputation. The awareness level of public toilet cleanliness in Malaysia is still at a very low level. According to 2013 statistics, only 61 percent of 10,257 public toilets are reported to be in a satisfactory condition.

In April 2016, residents of the housing area in Balok Baru were awakened by water discolouration as the Nyior River’s water turned black and released an unpleasant odour. According to the investigation report issued by the Department of Environment, it was found that the Nyior River was contaminated with E coli bacteria. The high content of E coli in the Nyior River proves that the water was contaminated with untreated sewage water and chemicals.






