Preventing pollution at river basins

SELANGOR will scrutinise preventive measures taken by contractors of infrastructure projects near rivers to ensure silt does not end up in the water bodies.

Insight - Is the economy getting better?

'No other option': Deadly India floods bare conflicts from hydropower boom

RAINI, India (Reuters) - Growing up in a remote tribal village high in the Indian Himalayas, Kundan Singh loved to play on a field by the sparkling Rishiganga river.

Only minor open burning cases detected during four-day CNY op in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: No environment-related offences, except for some open burning by house owners, were recorded during a four-day special operation in conjunction with Chinese New Year recently.

Stopping a ‘silent’ attacker

STANDING by the ‘no movement, no infection’ approach, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow is urging the public to continue committing to new norms and adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Health DG: 13 new Covid-19 clusters detected on Wednesday (Feb 17)

PETALING JAYA: A total of 13 new Covid-19 clusters were detected in the country on Wednesday (Feb 17), said the Health Ministry.

Over 7k foreign workers tested positive for Covid-19, says Ismail Sabri

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 7,000 foreign workers have been infected with Covid-19, while 379,675 tested negative following screenings conducted nationwide.

Neighbourly concern

WHAT happens when foreign workers have to undergo mandatory home quarantine?

15 building sites ordered to close after breaking SOP

KUALA LUMPUR: The Construc­tion Industry Development Board (CIDB) ordered 15 construction sites to close yesterday after failing to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOP).

Recoveries outpace new cases for fifth day running

PUTRAJAYA: For the fifth consecutive day, the number of Covid-19 recoveries in the country has outnumbered the number of new cases.