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Ammonia pollution affects nearly 40k water accounts in Johor

Ammonia pollution affects nearly 40k water accounts in Johor

Ranhill SAJ is identifying the source of contamination.
Moderate air quality in most areas, no unhealthy readings - DOE

Moderate air quality in most areas, no unhealthy readings - DOE

Dept to continue monitoring several hotspots in Sabah, Sarawak and Pahang.
MP to urge speaker on banning single-use plastics in Parliament

MP to urge speaker on banning single-use plastics in Parliament

Lawmakers receive memorandum from organisations on 'plastic crisis'.
Four locations record unhealthy air quality readings as of 10am

Four locations record unhealthy air quality readings as of 10am

Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, and Pahang are affected.
Penang artist speaks out against unchecked development

Penang artist speaks out against unchecked development

Duckett-Wilkinson's vibrant creative work centres on flora and fauna.
Avian 'mass execution' in Penang streets ruffles Peka's feathers

Avian 'mass execution' in Penang streets ruffles Peka's feathers

The group says it also poses a safety risk to the public.
Water tariff review in 10 states to ensure supply sustainability

Water tariff review in 10 states to ensure supply sustainability

Applications also filed to improve overall management quality.
Sabah to degazette 16,000ha of forest reserve for socioeconomic development

Sabah to degazette 16,000ha of forest reserve for socioeconomic development

Bill passed by majority voice, debated by 7 reps.
COMMENT | Perak's rare earth assurances demand scrutiny

COMMENT | Perak's rare earth assurances demand scrutiny

With forest reserves at stake, can a politician's promise substitute scientific certainty?
Reject EIA report on Jelutong reclamation, residents tell DOE

Reject EIA report on Jelutong reclamation, residents tell DOE

Group claims assessment flawed, contains misleading info on extent of pollution impact.
USM scientist receives Unesco award for marine research

USM scientist receives Unesco award for marine research

Her works include collaborations with coastal folk on farming, entrepreneurship.
Putra Heights gas blast case classified as NFA, says S'gor police chief

Putra Heights gas blast case classified as NFA, says S'gor police chief

Hussein says will reopen case if there's new evidence.
RTI says KDEB's 22k summonses proof it can't manage an incinerator

RTI says KDEB's 22k summonses proof it can't manage an incinerator

'What will happen in the event of a disaster?'
Perak assures non-radioactive rare earth mining won't harm environment

Perak assures non-radioactive rare earth mining won't harm environment

MB says modern methods will be used to minimise impact.
Shifting soil cause of Putra Heights explosion - Dosh

Shifting soil cause of Putra Heights explosion - Dosh

UPDATED 7.20PM | S'gor police chief says no elements of sabotage or negligence.
Kelantan DOE stresses EIA to safeguard local communities

Kelantan DOE stresses EIA to safeguard local communities

Wan Aminordin stresses EIA compliance as mining pollutes rivers.
NGO accuses PJ mayor of dodging Bukit Gasing landslide concerns

NGO accuses PJ mayor of dodging Bukit Gasing landslide concerns

Peka says no evidence that development project meets approval criteria.
As Johor's data centre hub grows, so do fears over water supply

As Johor's data centre hub grows, so do fears over water supply

Laws needed to mandate water efficiency in data centres.

Indah Water denies treated sewage caused floods in Taman Sri Muda

Indah Water denies treated sewage caused floods in Taman Sri Muda

It says primary cause of overflow in drains, ditches was poor maintenance.
'Is waterfront economic zone another white elephant?'

'Is waterfront economic zone another white elephant?'

Yadzil calls for SM-WEZ's temporary suspension pending a social impact assessment.
Flash floods hit parts of Selangor, motorists stranded

Flash floods hit parts of Selangor, motorists stranded

Areas include Bukit Kemuning and Sri Muda in Shah Alam.
Perlis halts cave cafe project at Gua Cenderawasih

Perlis halts cave cafe project at Gua Cenderawasih

The decision is over safety and conservation concerns.
Malacca mega reclamation: EIA doesn't account for 40 floods in 10 years

Malacca mega reclamation: EIA doesn't account for 40 floods in 10 years

Report says project will result in irreversible loss of biodiversity.
Moderate quake hits southern Sumba, Indonesia

Moderate quake hits southern Sumba, Indonesia

No tsunami threat to Malaysia.