Penang retired teacher transforms used, but cleaned, face masks into aprons, bibs and flower pot covers

Retired teacher Choong Lay Khuan upcycles all kinds of fabrics, including used face masks, into household items.

70% of open-burning calls related to bush fires

JOHOR Fire and Rescue Department has received more than 600 calls related to open burning since the middle of January

Centre to provide public with data on S’gor govt’s efforts

THE public will soon be able to view selected data that is monitored and tracked at the Smart Selangor Operations Centre (SSOC), once the state government decides which data dashboard can be published for public viewing.

‘Need for proper handling of open burning issue’

KLANG: While the fire caused by open burning is still raging at the Kuala Langat Selatan Forest Reserve, state authorities are also saddled with simmering peat fires in Johan Setia here.

Open burning prohibited in Selangor, Pahang, Johor

More fires raging at forest reserve

KLANG: Raging forest fires have destroyed a large chunk of the Kuala Langat Selatan forest reserve as more hotspots are detected, aggravated by the dry weather and wind conditions.

Six open burning cases being probed, says minister

PETALING JAYA: There are six investigation papers on open burning and stern action is being taken against the perpetrators, says Environment and Water Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

MPS may convert illegal dumpsites in Selayang

SELAYANG Municipal Council (MPS) is considering turning illegal dumpsites into proper areas for dumping rubbish in its effort to deal with the increasing number of open burning cases originating from illegal sites.

The heat is on – till mid-March

PETALING JAYA: The scorching weather that has persisted throughout the Chinese New Year festive period is expected to last till at least mid-March, potentially making the coming weeks blistering hot.

Brace for dry spell

Be prudent consumers to avoid water rationing amid pandemic, Penangites told.