Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior: The fight for climate justice at sea
Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior dropped anchor in Port Klang last month to call for climate justice and government intervention towards fighting climate change.
Sat Apr 08 2023
Environmental Quality (Amendment) 2022 Bill tabled in Dewan Rakyat
Based on the bill, any individual found guilty of committing the offence could be jailed not exceeding five years and fined not less than RM100,000.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Claim that polluters won't be charged not true, Dewan Rakyat told
Allegations that the Attorney-General, who acts as the Public Prosecutor, does not allow prosecution to be made against those who commit river and air pollution are unfounded.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Significant improvement in environmental quality among positive impacts of pandemic and MCOs
Lesser movements of the people and slower business activities during COVID-19 and the imposition of the various levels of MCOs has brought about significant improvement in environmental quality.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Development in slope area requires approved EIA report - DOE
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and approved EIA report are required for any development or land clearing in an area with slope greater than or equal to 25 degrees, but less than 35 degrees.
Sun Sep 19 2021
KASA allocates RM15 million to overcome floods in Pengerang
KASA to build control structures and install water pump systems in Pengerang as a long term measure to overcome floods in the area.
Sun Feb 21 2021
Egypt's Siwa fortress renovation boosts hopes for ecotourism
Tucked away in Egypt's Western Desert, the Shali fortress once protected inhabitants against the incursions of wandering tribes, but now there are hopes its renovation will attract ecotourists.
Sun Nov 15 2020
Two company directors charged with releasing hazardous materials into Sungai Gong
Two directors of a company were charged in the Selayang Sessions Court today with two counts of committing mischief by disposing and releasing waste containing hazardous materials into Sungai Gong.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Tabling of amendment to Environmental Quality Act before year-end - Tuan Ibrahim
The amendment to Environmental Quality Act 1974, including to increase the fine amount for water pollution cases, is expected to be tabled in Parliament before the year-end.
Tue Oct 13 2020
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
MCO: Licences of five premises suspended for not complying with Environmental Quality Act
The Department of Environment has taken 158 enforcement action on individuals and premises found to have violated the Environmental Quality Act 1974.
Sun Apr 26 2020
Avoid open burning or face the music - Wan Junaidi
Based on the report by the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) issued yesterday, there were two hotspots detected in the country, namely in Pahang and Terengganu.
Sun May 07 2017
Selangor Govt should get more serious with river pollution
The Selangor state government needs to be more serious on the problem of river pollution occurring in the state.
Fri Oct 07 2016
Environmental laws to be revised to give more power to prosecute irresponsible parties - Wan Junaidi
The amendment to the Environmental Quality Act,1974 give more power to the Department of Environment to prosecute parties responsible in causing pollution.
Mon Jan 18 2016
Chor: Build more green concept buildings
Housing developers nationwide have been encouraged to build more 'green concept' buildings and residential areas to ensure better environmental quality.
Thu Nov 29 2012