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Selangor will offer assessment tax reductions for homeowners installing solar systems, energy-efficient appliances, rainwater harvesting and electric vehicles from July 1, as part of efforts to promote sustainable living across the state.
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A 24-year-old Penang artist is using cyanotype—a unique sun-powered printing technique—to help people reconnect with nature and understand how environmental factors shape creative expression.
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Malaysia's carbon tax rollout remains under review as the government weighs industry readiness and global economic conditions. Implementation is expected but timing has not been confirmed.
Malaysia's Deputy Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister stressed that addressing environmental challenges requires collaboration across government, philanthropic bodies, environmental groups and local communities.
Laos reaffirmed its dedication to environmental protection during World Environment Day celebrations, highlighting climate change as an urgent threat requiring coordinated regional action.
Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has urged Malaysians to prioritise environmental sustainability to safeguard the nation's food security for coming generations, citing climate change as an immediate challenge.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the Energy Transition Conference 2026 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, showcasing Malaysia's commitment to accelerating its energy transition agenda and advancing sustainability through innovation.
Malaysia is updating its energy policy to keep pace with global industry changes and rising demand for renewable electricity from multinational firms and tech companies, says Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.
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Malaysia has launched the Haji Lestari Campaign to encourage pilgrims to recycle used ihram clothing and segregate waste materials, positioning the country as a leader in sustainable haj practices aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Francis Kere, Africa's sole Pritzker Prize laureate, is taking his signature sustainable building philosophy from Senegal to Las Vegas and Brazil, proving that earthen bricks and bioclimatic design work anywhere.
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has unveiled the SuRIA Home initiative, providing householders with rebates of up to RM3,000 to install residential solar systems and boost renewable energy adoption across Malaysia.
About 1,000 trees have been planted at Sook Lake Forest Reserve in Pensiangan as part of Malaysia's National-level International Day of Forests 2026 celebration, with Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup leading the initiative.
Azerbaijan's hosting of the World Urban Forum 13 demonstrates the country's expanding role as an international platform for dialogue, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which participated actively in the event.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hailed Indah Water Konsortium's win at the Global Water Awards 2026 in Madrid, describing the honour as validation of Malaysia's dedication to sustainable water and sanitation practices.
The government has unveiled the SuRIA Home solar rebate scheme offering Malaysian households up to RM3,000 in assistance for residential rooftop solar installations. The RM150 million initiative aims to benefit 45,000–50,000 homes while boosting renewable energy adoption nationwide.
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Malaysia has urged the international community to intensify cooperation on tackling the global housing crisis at the World Urban Forum in Baku, with Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming emphasising that no nation should face urban challenges alone.