Environment
Environmental 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…
Read MoreGlobal warming on course for 2.9°C, UN report warns
Action continues to fall far short of pledges, even as temperature and greenhouse gas records are repeatedly broken. By Catherine Early, China Dialogue Countries must make far greater efforts to implement their climate…
Read MoreQ&A: What is the ‘global stocktake’ and could it accelerate climate action?
As nations gather at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, top of the agenda will be the culmination of a process known as the “global stocktake”.By Aruna Chandrasekhar, Josh Gabbatiss, Carbon Brief…
Read MoreMalaysian Climate Action Strategies Explored at MTPIN Meeting Chaired by Prime Minister
The first session of the National Climate Change Action Council Meeting (MTPIN) was held on October 31, 2023, presided over by Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, centered on…
Read MoreKelantan’s Proposed Environmental Changes Under Scrutiny by NRECC
The Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Ministry (NRECC) has expressed strong concern and fundamental disagreement with Kelantan State’s decision to execute proposed alterations to its Development Plan relating to…
Read MoreMalaysia Approves Lynas to Import and Process Rare Earths Until 2026
Lynas Malaysia has not only secured a license extension but also introduced innovative solutions to address radioactive waste concerns. These developments are poised to transform the future of the Australian…
Read MoreMalaysia’s Budget 2024 Paves the Way for Electric Vehicle Revolution
In a historic move, the Malaysian government has unveiled a series of groundbreaking initiatives aimed at promoting electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable energy practices in the country. Prime Minister Datuk…
Read MoreMalaysia’s Battle Against Haze: Health Risks and Urgent Calls for Action
Haze Engulfs West Coast and Southern Peninsular Malaysia Poor air quality has once again descended upon the West coast and Southern regions of Peninsular Malaysia, marking the return of the…
Read MoreSarawak’s Strategic Shift: Harnessing Blue Ammonia for a Sustainable Energy Future
In a groundbreaking development poised to reshape Sarawak’s energy landscape, the state has made the strategic decision to abandon plans for a second methanol plant and instead concentrate its efforts…
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