Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Terengganu's government will convene an engagement session from August 26-28 to address coral reef degradation at Pulau Redang, examining enforcement gaps and considering stricter penalties for tour operators breaching regulations.
Malaysia's Malayan tiger population is showing encouraging signs of recovery following the implementation of the Biodiversity Protection and Patrol (BP3) programme since 2019, with intensified enforcement operations and habitat protection yielding tangible results in the fight against poaching.
Southeast Asia's governments tackle climate resilience, energy security and governance shifts. Indonesia boosts marine conservation while Laos targets illegal mining. ASEAN emphasises food and energy security amid Middle East tensions.
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A fatal tree collapse on Jalan Tun Razak has exposed gaps in Malaysia's urban forestry practices. Experts argue for systematic inspections, certified arborists, and technology-driven management rather than reactive responses.
US President Donald Trump has blamed Canada for wildfire smoke polluting northeastern America and threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian goods unless the country addresses the problem.
Penang Port Commission has rolled out a new Standard Operating Procedure for managing ship-generated waste, requiring licensed operators and multi-agency approvals to strengthen environmental controls and support sustainable port operations.
Kelantan's Deputy Menteri Besar has assured that all forest reserves removed from gazette status will be replaced with alternative areas to maintain the state's forest cover.
The Federal Government will distribute RM250 million via the Ecological Fiscal Transfer mechanism to states for biodiversity conservation in 2026, ensuring local communities benefit from natural resource development.
Malaysia's National Climate Change Bill, expected in Parliament this year, will elevate the country to approximately the 60th globally with dedicated climate legislation and position it as ASEAN's second such nation.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the importance of federal-state cooperation in advancing Malaysia's national climate change agenda, highlighting the need for inclusive policymaking that respects constitutional provisions.
India's government is scrambling to contain public fury over its mandatory E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy after the attorney general called it an 'experiment', prompting planned protests and widespread social media complaints about fuel efficiency.
Penang DAP Socialist Youth has dismissed environmental group Sahabat Alam Malaysia's court challenge to the Penang South Reclamation project, calling the 'illegal island' characterisation propaganda following the NGO's legal defeat.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu has convened the inaugural International Conference on Microplastics, drawing 126 delegates from 10 countries to address the growing threat of plastic contamination in oceans, rivers, and food chains.
A mother elephant stayed beside her dead calf for seven hours after it was hit by a Perodua Bezza on Jalan Felda Nitar in Mersing early today, reviving memories of the Gerik tragedy that captured national attention.