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Middle Bank won’t be affected, Chow assures critics over landfill project

Middle Bank won’t be affected, Chow assures critics over landfill project

Landfill rehabilitation project won’t involve areas under Middle Bank, he says.
Group concerned over surge of wildlife smuggling via KLIA

Group concerned over surge of wildlife smuggling via KLIA

Malaysian Primatological Society says more needs to be done.
RTI left fuming after queries, concerns unanswered at public hearing

RTI left fuming after queries, concerns unanswered at public hearing

For all we know, the incinerator might just be built, says spokesperson.
Media barred from public hearing, RTI questions state govt's move

Media barred from public hearing, RTI questions state govt's move

UPDATED 11.40AM | Group says crucial for media to cover the hearing on S'gor Draft Structure Plan.
Johor floods: Number of evacuees down to 405

Johor floods: Number of evacuees down to 405

Weather in the state is expected to be clear this morning.
State rep: Johor to develop warning system for human-elephant conflict

State rep: Johor to develop warning system for human-elephant conflict

Allocation from federal govt to install satellite collars on elephants, says Ling.
Reject 70-acre reclamation project, NGO urges Penang CM

Reject 70-acre reclamation project, NGO urges Penang CM

ProtectKarpal says project threatens Middle Bank's marine ecosystem.
Green sea turtle population at risk amid rising male mortality

Green sea turtle population at risk amid rising male mortality

This situation hampers the fertilisation process among female turtles.
Air pollution may harm brains, memory of elderly - Taiwan study

Air pollution may harm brains, memory of elderly - Taiwan study

Immune system could be stimulated via smell, triggering inflammation.
Senate unanimously approves carbon capture bill

Senate unanimously approves carbon capture bill

This new legislation is expected to increase investment and economic growth.
COMMENT | Regulate timber plantations to protect land rights

COMMENT | Regulate timber plantations to protect land rights

Sarawak palm oil ban aids the indigenous, but timber plantations still a major threat.
Number of evacuees drops as floods in Johor, Sabah improve

Number of evacuees drops as floods in Johor, Sabah improve

There are 1,991 individuals in relief centres this morning compared to 2,593 last night.
COMMENT | Kampung Kelaik: A story of land, legacy, and lives

COMMENT | Kampung Kelaik: A story of land, legacy, and lives

A student's reflection on mining destruction and the natives' will to fight back.
Floods: More evacuees reported in Johor, Sarawak

Floods: More evacuees reported in Johor, Sarawak

Batu Pahat becomes latest district to be hit by flood.
Jelutong reclamation risks vital ecosystem, it's not the only threat

Jelutong reclamation risks vital ecosystem, it's not the only threat

Developments in Penang waters likely to hurt marine nurseries, coastal communities.
Flooding in three states worsens

Flooding in three states worsens

Number of evacuees seeking shelter in Johor, Sabah and Sarawak rises.
Carbon capture bill: Climate change activists rally at Parliament

Carbon capture bill: Climate change activists rally at Parliament

They say economic interest takes precedence over safety in current bill version.
Authorities seize over RM14.5m of e-waste in S'wak raid

Authorities seize over RM14.5m of e-waste in S'wak raid

Two have also been arrested in the raids.
RimbaWatch calls for independent inquiry into carbon capture bill

RimbaWatch calls for independent inquiry into carbon capture bill

They want the legislation to be put on hold.
Moderate quake strikes off North Sumatra, tremors felt in Msia

Moderate quake strikes off North Sumatra, tremors felt in Msia

Met Department says no tsunami threat to Malaysia.
Dog shelter gains reprieve amid threat of road closure

Dog shelter gains reprieve amid threat of road closure

FurryKids Safehaven secures govt, private aid to address longstanding accessibility issues.
Penang govt, PBAPP get nod for Sg Perak water transmission project

Penang govt, PBAPP get nod for Sg Perak water transmission project

Project previously delayed for 14 years, says Chow.
Blind environmentalist lives out passion to protect nature

Blind environmentalist lives out passion to protect nature

WWF-Malaysia policy lead Shantini won't let losing vision stop her from answering life's calling.
Sg Perak-Bukit Merah raw water distribution plan in final stages, says PM

Sg Perak-Bukit Merah raw water distribution plan in final stages, says PM

Project expected to enhance water distribution for industrial and agricultural purposes.