GEORGE TOWN: The sea in Batu Ferringhi became so polluted that it turned brackish grey, but there was no one to blame. Instead of an emerald sea, beach- goers were greeted yesterday with cloudy water all along the 2km tourism belt. The grey water that framed the shoreline along the Read more…
KUALA LUMPUR: Local waste management experts are confident Malaysia can shift to a circular economy where reduction, reuse and recycling of resources prevail for the benefit of the environment. At least one trade organisation, the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA), is already taking the necessary steps in that direction. The Read more…
Japanese fans clean up stadium Japan on Tuesday, June 19, became the first Asian side ever to beat a South American team at the World Cup. The Blue Samurai downed Colombia 2-1, as the South Americans played with a man down for 86 minutes in Saransk, Russia. Read More
TWO banana leaf restaurants and a Chinese kopitiam in Seksyen 5 Petaling Jaya were ordered to close operations for being dirty in a morning raid by Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) health officers. The three eateries – Restoran Gasing, Raju’s restaurant and Sri Paandi restaurant – are all located in Read more…
With China’s decision to stop taking in the world’s plastic waste and recyclables, countries like Singapore will have to consider the limitations and alternatives to plastic recycling. SINGAPORE: If you think putting your plastic waste into the blue bin means it will automatically be recycled, think again. Read More