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Selangor authorities plan to develop a RM400,000 recreation park along Jalan PJS1/30 in Petaling Jaya's Taman Medan area, part of an ambitious urban greening strategy outlined in the Petaling Jaya Strategic Plan 2030.
Malaysia's steel industry will bear approximately RM970.7 million in compliance costs when the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism takes effect on January 1, 2026, according to the Malaysian Steel Institute.
A 21-year-old Jeli Polytechnic student has turned his YouTube-inspired terrarium hobby into a thriving micro-enterprise, producing bespoke miniature gardens from recycled materials while balancing academic commitments.
Amazon.com has been sued in US federal court by consumers who claim the retailer falsely marketed seafood products as sustainably sourced through deceptive labelling, a practice known as greenwashing.
Malaysia's Energy Commission held its inaugural Energy Smart Carnival 2026 in Ipoh, attracting more than 10,000 visitors. The two-day event showcased sustainable energy practices and regulatory frameworks, with organisers planning expansion to other states in 2027.
Malaysia's Plantation and Commodities Ministry will drive adoption of automation, artificial intelligence and sustainable technologies across the palm oil milling sector to enhance productivity while meeting international environmental standards.
Malaysia's Karnival Alam Kita 2026 carnival in Johor aims to translate environmental sustainability from abstract concepts into practical daily actions, launching youth ambassador programmes and waste collection initiatives.
Researchers from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu have won RM3.9 million in international funding to restore mangrove forests across Perak, Penang, and Terengganu while supporting local coastal livelihoods through sustainable value chains.
The Raja Muda of Perlis has proposed the state become a pioneering testing ground for sustainability initiatives, leveraging its small size to implement renewable energy systems and achieve zero-carbon status aligned with global climate efforts.
Malaysia's National Climate Change Bill, expected in Parliament this year, will position the country as the 60th globally with dedicated climate legislation and second in ASEAN, Environment Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup announced.
Indonesia has broken ground on its inaugural waste-to-energy plant in Bali, a flagship project designed to transform municipal waste into electricity while tackling the nation's escalating waste crisis under President Prabowo Subianto's administration.
Santorini's renowned wine producers are implementing experimental irrigation systems and cultivation techniques to survive intensifying drought and heat waves that have decimated vineyards and threatened the island's ancient winemaking heritage.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the necessity of close cooperation between federal and state governments to successfully execute Malaysia's national climate change agenda and meet international commitments.
Malaysia's growing household food waste problem is closely connected to rising income levels and evolving lifestyles, according to outgoing Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin, with urban and wealthier states showing significantly higher disposal rates.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu has convened the inaugural International Conference on Microplastics, drawing 126 participants from 10 nations to discuss the growing threat of microplastic contamination across ecosystems.