![Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717737228_Householdwaste.jpg)
Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold
While it has made progress in some areas, Malaysia's daily waste generation rate is way above the global average.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Suspect who dumped baby likely an outsider - Bricksfields police Suspect who dumped baby likely an outsider - Bricksfields police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713692417_TBpdrm.jpg)
Suspect who dumped baby likely an outsider - Bricksfields police
The autopsy has been completed and police are still waiting for the laboratory results regarding the cause of the baby's death, police said.
Tue May 21 2024
![What to do with Kapar's mountain of trash? What to do with Kapar's mountain of trash?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692159708_Pembuangansampah.jpg)
What to do with Kapar's mountain of trash?
Illegal dumpsite behind the Lay Hong feed mill stands out due to its height, size and the space it occupies.
Wed Aug 16 2023
![Typhoon Khanun makes landfall in South Korea after lashing Japan Typhoon Khanun makes landfall in South Korea after lashing Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81691657732_YRHWHZGVOXNGVZGMV.jpg)
Typhoon Khanun makes landfall in South Korea after lashing Japan
Typhoon Khanun made landfall on the southeast coast of South Korea on Thursday after dumping heavy rain across southern Japan over the past week.
Thu Aug 10 2023
![256 baby dumping recorded in two years since 2020 256 baby dumping recorded in two years since 2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51680160221_NancyShukri.jpg)
256 baby dumping recorded in two years since 2020
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the ministry implemented various advocacy and awareness initiatives about reproductive health.
Tue Jun 27 2023
![KPKT determined to demolish, clean up 100 illegal dumps nationwide KPKT determined to demolish, clean up 100 illegal dumps nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673580453_TBNgaKorMing.jpg)
KPKT determined to demolish, clean up 100 illegal dumps nationwide
KPKT is determined to demolish and clean up at least 100 illegal dumping grounds nationwide in the first 100 days in office of the Unity Government.
Fri Jan 13 2023
![Massive Felda rejection of BN huge factor behind hung Pahang assembly Massive Felda rejection of BN huge factor behind hung Pahang assembly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668987993_PRUBNPahang.jpg)
Massive Felda rejection of BN huge factor behind hung Pahang assembly
A wave of loyal Malay voters who dumped BN in GE15 led to, for the first time, a hung state assembly in Pahang.
Sun Nov 20 2022
![IPT student arrested in connection with baby dumping incident IPT student arrested in connection with baby dumping incident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51654780933_TBbayi.jpg)
IPT student arrested in connection with baby dumping incident
Police have arrested an IPT student in connection with a baby dumping case near Taman Seri Wang, Arau today.
Thu Jun 09 2022
![In Nepal's capital, piles of garbage put off tourists and residents In Nepal's capital, piles of garbage put off tourists and residents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654766103_NEPAL.jpg)
In Nepal's capital, piles of garbage put off tourists and residents
Hundreds of villagers erected a barrier of rocks and forced about 200 trucks laden with Kathmandu's garbage to return without dumping.
Thu Jun 09 2022
#KiniNews: Pollution source under investigation, water supply to be restored in 24 hours
Four water treatment plants that had their operations suspended after another case of river pollution was detected in Selangor will resume operations and water supply is expected to be restored within 24 hours, according to Environment and Water Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.
Tuan Ibrahim said initial investigations revealed a similar scent to the previous Sept 3 pollution incident that affected 1.2 million households.
He said the ministry did not rule out the dumping of solvent by illegal factories operating around Selangor.
Tuan Ibrahim said initial investigations revealed a similar scent to the previous Sept 3 pollution incident that affected 1.2 million households.
He said the ministry did not rule out the dumping of solvent by illegal factories operating around Selangor.
Mon Mar 21 2022
![Baby dumping still rampant Baby dumping still rampant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/51549177458_buangbayi.jpg)
Baby dumping still rampant
Cases of baby dumping are still rampant despite initiatives to address the social illness, specifically among youths.
Wed Feb 16 2022
![Chile's desert dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers Chile's desert dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81636862177_CHILE.jpg)
Chile's desert dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers
Atacama, the driest desert in the world is increasingly suffering from pollution created by fast fashion.
Sun Nov 14 2021
![Constant vigilance against import of toxic waste -Tuan Ibrahim Constant vigilance against import of toxic waste -Tuan Ibrahim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61608368597_FBREAKTuanIbrahim.jpg)
Constant vigilance against import of toxic waste -Tuan Ibrahim
The government is constantly vigilant against activities to import hazardous waste to prevent Malaysia from becoming a global waste dumping ground and processing centre.
Sun Oct 03 2021
![Four arrested over alleged illegal dumping of scheduled waste in Seelong Four arrested over alleged illegal dumping of scheduled waste in Seelong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51631603103_AyobKhanMydinPitc.jpg)
Four arrested over alleged illegal dumping of scheduled waste in Seelong
Four individuals including a premises owner were arrested after they were believed to be involved in the illegal disposal of scheduled waste near Kampung Baru Sri Aman, Seelong.
Wed Sep 15 2021
![Indian states urged people to stop dumping bodies of COVID-19 victims into Ganga Indian states urged people to stop dumping bodies of COVID-19 victims into Ganga](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620811993_COVID.jpg)
Indian states urged people to stop dumping bodies of COVID-19 victims into Ganga
India's federal government has asked states to check the practice of dumping bodies of COVID-19 victims into the river Ganga, as the country struggles in a devastating second wave of infections.
Wed May 12 2021