Environment
Malaysia Sets September 2025 for Euro 5 Petrol Rollout to Boost Air Quality
Kuala Lumpur, November 14, 2024 – Malaysia will commence the rollout of Euro 5 petrol in September 2025, marking a pivotal step toward reducing air pollution and enhancing fuel standards…
Read MoreMalaysia Targets Nationwide Ban on Single-Use Plastics by 2026, Strengthening Push Towards Sustainability
November 7, 2024, Kuala Lumpur – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) has announced a progressive plan to enforce a nationwide ban on single-use plastic bags by…
Read MoreTex Cycle Expands Services with SEL Acquisition
Kuala Lumpur, August 19, 2024 – Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd has taken a significant step towards broadening its service offerings by acquiring a 60% stake in Safety & Environmental…
Read MoreMalaysia Accelerates Push for Net Zero by 2050
Putrajaya, June 15, 2024 – The Malaysian government is ramping up efforts to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This commitment was reinforced at the recent National Climate Change…
Read MoreAI-Powered System to Monitor and Enhance River Quality Launched by Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister
Putrajaya, June 7, 2024 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced a groundbreaking initiative to enhance river quality monitoring in Malaysia using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. This innovative…
Read MoreUN Chief Urges Urgent Action to Protect Earth on World Environment Day
United Nations, June 5, 2024 — On the eve of World Environment Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a clarion call to the global community to protect Earth’s critical ecosystems…
Read MoreThe Global E-Waste Crisis: Insights from the 2024 Monitor
The world is facing a growing crisis when it comes to electronic waste, or e-waste. As our reliance on technology has skyrocketed, with people owning and using multiple electronic devices,…
Read MoreNRES Considers Enacting Carbon Emission Legislation
Kuala Lumpur, May 16 — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) is actively exploring the need to introduce specific carbon emission-related laws as part of the second…
Read MoreEnvironmental Crimes Convictions Surge, Minister Urges Stricter Punishment
Kuala Lumpur, March 21, 2024 – The number of environmental crime convictions saw a significant increase last year, with 409 cases brought to court compared to 289 cases in 2019,…
Read MoreElectronic Waste Surges, Outpacing Recycling Efforts: UN Report
GENEVA / BONN, March 20, 2024 – A recent report from the United Nations reveals a staggering rise in electronic waste (e-waste) generation, far outpacing efforts in recycling. The fourth…
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