Environment news in George Town
6 stories within reach of George Town, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Penang keeps close eye on haze situation before final decision on Merdeka parade
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 27 — The Penang state government is closely monitoring daily air quality levels before making a f...
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Penang schools told to stay on alert as haze worsens
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 — The Penang Education Department (JPNPP) has directed all District Education Offices (PPD) an...
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Haze alert: Penang health exco advises face masks as API levels spike
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 25 — Residents of Penang are urged to limit outdoor activities as air quality deteriorated today,...
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Rare fish caught in Sungai Kuala after 15 years
A rare fish species, Lutjanus goldiei, was caught in Sungai Kuala, Penang, after not being recorded there for 15 years. The Fisheries Department highlighted the ecological significance and encouraged catch-and-release practices for conservation.
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Rare fish reappears in Penang river after 15 years
A rare fish species, Lutjanus goldiei, was caught in Sungai Kuala, Penang, for the first time in 15 years. The Fisheries Department noted its ecological importance and urged anglers to practice catch-and-release.
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Rare black bass caught in Penang river after 15 years
A rare black bass was caught in Sungai Kuala, Penang, the first such sighting in 15 years. The Penang Fisheries Department confirmed the species and urged anglers to practice catch-and-release.