![Sg Semenyih pollution: DOE issues POK against premises Sg Semenyih pollution: DOE issues POK against premises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81651681321_PengarahJabatanAl.jpg)
Sg Semenyih pollution: DOE issues POK against premises
The Department of Environment (DOE) has issued an Equipment Operation Detention (POK) order to a premises suspected of causing the diesel odour pollution in Sungai Semenyih.
Wed May 04 2022
![Penang DOE seizes illegal dumpsite on padi field Penang DOE seizes illegal dumpsite on padi field](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51646841668_JabatanAlamSekitar.jpg)
Penang DOE seizes illegal dumpsite on padi field
The Penang Department of Environment (DOE) has confiscated an illegal dumpsite on the padi field behind the Desa Bukit Merah housing area in Jalan Kubang Semang, Bukit Mertajam.
Wed Mar 09 2022
![Penang DOE orders 24 containers of paper waste from the US, Canada to be sent back Penang DOE orders 24 containers of paper waste from the US, Canada to be sent back](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626156323_jabatanalamsekitar.jpg)
Penang DOE orders 24 containers of paper waste from the US, Canada to be sent back
The Penang Department of Environment (DOE) has ordered 24 containers carrying paper waste from the United States and Canada to be sent back to their respective countries.
Sat Jul 24 2021
![Open burning during hot weather cause of local haze - MetMalaysia Open burning during hot weather cause of local haze - MetMalaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/51550192884_Cuacapanas.jpg)
Open burning during hot weather cause of local haze - MetMalaysia
He said that the Department of Environment (DOE) also reported that fires have occurred in forest reserves.
Tue Mar 02 2021
![Swift action by agencies prevents another pollution incident at Sungai Semenyih Swift action by agencies prevents another pollution incident at Sungai Semenyih](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603943991_TBPENCEMARANSUNGAI.jpg)
Swift action by agencies prevents another pollution incident at Sungai Semenyih
Swift actions taken by LUAS, DoE and MPKj have prevented a potential water pollution scenario at Sungai Semenyih this week.
Sun Feb 14 2021
![75 e-waste containers entered Malaysia since 2018 - DOE 75 e-waste containers entered Malaysia since 2018 - DOE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71612946426_DepartmentofEnviro.jpg)
75 e-waste containers entered Malaysia since 2018 - DOE
Norlin said the government was in the midst of drafting a new law to regulate the disposal of e-waste in the country.
Wed Feb 10 2021
![Suspects involved in illegal dumping of chemicals in Kajang nabbed Suspects involved in illegal dumping of chemicals in Kajang nabbed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71592928040_norlinjaafar.jpg)
Suspects involved in illegal dumping of chemicals in Kajang nabbed
Selangor DOE in collaboration with the police has detained suspects involved in illegal dumping of chemical waste at the Sungai Langat reserve area in Taman Seri Reko, Kajang recently.
Mon Feb 08 2021
![River pollution: Johor DOE received 140 complaints from Jan-Oct River pollution: Johor DOE received 140 complaints from Jan-Oct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71606654663_RVidyanathanJoho.jpg)
River pollution: Johor DOE received 140 complaints from Jan-Oct
The Johor Department of Environment (DOE) received 140 complaints on river pollution from January to October this year, said state Health and Environment Committee chairman R. Vidyanathan.
Sun Nov 29 2020
![RM5,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Selangor water polluters RM5,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Selangor water polluters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600063577_FBREAKTuanIbrahim.jpg)
RM5,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Selangor water polluters
The reward given is in line with the governments continuous commitment to Budget 2021.
Wed Nov 11 2020
![Most river pollution cases in Selangor caused by licensed companies Most river pollution cases in Selangor caused by licensed companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81604563761_SungaiGongSelangor.jpg)
Most river pollution cases in Selangor caused by licensed companies
The Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told today that most of the river pollution cases in the state were caused by licensed companies or factories.
Thu Nov 05 2020
![Sungai Langat black, smelly water not caused by effluent discharge - DOE Sungai Langat black, smelly water not caused by effluent discharge - DOE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71592928040_norlinjaafar.jpg)
Sungai Langat black, smelly water not caused by effluent discharge - DOE
The black coloured and smelly water in a flood catchment pond and Sungai Langat, Selangor was not due to effluent discharge from a factory processing recycled paper in Banting.
Tue Oct 20 2020
![Animal clinical waste found at Sungai Gong, Rawang Animal clinical waste found at Sungai Gong, Rawang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51599725972_SungaiGong.jpg)
Animal clinical waste found at Sungai Gong, Rawang
DOE said the waste had not only polluted the river but it could also cause infectious diseases to the local community.
Sat Oct 03 2020
![SPAN confirms prohibited waste released near Sungai Gong SPAN confirms prohibited waste released near Sungai Gong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51600138780_SungaiGong.jpg)
SPAN confirms prohibited waste released near Sungai Gong
SPAN said it had carried out an operation to detect the disposal of prohibited waste which was one of the causes of the Sungai Gong pollution late Thursday.
Fri Sep 25 2020
![No exclusive rights granted to handle scheduled wastes - DOE No exclusive rights granted to handle scheduled wastes - DOE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61599447170_TBWasted.jpg)
No exclusive rights granted to handle scheduled wastes - DOE
DOE had licensed Scheduled Wastes Treatment and Disposal Facilities nationwide involving 406 facilities and 343 carriers.
Mon Sep 07 2020
![Pollution: Amendments to Act 171 will give power to PBT to take stringent action Pollution: Amendments to Act 171 will give power to PBT to take stringent action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51599382606_WaterPollution.jpg)
Pollution: Amendments to Act 171 will give power to PBT to take stringent action
Zuraida said enforcement against those found committing such offences falls under the jurisdiction of the Environment and Water Ministry through the Department of Environment.
Sun Sep 06 2020