BANGI, Oct 7 — Engagement sessions with state governments and local authorities on penalties to address plastic disposal and pollution will continue, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

NEW YORK, Sept 24 — California and several environmental groups sued Exxon Mobil yesterday and accused the oil giant of engaging in a decades-long campaign that helped fuel global plastic waste pollution.

PARIT BUNTAR, Aug 30 — The government considers the ecosystem and supply chain in the implementation of projects aimed at meeting the needs of the people, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The government is looking to implement a carbon tax to incentivise local companies to reduce carbon emissions, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz today.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar HULU LANGAT, Aug 12 — The Kajang constituency office has launched the “Kajang Bersih, Kajang Di Hatiku” campaign to promote environmental awareness among the local community. Assemblyman David Cheong said that initially, the campaign will be held in Kajang schools to...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 11 — Selangor aims to contribute 15 per cent of the overall e-waste collection in the country by 2026, via a special programme launched at the state level. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said Malaysia’s e-waste production is expected to reach 24.5...

BEIJING, July 10 — China, the world’s largest beef importer, and Brazil, the biggest supplier, will set up a pilot scheme as part of efforts to make beef production more sustainable, state media said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The government has agreed to establish a national decarbonisation committee, with state governments among its stakeholders, to ensure a balanced and orderly transition to low-carbon development.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — The government is mulling the introduction of dedicated legislation to address plastic disposal and pollution, which has been a major issue in Malaysia.

WASHINGTON, June 6 — United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres said yesterday countries must confront not just the fossil fuel industry, but also companies that support efforts to obstruct climate action.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — Malaysia is committed to significantly cut its carbon emissions, pledging to reach “net zero” by 2050.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 14 — The restructuring of the (NRECC) which has been separated into two ministries will not change the objectives and direction of the government especially in environmental sustainability, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — While passionate members of the public are increasingly concerned with environmental issues, the question arises if the debate has lost nuance.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — World leaders will be gathering at Expo City, Dubai from Nov 30 to Dec 12 for the 28th annual United Nations (UN) climate meeting (COP28) to discuss how to limit and prepare for future climate change.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Malaysia is calling for regional integration to reduce social disparities and trade barriers among Asian countries.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah today expressed the need for new policies and approaches that consider all the weaknesses of current river basin management approaches to be drawn up immediately to address issues relating to the sustainability of rivers.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The National Open Burning Action Plan and the National Haze Action Plan were activated after several areas recorded unhealthy air pollution index (API) readings.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) Ministry and the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) today announced 29 winners of the National Energy Awards (NEA) 2023.

By Selangor Journal Team SELANGOR is poised to reduce its overall carbon footprint and be at the forefront of sustainable development in green technology, says Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Orang Asli Affairs Committee chairman Hee Loy Sian. Recognising the urgent need to address...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The El Nino phenomenon is expected to occur in Southeast Asia some time next month and the resulting hotter and drier weather is set to exacerbate the haze situation in the region.