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Cleaning up of Klang river to be completed today

Cleaning up of Klang river to be completed today

S'gor MB says they should be able to wrap up the process earlier than expected.

Health minister: Pasir Gudang pollution won't have long-term health effects

Health minister: Pasir Gudang pollution won't have long-term health effects

Exposure will also not result in fatalities, Dzulkefly Ahmad assures residents.

Waste disposal, believed to be chemicals, detected in Klang River

Waste disposal, believed to be chemicals, detected in Klang River

According to S'gor Water Management Authority, the substance was disposed of in a drain and flowed into river. 

Toxic fumes: Johor MB's office rubbishes 'locals can close door' post

Toxic fumes: Johor MB's office rubbishes 'locals can close door' post

'Fake headline' in social media post is meant to tarnish Osman Sapian's reputation, says his office.
No need to declare emergency for Pasir Gudang pollution - PM

No need to declare emergency for Pasir Gudang pollution - PM

UPDATED 9.52PM | However, Mahathir reminds all quarters to exercise extra caution in view of crisis not being over.
We acted swiftly - minister denies dragging feet on pollution incident

We acted swiftly - minister denies dragging feet on pollution incident

Dzulkefly Ahmad says his officers have been at ground zero since day one of the incident.
Johor sultan pledges RM1m for Pasir Gudang crisis

Johor sultan pledges RM1m for Pasir Gudang crisis

The state ruler was deeply moved by audio clip of man pleading for help.

For how many years will polluters be put in jail?

For how many years will polluters be put in jail?

LETTER | Sad to say, not only have I seen no improvement since Pakatan Harapan took over the federal government.
New Delhi is world's most polluted capital, Beijing eighth

New Delhi is world's most polluted capital, Beijing eighth

New Delhi’s toxic air is caused by vehicle and industrial emissions.
'Can states be blamed if federal-approved projects cause pollution?'

'Can states be blamed if federal-approved projects cause pollution?'

Kelantan deputy CM points out that the DOE has a say in approving development projects.

Plastic litter is the problem, not plastic

Plastic litter is the problem, not plastic

LETTER | Plastic straws contribute only 0.025 percent of the plastic material which finds its way to the ocean.
What exactly do we want from Lynas?

What exactly do we want from Lynas?

LETTER | And, where is Kuantan MP Fuziah Salleh’s proof that the Lynas rare earths plant is unsafe?

The huge problem of plastic waste in M'sia

The huge problem of plastic waste in M'sia

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

Pahang Forestry Dep't: Logging not cause of pollution at catchment pond

Pahang Forestry Dep't: Logging not cause of pollution at catchment pond

Dep't director Mohd Hizamri denies allegations that logging contaminated water source for Kampung Kuala Kenau.

Thai editor faces charges over drawing of kings wearing masks

Thai editor faces charges over drawing of kings wearing masks

Student's drawing of kings wearing face masks due to pollution could land magazine editor in trouble.

Penang's move to reduce plastic waste laudable

Penang's move to reduce plastic waste laudable

LETTER | Otherwise, the cost of convenience is compromising human health and the environment in the process.

MP takes Johor gov't to task over ammonia pollution

MP takes Johor gov't to task over ammonia pollution

Why was an illegal poultry farm allowed to operate despite various warnings, asks DAP's Teo Nie Ching.

160,000 user accounts affected by ammonia pollution in Sg Johor

160,000 user accounts affected by ammonia pollution in Sg Johor

It is the third time this year that ammonia has been detected in the river.

Disclose sources of pollution of rivers and lakes in Pahang

Disclose sources of pollution of rivers and lakes in Pahang

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry to immediately disclose the findings of investigations by the Department of Environment (DOE) of Pahang on the sources of pollution of Sungai Pahang, Sungai Temerloh, Tasik Chini and Tasik Mentiga.

‘Ban polystyrene boxes’

‘Ban polystyrene boxes’

COMMENT | If we want to keep our environment clean, we should nip the problem in the bud.

Rivers in Bayan Lepas are severely polluted

Rivers in Bayan Lepas are severely polluted

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the City Council of Penang Island (MBPP) and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) to take urgent action to address the pollution of the Keluang and Nipah Rivers near Bayan Lepas.

Choking smog expected to return to Beijing tomorrow

Choking smog expected to return to Beijing tomorrow

Factories ordered to halt production amid extreme pollution.

Report: 1.6m died due to pollution in India, China in 2015

Report: 1.6m died due to pollution in India, China in 2015

Out of the 10 countries with the highest air pollution death rates, half were middle-income countries.

DOE: Water supply at Sungai Semantan plant pollution-free

DOE: Water supply at Sungai Semantan plant pollution-free

It says this is according to data obtained from its operator.