KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Two key environmental meetings will be held as part of Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship this year, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Jan 14 — The Selangor government has earned praise for its proposal to ban single-use plastic bags from Friday to Sunday, a move seen as a significant step to reduce plastic waste. Ecotourism and Conservation Society Malaysia (Ecomy) president Andrew Sebastian...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Nov 27 — The state government is identifying more land that can be gazetted as permanent forest reserves. State executive councillor for environment and public health Jamaliah Jamaluddin said Selangor is committed to maintaining at least 30 per cent of the state’s...

CALI, Nov 5 — Wealthy nations appeared to hit a limit with how much they are willing to pay to conserve nature around the world, instead shifting their focus at the two-week United Nations biodiversity summit toward discussions of private money filling the funding gap.

WASHINGTON, Oct 25 — A group of funds backed by the world’s 20 largest economies aimed at financing climate transition projects must be more targeted and operate with greater efficiency to improve the slow pace of disbursements, according to a report yesterday from the G20’s sustainable finance working group.

SERDANG, Oct 23 — Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has called on all organisations in Malaysia to integrate the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework to support the nation’s efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

By Norrasyidah Arshad HULU SELANGOR, Oct 13 — Charging 20 sen for plastic bags is the only control and awareness method employed by the state government to reduce single-use plastic. State executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the accumulated fees are...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Malaysia has successfully reduced its consumption of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) by 70 per cent in 2023, surpassing the target of 42.9 per cent.

BANGI, Oct 8 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has channelled RM1.21 million to local authorities (PBTs) to ensure the success of the KPKT Environmental Campaigns this year, said its minister Nga Kor Ming.

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.