Environment news in Damansara
24 stories within reach of Damansara, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Nestle Malaysia Strengthens Commitment through Beach and Underwater Cleanup Initiative
Nestle Malaysia's Beach and Underwater Cleanup Initiative, which began in 2019, has been expanded to include environmental conservation, education, and community engagement to protect the country's coastal and marine ecosystems.
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DOE: Transboundary haze thickens 1,211 hotspots detected in southern Asean, mostly in Kalimantan
The Department of Environment (DOE) reported that transboundary haze has thickened as 1,211 hotspots were detected across southern Asean, mostly in Kalimantan. The hotspots are contributing to deteriorating air quality in Malaysia, prompting monitoring and potential health advisories.
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SPAN: One dam critical, nine at warning level as El Nino puts pressure on Malaysia’s raw water reserves
SPAN reports that 37 of Malaysia's 49 major dams are at critical or warning levels due to El Nino, with one dam critical and nine at warning level, putting pressure on raw water reserves. The agency urges water conservation as dry weather persists.
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Haze continues choking Malaysia as 19 areas see 'Unhealthy' air quality
Malaysia continues to experience haze as 19 air quality monitoring stations record 'unhealthy' air pollutant index levels, affecting multiple areas across the country.
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Haze worsens as 18 areas across Malaysia, including KL, Putrajaya, record unhealthy air quality
Air quality across Malaysia deteriorated this morning, with 18 areas including Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings. The worsening haze has raised concerns about public health and environmental conditions.
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Haze persists across Malaysia as 17 stations record unhealthy air quality
Malaysia continues to experience severe haze, with 17 air quality monitoring stations recording unhealthy readings. The Department of Environment reports persistent air pollution across multiple states, prompting health advisories for the public.
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Lee Lam Thye urges urgent review of Asean haze pact, calls for enforceable action plan
Lee Lam Thye urges Asean leaders to urgently review the Asean Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution, calling for an enforceable action plan to tackle recurring haze issues. He emphasizes the need for stronger regional cooperation and legal mechanisms to hold parties accountable.
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Sarawak and Klang Valley worst hit as 30 spots in Malaysia breach ‘Unhealthy’ API levels
Malaysia's haze crisis persists, with 30 air monitoring stations recording 'Unhealthy' API levels, particularly affecting Sarawak and the Klang Valley. The article reports on the ongoing air quality deterioration across the country.
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Haze: Staying indoors cuts exposure but won’t make your home pollution-free, experts say
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — As the haze returns to Malaysia, staying indoors is often the simplest way to reduce exposu...
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Housing minister urges waste separation to be taught young as Malaysia studies Japan’s recycling model
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Malaysia is looking to Japan’s waste separation and recycling practices as it seeks t...
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Haze returns: What Malaysians need to know as air quality deteriorates
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Malaysians are once again experiencing the unwelcome return of a familiar foe —...
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Northern Sumatra earthquake sends tremors across parts of Peninsular Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 6.54 pm yesterday, the Malay...
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Hoping for a downpour to wash away the smog? MetMalaysia says it won’t be enough for the next five days
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — The haze situation currently affecting the country is not expected to show any significant...
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Haze hits Malaysia as 12 air monitoring stations record unhealthy API readings
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Malaysia has been experiencing haze since Aug 8, with 11 air monitoring stations reco...
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Over 600 emergency pumps ready nationwide as Malaysia braces for El Nino, says Irrigation Dept
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — A total of 606 portable emergency pumps of various specifications have been deployed nation...
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Hannah Yeoh announces nine more KL open spaces gazetted to protect green areas
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — The government is stepping up efforts to safeguard Kuala Lumpur’s green spa...
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Hannah Yeoh vows ecological buffer, rediscovered fireflies drive 300‑metre protection at Bukit Kiara
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The government is engaging with landowners surrounding Bukit Kiara to implement a previously...
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Firefighters battle hill forest blaze near Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah mosque
SHAH ALAM, Aug 18 —A hill forest area of about 2.8 hectares near the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Section...
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When losing money is winning: Selangor's plastic bag charges plummet
SHAH ALAM, Aug 12 —The collection of plastic bag charges received by the Selangor Government has shown a consisten...
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Zahid: Cloud seeding targets haze-hit areas and dams with falling water levels
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that cloud seeding operations are targeting haze-affected areas and dams with falling water levels in Malaysia. The initiative aims to mitigate air pollution and address water supply concerns.
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If it feels like this haze has been here forever, you're right — and 10 areas in Klang Valley and Sarawak are still recording unhealthy air pollution levels
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — A total of 10 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of...
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Unhealthy air alert: Johan Setia in Klang hits API 157
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Air quality in Johan Setia, Klang dipped to an unhealthy level this morning, with the area...
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Anwar hopes haze clears enough for National Day, Malaysia Day celebrations
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged Malaysians to pray for the haze to clear so that National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations can proceed smoothly. He acknowledged the current air quality issues and expressed hope for favorable weather conditions during the festivities.
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‘After we shout ‘Merdeka’, don’t leave rubbish everywhere’: SWCorp warns revellers
SWCorp will increase monitoring at public venues during National Day celebrations to prevent littering. The agency reminds revellers to clean up after themselves after shouting 'Merdeka'.