KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The government has agreed to extend the concession agreement with Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd for another 12 years, until Dec 31, 2034, said Environment and Water Minister Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

PUTRAJAYA, March 20 — Malaysia will be detaining a container from Los Angeles, USA, suspected to be carrying commercial plastic waste when it arrives at Port Klang on Monday (March 22).

KOTA BHARU, Feb 7 — The Federal government through the Ministry of Environment and Water (Kasa) will review the application submitted by the Kelantan state government for an allocation of RM1.7 billion to resolve the treated water problem in the state.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Clinical waste increased by 20 per cent since the Covid-19 outbreak in the country, said Environment and Water (Kasa) Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

SEPANG, Oct 5 — The odour pollution in Sungai Semenyih, which resulted in the closure of the Sungai Semenyih and Bukit Tampoi water treatment plants (LRA) to stop operations since 4.30pm yesterday, is suspected to have originated from the Nilai Industrial Estate, Negeri Sembilan.

PUTRAJAYA, June 4 — The Ops Air Raya 2020, aimed at preventing river pollution, will be extended until June 13, said Environment and Water Minister Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — There were 160 cases of river pollution reported in which enforcement was taken during the movement control order period from March 18 to May 4, Environment and Water Minister Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The study by Malaysian researchers to find out if traces of the Covid-19 virus can be found in the sewerage system may be used to detect Covid-19 infections in communities, particularly those who do not show any symptoms (asymptomatic cases).

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 — The Environment and Water Ministry has announced two incentives to reduce the financial burden of water companies during movement control order (MCO), to ensure continuous water supply.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — The amount of clinical waste generated in the country increased by 27 per cent last month compared to a 17 per cent rise in February following the Covid-19 outbreak, said Environment and Water Minister Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.