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Natural resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry

‘No rush’ to appoint full ministers for economy, environment roles: Anwar

Prime Minister says acting ministers Johari and Amir Hamzah are holding the fort while permanent appointments are made in accordance with the Constitution

3 elephants killed this year: calf tragedy a loud wake-up call to protect wildlife, says Nik Nazmi

He says almost 5,000 human-elephant conflicts recorded from 2020-2024 with losses around RM39mil, calls for federal-state coordination and urges states to establish ecological corridors 

Trash overload: no more plastic bags in protected areas, strong action on e-waste

NRES minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad says effective immediately, no more single-use plastic bags at forest reserves, national parks, marine parks, geosites, some business premises, among others

Transboundary haze and ‘waste colonisation’: Malaysia to lead Asean action

As Asean chair, nation will champion stricter policies on air pollution and plastic waste, calling for stronger regional enforcement and investment in sustainable solutions

E-waste crackdown: illegal to import hazardous waste for recovery, says NRES

Ministry intensifies efforts with tighter cross-border movement regulations, intensifying enforcement after RM3.8 bil worth of materials seized

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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

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