Open burning prohibited in Selangor, Pahang, Johor

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.

DOE: Relocate set-up to reopen

The Environment Department (DOE) has upheld the Selangor government’s 2019 directive to a battery factory in Kampung Jenjarom to relocate, bringing an end to plans by the owner to reopen the plant.Selangor DOE director Nor Aziah Jaafar said the decision was made after taking into account the fact that the village in Kuala Langat was a medium industry zone and therefore unsuitable for battery-production activities, which were considered a heavy industry.

Virtual approach to green tech conference a success

THE 11th International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM 2020), the first virtual edition held last October, has successfully reinforced its role as the leading green technology, business and innovation platform in South-East Asia.

Penang sea project set to take off

GEORGE TOWN: The proposed Penang South Reclamation (PSR) is set to get going with the state expecting formal approval for the environment management plan (EMP) once the movement control order is over.

NGOs say no to reopening of battery factory

NON-GOVERNMENTAL organisations in Selangor have called on the authorities to intervene in the reopening of a battery factory in Kampung Jenjarom, Kuala Langat in Selangor.

Tuan Ibrahim: Destruction at Segari Melintang Forest Reserve likely due to quarry

IPOH (Bernama): Environmental destruction at the Segari Melintang Forest Reserve, Manjung is believed to be due to a quarry project at the site.

No solution to impasse between residents and factory owner

THERE seems to be no end in sight for the battery factory saga in Kampung Jenjarom in Kuala Langat.

Weather woes in peninsula expected to abate

KUALA LUMPUR: The weather condi­tions in Peninsular Malaysia are expected to improve, which means floods caused by the monsoon season will soon be over, said Environment and Water Minis­ter Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

Minister: DOE yet to receive factory’s application

THE Environment and Water Ministry has yet to receive a formal application from a battery factory to operate near Kampung Jenjarom in Banting, Selangor.