By Mohamad Harith Mohamad Nizar The conflict between elephants and humans in Malaysia is not new,…
Environment
Harsh Weather Patterns Will Pressure Malaysia’s Food Production: Mohamad Sabu
By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, MARCH 2 (Bernama) — Climate change poses a growing threat to Malaysia’s…
Penang Imposes Plastic Bag Ban
BUTTERWORTH, March 1 (Bernama) — Penang has introduced a daily no-plastic-bag campaign starting today, compelling consumers to use…
Japan, Malaysia To Strengthen Strategic Ties, Co-host AZEC Summit – Ambassador Shikata
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) — Japan and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering strategic…
McDonald’s Malaysia Partners With IWK To Enhance Waste Management
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) — Malaysia has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability by signing…
KPKM committed to ensuring food security while safeguarding environment, public health
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) remains committed to ensuring…
What will Malaysia choose, asks MP, as plan to develop gold mine in Kelantan forest surfaces
The following is a press statement from the Member Parliament for Bukit Bendera, Syerleena Abdul Rashid.…
Kedah DOE investigates claims of quarry explosion damaging Bandar Baharu homes
ALOR SETAR, Feb 9 (Bernama) — The Kedah Department of Environment (DOE) has launched an investigation…
UK court overturns permits for development of Rosebank and Jackdaw O&G fields
MOSCOW, Jan 31 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) — The Court of Session of Scotland has invalidated the permits…
Residents question misleading ads, speedy moves by DBKL for new development at Bukit Gasing area
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6: Residents of Inwood Residences, a condominium that lies near the foothills of…
(Updated) States rushing into REE mining and why some environmentalists are fearing it
Updated with correction in graf 6, should read: RM56 billion, and added info in grafs 8-12.…
The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect
By Matt McDonald, The University of Queensland The next major United Nations meeting on climate change,…
World is getting just too hot, says UNEP report, calling nations to take immediate actions to close emissions gap in new climate pledges
NAIROBI: Nations must collectively commit to cutting 42 per cent off annual greenhouse gas emissions by…
Australia is hosting the world’s first ‘nature positive’ summit. What is it, and why does it matter?
By Andrew Lowe, University of Adelaide This week, Australia hosts the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit…
Nearly 200 environmental advocates killed worldwide in 2023, says NGO
LONDON, Sept. 10 (Bernama-dpa) — Nearly 200 environmental advocates were killed around the world in 2023,…
40°C in August? A climate expert explains why Australia is ridiculously hot right now
By Andrew King, The University of Melbourne It’s winter in Australia, but as you’ve probably noticed,…
5 e-waste facilities could see fine up to RM1 mln, jail or both if convicted for violating environmental laws, covering EIA report as well
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 14 (Bernama) — Five e-waste facilities that failed to comply with the Environmental Quality Act 1974…
No new approvals, just new area to replace risky forest plantation project approved earlier in Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, says Sanusi
ALOR SETAR, July 11- Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the excessive…
Our Bornean elephants are endangered
KOA KINABALU, June 29: The Bornean elephant or Elephas maximus borneensis has been classified as ‘endangered’…
Trees – the natural air conditioner
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10: This week, columnist Dr. Praveena Rajendra takes a look at the importance…
Poor treatment of rainforest a cause for increased man-wildlife conflicts, says naturalist
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6: The increasing reports of conflict between humans and wildlife can be attributed…
G7 leaders have a duty to support climate-vulnerable countries, says ACT2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5: Marking the World Environment Day 2024, the Allied for Climate Transformation by…
Elephant habitats crucial to supporting their population – Nik Nazmi
PUTRAJAYA, June 4: Elephant habitats and roaming areas are crucial for supporting the elephant population, as…
A male sun bear trapped in Kelantan village, days after a female bear was caught
TANAH MERAH, June 3 (Bernama) — A male sun bear was caught in Kampung Air Asahan…