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environmental protection

DBKL imposes 300m buffer zone at Bukit Kiara development site: Hannah

Residents’ concerns over biodiversity and safety prompt city hall action amid ongoing environmental scrutiny

Environmental groups welcome e-waste import ban

SAM and CAP say decisive enforcement is essential to stop illegal shipments, while BAN cautions that implementation will be challenging

Prioritising corporations over flood prevention– Raveen Jeyakumar

There needs to be urgent action, stricter oversight, and more funding for flood prevention, opines writer

Watchdog sounds alarm on upriver logging depositing mud into Tasik Muda reservoir

RimbaWatch has called on the Kedah authorities to explain the logging activities that are taking place close to the Muda reservoir and to set up the forest complex as a protected area.

Toyota’s green mission: 16 schools dive into Eco Youth Environmental Challenge

Approximately 16 schools have been selected to participate in the Toyota Eco Youth programme, themed Environmental Challenge, this year.

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Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

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

Bangsar bars warn of 20% price hike as new alcohol tax looms

Bar owners say the upcoming 10% excise duty under Budget 2026 could squeeze margins, drive drinkers to cheaper alternatives, and push small operators to the brink

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