New law would detail enforcement, regulation related to mining activities in permanent forest reserves

Tengku Zafrul says Malaysia pushing initiatives to make goal financially viable

JC3 to align strategies with Asean methodology using science-based processes

Locals left stunned, reeling at unexpected severity, question why authorities did not alert them

COPENHAGEN, July 31 — Damage to European forests from increased logging, wildfires, drought and pests is reducing their ability to absorb carbon dioxide, putting European Union emissions targets at risk, scientists warned yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Asean and its Dialogue Partners have reaffirmed their strong commitment to advancing regional cooperation on climate action, environmental sustainability and disaster resilience, in line with Malaysia’s chairmanship theme of “Inclusivity and Sustainability.” This shared...

BRUSSELS, July 2 — The European Commission has proposed a legally binding target to cut the European Union’s (EU) net greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent by 2040, compared to 1990 levels.

By Rafiqah Rauf SHAH ALAM, June 19 — Public education and awareness regarding climate change must be strengthened, particularly to encourage communities to become the eyes and ears of the authorities in monitoring incidents related to extreme weather. Selangor Climate Adaptation Centre (SCAC)...

By Yasmin Ramlan  SHAH ALAM, May 19 — The newly launched Selangor Climate Adaptation Centre (SCAC) is expected to become a major contributor to the state’s green growth mission and climate resilience efforts amid rising environmental challenges and global uncertainties.  According to Selangor...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, May 19 — Selangor has established Malaysia’s first state-level climate governance centre, which is set to strengthen science and data-based responses to the escalating climate crisis. State executive councillor for public health and the environment Jamaliah...

SINGAPORE, May 7 — Asean must build on its shared strengths and deepen partnerships on climate action across all sectors following the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and its sweeping tariff plans.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Malaysia reached a significant milestone in forest conservation by introducing the Forest Conservation Certificate (FCC) protocol to the global community through its participation in the ongoing ESG Xchange 2025 in Hong Kong.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) remains committed to its role as the country’s focal point for climate change reporting to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in line with the Paris Agreement.

PHNOM PENH, April 25 — The 24th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Climate Outlook Forum was convened in Phnom Penh, Cambodia yesterday, focusing on heatwaves and public health.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated Malaysia's commitment to reduce carbon intensity by 45 per cent by 2030 and achieve net-zero carbon by 2050.

WASHINGTON, April 9 — United States President Donald Trump issued an executive order yesterday that aims to block the enforcement of state laws passed to reduce the use of fossil fuels and combat climate change.

BRUSSELS, April 8 — Europe had its warmest March since records began, as climate change continues to push temperatures to unprecedented levels, European Union scientists said today.

BRUSSELS, April 7 — The European Commission is considering counting international carbon credits towards its next climate target, a move that could weaken the carbon dioxide (CO2)-cutting efforts it demands from domestic industries, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today has called on Asean members to scale up private sector investments in climate projects given the scale of the region’s investment needs.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Malaysia aims to complete its National Adaptation Plan (MyNAP) by next year, focusing on both mitigation and adaptation strategies.