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DOE records RM4.59mil in environmental pollution fines from January to April

Over 5,000 inspections conducted nationwide as enforcement actions intensify across industries, emissions, and illegal waste cases

E-waste probe: MACC freezes RM1 million in bank accounts, seizes RM170,000

MACC investigates DOE leadership over alleged failure to act on illegal waste disposal

MACC remands top DOE officials in major e-waste corruption case

The investigation focuses on allegations of power abuse and corruption in the management of e-waste, with senior officials among the arrested

Haze returns: API exceeds 150 in Nilai, Seremban, Johan Setia

Including Kuantan, four areas recorded unhealthy air quality as of 10am

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Is it costly for small businesses to obtain halal certification?

A restaurant owners’ group agrees it can be, while application guidelines show fee is not high but added costs lie in the process to achieve compliance

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