DOE to start e-waste collection campaign

KUALA LUMPUR: Although Malaysians are more aware of the importance of recycling solid waste, many still discard electrical and electronic goods (e-waste) arbitrarily, not realising the negative impact on health and the environment.

Plans activated to fight haze

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Open Burning Action Plan and the National Haze Action Plan have been activated to coordinate measures by government agencies in addressing open burning and the haze in the country.

DOE bans open burning due to haze

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The Department of Environment (DOE) has imposed a ban on open burning in the whole country except for cremation, religious purposes, grilling/barbecue and flaring until the end of the southwest monsoon period.

Improvements in progress

Banting factory explains steps instituted in response to residents’ complaints of pollution.

Open burning prohibited in Selangor, Pahang, Johor

39 students affected in new case of air pollution

JOHOR BARU: Another air pollution incident has resulted in 39 students from five schools in Pasir Gudang to vomit and have breathing difficulties.

39 students from five schools in Pasir Gudang suffer breathing difficulties

JOHOR BARU: Another 39 students from five schools in Pasir Gudang here experienced breathing difficulties and vomiting, believed to be caused by air pollution.

Factories found with high traces of toxic gases

JOHOR BARU: Authorities have identified three chemical factories within the Pasir Gudang area which have been found with high traces of toxic gases.

DOE to act against 18 illegal chemical factories in Pasir Gudang

JOHOR BARU: The Department of Environment is expected to take action against 18 illegal chemical factories that have been found to be operating in the Pasir Gudang area.

DOE steps up op against smoke emission

PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Environment (DOE) is intensifying operations against excessive black smoke emission by vehicles that can cause air pollution during the current hot and dry weather.