KAPAR, Nov 16 — The Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry (NRECC) is investigating the source of the oil pollution and foul stench baffling the estimated 6,000 residents living near an industrial zone since last month.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 11 — The government has allocated RM725.7 million to implement the Flood Mitigation (RTB) project in the Dengkil area up to Labohan Dagang, said Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (Nahrim) is actively promoting rainwater harvesting on a large scale as one of the alternatives to deal with water issues in the country.

By Amar Shah Mohsen KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — Residents in different states across the country could see an increase in water tariff as early as next year.  Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said he will present a proposal to the Cabinet before the end...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The government is looking into imposing heavier penalties on individuals or parties found throwing rubbish into rivers, said Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Malaysia looks forward to expanding collaboration with the Netherlands in developing pilot projects on flood mitigation and climate resilience, says Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

By Yasmin Ramlan KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — A Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) offering a long-term solution to address flooding in several locations in Klang is expected to kick off in 2024, said Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. The project, to be...

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 — The Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry (NRECC) intends to cease the payment of Ecological Fiscal Transfer for Biodiversity Conservation (EFT) to Kelantan if the state continues with its plan to make changes to its development plan involving environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs).

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 24 — The Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Ministry (NRECC) will obtain a full report on the October 18 flash flood that hit Zoo Negara to prevent a recurrence of the incident, said its minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 24 — The National Biodiversity Council (NBC) must be further empowered as the primary platform to strengthen policies and strategies for biodiversity conservation nationally, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad urged companies and financial institutions to participate in the voluntary carbon markets (VCM), one of the government's key initiatives to address climate change agenda.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 21 — Every state must have a pollution prevention and river cleaning action plan to deal with Malaysia's river pollution issue.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 — The Department of Environment (DoE) has been directed to increase enforcement and daily patrols in potential open burning areas, said Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change (NRECC) Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Malaysia has proposed upgrading the 2002 Asean Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution (AATHP) to address the cross-border haze issue more comprehensively.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The government, through the Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Ministry (NRECC), will hold discussions with relevant parties to plan improvements to the waste disposal system at the Selayang Market.

TANJUNG MALIM, Oct 16 — The Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Ministry (NRECC) will continue to assess whether there is a need to proceed with the drafting of the proposed Bill on Transboundary Haze to address the haze crisis in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The government is expected to suffer an estimated loss of up to RM17 billion over the next 25 years if measures are not taken to mitigate disaster risk and prepare for emergencies.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The Dewan Rakyat passed the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill 2023 today, securing the country’s long-term goal of saving nearly RM100 billion in utility bills by 2050.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The El Nino phenomenon is expected to become more extreme with an increase in temperature and a reduction in rainfall nationwide this year due to global warming.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) expects the haze currently affecting the country will not last long given the frequently changing wind patterns, said Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.