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6.8-magnitude quake hits waters off Sabah, no tsunami threat

6.8-magnitude quake hits waters off Sabah, no tsunami threat

Epicentre located 49km west of Kudat, says MetMalaysia.
Minister: Lynas may be required to import 'thorium-free' ore

Minister: Lynas may be required to import 'thorium-free' ore

Chang says company to complete extraction process in Australia first.
Govt to share real-time environment data, 'no need to call minister'

Govt to share real-time environment data, 'no need to call minister'

Chang cites 'sensitive' industries such as rare earths and nuclear power.
COMMENT | Easy access needed to Frim's award-winning forest park

COMMENT | Easy access needed to Frim's award-winning forest park

It's an experience that must be made available to the larger public.
Fisheries Act changes to boost marine mammal conservation

Fisheries Act changes to boost marine mammal conservation

Adnan says several species of dolphins, whales proposed for listing.

COMMENT | Warming seas, failing harvests: Climate threat to M'sia food

COMMENT | Warming seas, failing harvests: Climate threat to M'sia food

This is a wake-up call, not a death sentence.
Exco denies data centres caused water supply issues at select areas

Exco denies data centres caused water supply issues at select areas

Areas mentioned not locations for such facility developments, Fazli says.
Thunderstorm warning in several states until noon today

Thunderstorm warning in several states until noon today

Among the states affected are Perak, Terengganu, Selangor and Malacca.
How Malacca flat residents co-designed heat solution

How Malacca flat residents co-designed heat solution

Initiative represents more than just cooling walls.
NGO urges govt to address pig farming industry transformation

NGO urges govt to address pig farming industry transformation

KLSCAH cautions against blanket reversal of policies without comprehensive evaluation.
List of nearly 500 gazetted green, open spaces in KL now open to public - Yeoh

List of nearly 500 gazetted green, open spaces in KL now open to public - Yeoh

This is to enhance transparency in protecting urban green spaces, she says.
Malaysia completely bans e-waste imports effective today

Malaysia completely bans e-waste imports effective today

UPDATED 9.37PM | Move will require firm, coordinated enforcement action by all relevant agencies.
More than 80 pig farms closed in Tanjong Sepat to date - exco

More than 80 pig farms closed in Tanjong Sepat to date - exco

It's part of state policy, says Izham.
COMMENT | Climate change already on our plates

COMMENT | Climate change already on our plates

Government must act quickly to mitigate its effects on food security.
Harapan leader urges state govt to reconsider Bukit Tagar pig farm

Harapan leader urges state govt to reconsider Bukit Tagar pig farm

Sathia expresses concern over the project's location near a large landfill.
PM urges Bkt Tagar pig farming project be put on hold

PM urges Bkt Tagar pig farming project be put on hold

I will speak to Selangor MB to seek best solution, Anwar says.
Pig waste flowing directly into sea at Tanjung Sepat, PAS leaders claim

Pig waste flowing directly into sea at Tanjung Sepat, PAS leaders claim

This follows Selangor sultan's decree to move pig farms from the area.
Climate change bill expected to be tabled this Dewan session

Climate change bill expected to be tabled this Dewan session

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says govt also establishing National Carbon Market Policy.
PKR MPs urge S'gor govt to buy back land near Ayer Hitam forest reserve

PKR MPs urge S'gor govt to buy back land near Ayer Hitam forest reserve

They also tell the administration to reveal details of land sale.
MACC proposes moratorium to assess impact of plastic, e-waste imports

MACC proposes moratorium to assess impact of plastic, e-waste imports

Azam says no need for large-scale imports of such materials.
S'gor ruler suggests elected reps live near pig farms in Tanjung Sepat

S'gor ruler suggests elected reps live near pig farms in Tanjung Sepat

'Residents nearby suffer negative effects due to the farms, including health issues.'
Subang MP issues second letter to S'gor govt for info on Ayer Hitam forest land

Subang MP issues second letter to S'gor govt for info on Ayer Hitam forest land

Wong demands disclosure of historical chronology, transfer ownership details.
Groups want Perak to nix Ipoh draft plan over environmental concerns

Groups want Perak to nix Ipoh draft plan over environmental concerns

The plan includes proposed residential and agricultural developments on forest reserve land.
64 Terengganu villages may be hit by high tide phenomenon, Jan 1-5

64 Terengganu villages may be hit by high tide phenomenon, Jan 1-5

Tide expected to reach between 2.7 metres and 3.5 metres.