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Three areas in Johor record unhealthy API as at 9 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Three areas in Johor recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading as at 9 this morning. Based on the data of the online Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) of the Department of Environment (DOE), the highest API was logged in Larkin at 156 followed by Pasir Gudang with 152 as well as […]

DoE activates action plans following unhealthy air quality in Kuching, Serian and Shah Alam 

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Open Burning Action Plan and the National Haze Action Plan were activated after several areas recorded unhealthy air pollution index (API) readings. Department of Environment (DoE) director-general Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaafar in a statement said the action plans were activated to coordinate the actions of government agencies in dealing […]

Palm oil producers told to comply with environ laws

KUCHING: Palm oil manufacturers are reminded to stick to environmental laws to achieve 100 percent compliance during their licensing period. State Department of Environment (DoE) director John Rampai said more emphasis should be given to ensure environmental pollution and potential health issues to humans can be curbed. “The context of environmental management through the hierarchy […]

DOE ready to deal with open burning issues

PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Environment (DOE) has prepared several measures mainly to address the opening burning issue that among others causes air quality deterioration as well as local haze that can jeopardise public health. It said during the Southwest Monsoon, usually from May to September, there is an occurrence of thunderstorms and heavy rains but […]

Sarawak JPJ issues over 40 notices in integrated traffic operation

SERIAN: The Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued over 40 notices for various traffic offences to motorists as part of an integrated operation held in conjunction with ‘Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri’, here yesterday (Apr 20). The department said the operation involved personnel from the National Anti-Drugs Agency (NADA), Department of Environment (DoE) and Immigration […]

Giving students headstart on environment conservation

KUCHING: The organisation of the Sustainable School-Environmental Award Programme (SLAAS) is an effort to create a school environment that emphasises the preservation and conservation of the environment. State Department of Environment (DOE) Director Hazland Mohamad said it also involved aspects of management, curriculum, co-curriculum and greening of the school environment. “Therefore, the involvement of school […]

Household e-waste collection campaign Oct 22

KUCHING: The state Department of Environment (DOE) and the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) in collaboration with Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) will organise a household e-waste (BEE) collection campaign in Samariang this Saturday (Oct 22). According to DOE statement, the programme to be located at the parking area of ​​Mydin Bandar Baru Samariang […]

E-wastes collection campaign this Sunday

KUCHING: An Electrical and Electronic Waste (BEE) collection campaign will be held at Mayor Swee Guan Park this Sunday (Sept 11). The campaign, jointly organised by the Department of Environment (DoE) together with Natural Resources and Environment Board, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) and Trienekens will be on from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Members of the […]

All required to refrain from open burning

KUCHING: Members of the public are reminded not to do open burning during the dry season when the country is experiencing the Southwest Monsoon season. State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said the department together with the Department of Environment (DOE), Sarawak Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB), Malaysian Meteorological Department […]

Oil palm mills reminded to comply with environment Act

KUCHING: Oil palm mills in Sarawak are to fully comply with the Environmental Quality Act, 1974 to prevent water and air pollution. “There are a total of 85 oil palm mills here, and I hope all will comply with the updated regulations,” said Sarawak Department of Environment (DoE) director Hamzah Mohamad.  “This year, we aim […]