![KASA looking into upgrading LRA at border areas KASA looking into upgrading LRA at border areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61619556185_FBREAKTuanIbrahim.jpg)
KASA looking into upgrading LRA at border areas
The Environment and Water Ministry (KASA) is looking into upgrading the capacity of existing water treatment plants (WTPs) in the border areas to increase water supply to neighbouring states.
Fri Sep 03 2021
![Kedah gov't considering initiatives to redevelop flood-hit Yan district Kedah gov't considering initiatives to redevelop flood-hit Yan district](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41629381699_TBPERKESO.jpg)
Kedah gov't considering initiatives to redevelop flood-hit Yan district
The Kedah government will hold meetings with the secretaries-general of several ministries to seek the best initiatives to redevelop the Yan district that has been badly affected by Wednesday's floods
Thu Aug 19 2021
![Environment Ministry to establish National Environment Commission - Tuan Ibrahim Environment Ministry to establish National Environment Commission - Tuan Ibrahim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61619556185_FBREAKTuanIbrahim.jpg)
Environment Ministry to establish National Environment Commission - Tuan Ibrahim
The Environment and Water Ministry (KASA) is in the midst of drafting the establishment of a National Environment Commission to update environment-related matters.
Tue Apr 27 2021
![Current monsoon transition phase will last till mid-May - Tuan Ibrahim Current monsoon transition phase will last till mid-May - Tuan Ibrahim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81615464589_TBTuanIbrahim.jpg)
Current monsoon transition phase will last till mid-May - Tuan Ibrahim
The current monsoon transition phase until the middle of May will bring along thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds, especially in the afternoon and early evening.
Thu Mar 18 2021
![KASA to review application for RM1.7 bln to resolve Kelantan water issue KASA to review application for RM1.7 bln to resolve Kelantan water issue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51612661033_TBTuanIbrahim.jpg)
KASA to review application for RM1.7 bln to resolve Kelantan water issue
KASA minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the water issue in Kelantan would be one of the priorities that the ministry seeks to resolve.
Sun Feb 07 2021
![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
![FT Ministry ready to work with others to address KL flash floods FT Ministry ready to work with others to address KL flash floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600043226_PETUGASALAMFLORA.jpg)
FT Ministry ready to work with others to address KL flash floods
The Environmental Crimes Unit is supervised by the Environment and Water Ministry, in collaboration with the Defence Ministry and the Home Ministry.
Mon Sep 14 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
![KASA to empower act on odour pollution - Minister KASA to empower act on odour pollution - Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597725837_TBMENTERIALAMSEKIT.jpg)
KASA to empower act on odour pollution - Minister
The ministry has received many complaints from the public on odour pollution especially from livestock farms.
Sun Aug 23 2020
![Two incentives to lighten financial burden of water companies Two incentives to lighten financial burden of water companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81587029811_PTJALAM.jpg)
Two incentives to lighten financial burden of water companies
The Environment and Water Ministry has announced two incentives to reduce the financial burden of water companies during Movement Control Order (MCO), to ensure continuous water supply.
Thu Apr 16 2020
![Ministry rebranded as Environment and Water Ministry Ministry rebranded as Environment and Water Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/61583985922_PTJALAM.jpg)
Ministry rebranded as Environment and Water Ministry
It is in line with the government's decision to allocate the responsibility of water management and environmental sustainability to it.
Thu Apr 02 2020