SHAH ALAM, Dec 11 — The Selangor Department of Environment (DoE) and Klang Municipal Council (MPK) raided premises in Jalan Telok Gong, Port Klang near here yesterday on suspicion of causing water pollution.

SHAH ALAM, Dec 9 — A total of 731 areas (84.9 per cent) out of the 861 areas affected by unscheduled water disruption has been fully restored as of 1pm today.

By Nadiah Zamlus SHAH ALAM, Nov 27 — Six fixed patrol stations are being built near the Sungai Selangor and Sungai Semenyih river basins for continuous monitoring of the raw water sources. State executive councillor for infrastructure and public amenities Izham Hashim said three stations will...

SHAH ALAM, Nov 27 — There is currently no special device that can detect odour pollution of raw water sources, says state executive councillor for infrastructure and public amenities Izham Hashim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — The prosecution of two individuals under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) for sabotaging water services in Selangor yesterday clearly demonstrates that the Ministry of Environment and Water will not compromise on environmental crimes.

SHAH ALAM, Nov 24 — Selangor is in the final stages of developing an environment-friendly and high-tech method to address the issue of river pollution in the state.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — There should be stricter law enforcement efforts to deter illegal activities and irresponsible actions by companies in the handling of chemical and its waste disposal, according to the Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia (CICM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The Environment and Water Ministry (Kasa) is offering a reward of RM5,000 to anyone with information and evidence that will lead to the arrest of those responsible for the water pollution in Sungai Selangor that caused the most recent water supply disruption in the state.

SHAH ALAM, Nov 5 — The Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told today that most of the river pollution cases in the state were caused by licensed companies or factories.

By Sherilyn Pang SHAH ALAM, Oct 30 — A total of RM200 million has been allocated towards solving raw water pollution issues in the state, says the Selangor Menteri Besar. Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the project will commence this year and is expected to be completed within 18...

By Khairul Azran Hussin SHAH ALAM, Oct 28 — Swift action by the Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) in resolving a black oil spill incident has prevented the closure of the water treatment plant. The agency in a statement said that discarded engine oil waste was detected at the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The disruption in unscheduled water supply yesterday was not the first and for certain, it caused public outrage as it had happened several times before during the movement control order (MCO) period.

PORT DICKSON, Oct 13 — The amendment to Environmental Quality Act 1974, including to increase the fine amount for water pollution cases, is expected to be tabled in Parliament before the year-end.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Industries at risk of causing pollution to raw water sources and surface water intakes of water treatment plants (LRAs), including the livestock industry, need to be regulated and listed in the legislation.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Sept 28 — Selangor will make use of the Sungai Gong flood reservoir as a site to treat polluted water source, says Izham Hashim. The Selangor Public Amenities, Agricultural Modernisation and Agro-based Industry Committee chairman said contaminated water will...

By Khairul Azran Hussin SHAH ALAM, Sept 23 — The discoloured water sample that was recently taken from Sungai Gong, Rawang, has been sent to the Department of Chemistry for further analysis. State Environment, Green Technology, Science, Technology and Innovation and Consumer Affairs Committee...

SHAH ALAM, Sept 8 — Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, decrees that heftier penalty against offenders found guilty of water pollution should include mandatory imprisonment and a maximum fine.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has called for more effective law enforcement, including heavier penalties for offenders involved in water resources pollution.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The factory involved in the water pollution incident in Sungai Gong, Rawang, will be issued a notice to cease operations on Monday, says Selangor Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.

SHAH ALAM, Sept 5 — The Selangor State Water Resources Special Selection Committee (JPK-SAS) had reiterated its recommendation for existing laws to be amended to include harsher penalties against water polluters.