Asean calls for 'self-restraint' in South China Sea activities
A joint statement said that some ASEAN members expressed concerns over land reclamations and serious incidents in the area, including damage to the marine environment.
Fri May 12 2023
MACC opens investigation paper on Melaka land reclamation project
The MACC today opened an investigation paper in connection with a land reclamation project in Melaka believed to involve corrupt practices.
Wed Oct 13 2021
East Coast flooding: Breaking the annual cycle
Land reclamation in the name of construction of artificial land barriers should be given serious policy consideration.
Tue Nov 10 2020
KLIP Project: Melaka allocates RM5.4 million in compensation for fishermen
The Melaka government has allocated RM5.4 million in compensation payment for 185 fishermen in the Kuala Linggi state constituency whose livelihood will be adversely affected by the construction of th
Wed Jul 29 2020
New EIA system to be introduced soon - Wan Junaidi
The new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system will be introduced soon, which among others, lists more stringent conditions for mega development projects including marine land reclamation.
Fri Jul 28 2017
DOE yet to get EIA report on Penang reclamation project - Wan Junaidi
The Department of Environment (DOE) has not received the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)) report from the developer of the land reclamation project in Penang.
Mon Apr 03 2017
Impacts on reclamation activities in Penang should be assessed - Wan Junaidi
The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry has instructed relevant departments and agencies to assess the impact of land reclamation activities in Penang.
Sat Dec 24 2016
Konsortium Asia Petrohub to undertake US$20 bln development project in Yan
The project's first phase, to kick off in the next six to nine months, would see the region's largest reclamation work covering 7,500 acres (3,035 ha.) of land.
Sun Nov 27 2016
Melaka signs MoU with China province Guangdong
The MoU provides for cooperation, among others, in land development, agriculture, connectivity, tourism, knowledge-sharing in trade and investment.
Mon Sep 21 2015
China's land reclamation in South China Sea grows - Pentagon report
Beijing was in the process of completing a runway on one of its seven man-made outposts which could potentially be used as an alternative runway for carrier-based planes.
Sat Aug 22 2015
Singapore yet to receive official response from Malaysia over reclamation work
Singapore has yet to receive official confirmation from Malaysia on two land reclamation projects in the Straits of Johor.
Tue Jan 20 2015
Source of Tanjung Kupang pollution known next week
Hundreds of fish had died due to the pollution believed to have been caused by reclamation works in the area.
Sat Feb 15 2014
Thousands of fish found dead along Johor Straits
The livelihood of fishermen and fish farmers have been affected by the mass death possibly due to land reclamation works in the area.
Thu Feb 13 2014