![Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine; 50 missing Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine; 50 missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712129393_taiwanearthquakejp.jpg)
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine; 50 missing
Aftershocks could still be felt in Taipei, with more than 50 recorded, weather officials said.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Is harsher punishment effective in addressing river pollution? Is harsher punishment effective in addressing river pollution?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684122442_TBpencemaranportklan.jpg)
Is harsher punishment effective in addressing river pollution?
Malaysia is still grappling with frequent water supply disruptions due to pollution, which has taken a toll on daily routines of consumers.
Thu Nov 23 2023
![Factory issued with stop-work order after pollution detected in Sungai Ngulang Factory issued with stop-work order after pollution detected in Sungai Ngulang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652139490_SungaiNgulang.jpg)
Factory issued with stop-work order after pollution detected in Sungai Ngulang
Mohamad Fitri said action was taken to cease operations of the factory near the area.
Wed May 11 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
![River pollution: Company compounded RM30,000, clear oil waste River pollution: Company compounded RM30,000, clear oil waste](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/51503393536_JudgeGavel.jpg)
River pollution: Company compounded RM30,000, clear oil waste
Checks at the premises found that the operator had failed to maintain the oil traps and oil interceptors properly.
Mon Oct 25 2021
![Consider planetary health in development, socio-economic planning - PM Consider planetary health in development, socio-economic planning - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615979389_PEMERKASA.jpg)
Consider planetary health in development, socio-economic planning - PM
The National River Trail programme is also welcomed by all states and ministries involved in the efforts to reduce river pollution.
Fri Mar 26 2021
![River pollution: Sungai Ngulang can still be saved - MNS River pollution: Sungai Ngulang can still be saved - MNS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615773335_SungaiNgulang.jpg)
River pollution: Sungai Ngulang can still be saved - MNS
Ahmad said the state government should continue to intensify monitoring and enforcement of the law to ensure its rivers remained clean.
Mon Mar 15 2021
![SWCorp takes proactive measures to prevent recurrence of river pollution SWCorp takes proactive measures to prevent recurrence of river pollution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81614471397_SungaiTercemar.jpg)
SWCorp takes proactive measures to prevent recurrence of river pollution
The desludging process and regular maintenance in the sediment basin will be done for at least four months to remove all the silt.
Fri Mar 05 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
![Development of green technology to tackle Selangor's river pollution at final stage Development of green technology to tackle Selangor's river pollution at final stage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51606182833_IrIzhamHashim.jpg)
Development of green technology to tackle Selangor's river pollution at final stage
The technology is being developed in collaboration with a private company and a local water expert.
Tue Nov 24 2020
![River pollution: Cops held fifth suspect River pollution: Cops held fifth suspect](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61501234515_handcuffsgari.jpg)
River pollution: Cops held fifth suspect
Police have arrested another suspect linked to the recent odour pollution incident in Sungai Selangor
Fri Nov 13 2020
![Selangor River Pollution: What you need to know right now Selangor River Pollution: What you need to know right now](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/61585348720_sungaiselangor.jpg)
Selangor River Pollution: What you need to know right now
Water pollution in Selangor rivers occurred at least four times this year and has caused water supply disruption for over 1 million consumers in the Klang Valley each time.
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
![Selangor confident short, long-term measures will resolve water supply disruptions Selangor confident short, long-term measures will resolve water supply disruptions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41597141007_air.jpg)
Selangor confident short, long-term measures will resolve water supply disruptions
The Selangor state government is confident that several short and long-term measures will be able to fully solve water supply disruptions caused by river pollution.
Fri Oct 30 2020
![Early result of analysis for pollution in Sungai Batang Benar found it caused by Dimethyl Disulfide - Exco Early result of analysis for pollution in Sungai Batang Benar found it caused by Dimethyl Disulfide - Exco](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)
Early result of analysis for pollution in Sungai Batang Benar found it caused by Dimethyl Disulfide - Exco
The results were from the analysis of five soil samples taken in the bush area near an industrial area at Jalan Emas, Nilai Industrial Area.
Thu Oct 29 2020