Malaysia News
Waste policy re-enforced July 1
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Malaysia News
Hidden in a plantation, illegal e-waste factory raked in over RM10mil monthly
SUNGAI PETANI: Imagine over RM10 million worth of precious metals being extracted monthly from an illegal e-waste recycling facility, hidden within a palm oil plantation in Tikam Batu. This facility, raided by authorities today, has been a hub for extracting metals such as copper, aluminum, and iron, causing severe environmental Read more…
Malaysia News
Nik Nazmi: Cleaning of oil spill in Pengerang waters to complete on Saturday
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Cleaning work of the oil spill in the waters of Pengerang, Johor, which started yesterday morning is scheduled to be completed on Saturday, said Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. He said phase one of the cleaning work, involving collecting Read more…
Malaysia News
Malaysia uncovers at least 106 containers of e-waste in ports, vows stricter enforcement
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Malaysia News
PJ mayor says storm generated 28 tonnes of waste
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Malaysia News
Jelutong landfill in limbo
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International News
Why recycling cannot solve world’s plastic pollution problem
A report by the International Pollutants Elimination Network shows how recycled plastic contains hazardous material, threatening to make us more susceptible to serious health problems Read More at https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/why-recycling-cannot-solve-worlds-plastic-pollution-problem-2533164-2024-04-29?utm_source=washare&utm_medium=socialicons&utm_campaign=shareurltracking
Malaysia News
INTERACTIVE: Turning the tide on Ramadan food waste
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Malaysia News
Deputy Miti minister: Timely for Malaysia to see biomass as feedstock for advance fuels
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 ― Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong said it is time for Malaysia to see biomass as the feedstock for new and advanced fuels and other green industries. He emphasised the government’s strategy to bolster the biomass sector as biomass is often seen Read more…
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Ministry: National Circular Economy Council agrees to legislative transformation for solid waste management
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The National Circular Economy Council (NCEC) has agreed to a legislative transformation to ensure the circular economy for solid waste management can operate smoothly nationwide. In a statement today, the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) pointed out that the transformation is necessary because the Read more…