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Asean needs to review transboundary haze response, PM says

Asean needs to review transboundary haze response, PM says

Serian air quality hits hazardous levels amid renewed concerns over public health.
Firm attributes Hulu Perak mine's second suspension in 9 months to extreme rainfall

Firm attributes Hulu Perak mine's second suspension in 9 months to extreme rainfall

Surprise inspection on Aug 4 finds untreated water entered river system.
Lab report of Sungai Perak water samples to be ready in 2 weeks, dept says

Lab report of Sungai Perak water samples to be ready in 2 weeks, dept says

Initial probe shows river water's colour changes not linked to mining activities - Nizarulikram.
'Don't hide behind EIA': S'gor opposition figures urge govt to resolve pig farm issue

'Don't hide behind EIA': S'gor opposition figures urge govt to resolve pig farm issue

They demand action on ongoing pollution, call for compliance with royal decree.
SNAPSHOT | DAP's Marina to retire from politics; PN to contest all Malacca seats

SNAPSHOT | DAP's Marina to retire from politics; PN to contest all Malacca seats

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Environment Dept issued RM4.59m in fines to polluters Jan-April this year

Environment Dept issued RM4.59m in fines to polluters Jan-April this year

More than 5k inspections were also carried out in the same period.
Blinded by light pollution: Cities seek to restore night

Blinded by light pollution: Cities seek to restore night

Too much light can wreak havoc on the environment; some European cities are taking mitigation steps.
Can one of the region's biggest consumers of plastic curb its wasteful habit?

Can one of the region's biggest consumers of plastic curb its wasteful habit?

More than 16 years after 'no-free plastic bag' and 'separation at source', has Malaysia resolved its plastic waste problem?
COMMENT | Full WFH in Klang Valley could save RM169m in monthly subsidy bills

COMMENT | Full WFH in Klang Valley could save RM169m in monthly subsidy bills

This will also drastically reduce pollution and improve air quality.
Green groups urge govt to probe delays in 'blue river' case

Green groups urge govt to probe delays in 'blue river' case

Activists slam DOE, claiming delays and unresolved pollution cases.
DOE identifies 3 mining operations in probe into Sg Perak turning blue

DOE identifies 3 mining operations in probe into Sg Perak turning blue

Preliminary investigation suggests water turning blue may be linked to the operations.
M'sia top importer of US e-waste between 2023 and Feb 25, says study

M'sia top importer of US e-waste between 2023 and Feb 25, says study

Recycling brokers dumped over 131,000 metric tonnes of waste in M'sia during the period.
Pahang's Tersang forest project violates govt policy, risks environment

Pahang's Tersang forest project violates govt policy, risks environment

UPDATED 3.45PM | Plantation plan threatens biodiversity, water security, and indigenous communities, they say.
Fadillah: 27 major rivers polluted in 2024

Fadillah: 27 major rivers polluted in 2024

DPM says main pollutant parameters include ammonia nitrogen and dissolved oxygen.
UN talks on plastic pollution fail to reach deal

UN talks on plastic pollution fail to reach deal

Discussion among reps from 185 countries runs into early hours of Friday.
EIA: Not logging 1.8k football fields of forest will protect Orang Asli, wildlife

EIA: Not logging 1.8k football fields of forest will protect Orang Asli, wildlife

58pct surveyed support development project for economic benefits, 19.4pct oppose.
Report: CO2 from 14 M'sian data centres equal Papua New Guinea emissions

Report: CO2 from 14 M'sian data centres equal Papua New Guinea emissions

Think-tank warns of massive carbon footprint from data centre expansion.
Man arrested in probe on pollution near N Sembilan water plant

Man arrested in probe on pollution near N Sembilan water plant

Oil spill discovered at Sungai Linggi plant, cops say.
PAS says MB's Sg Bidor pollution response 'deeply embarrassing'

PAS says MB's Sg Bidor pollution response 'deeply embarrassing'

AYER KUNING | Saarani fails to address the direct discharge of waste, says Idris.
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.
Kelaik ancestral land intrusion hinders indigenous customs: Witness

Kelaik ancestral land intrusion hinders indigenous customs: Witness

Ahak cites logging, mining, and plantation development activities.
Bearing witness: Activists, students push for action after Kg Kelaik visit

Bearing witness: Activists, students push for action after Kg Kelaik visit

Orang Asli activists shocked, angered and filled with deep sense of urgency.
COMMENT | Protect public health with lessons from Covid

COMMENT | Protect public health with lessons from Covid

Increase greenery, enhance public transport, and promote work-from-home.
Authorities close box printing firm after pollution found in Sungai Kabul

Authorities close box printing firm after pollution found in Sungai Kabul

Company also being probed under Selangor Water Management Authority Enactment – Jamaliah.