Environmental Policy
DAP to stay out of Lynas PSC
The Malaysian Insider– By Clara Chooi March 19, 2012 KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — The DAP will abstain from participating in the parliamentary select committee (PSC) on the Lynas issue, its secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said today, calling the panel a “sham”. He charged that the PSC, expected to be proposed in Parliament tomorrow, was [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Malaysia Ranked 25th Out Of 132 Countries In Environmental Performance Index 2011
JOHOR BAHARU, Jan 27 (Bernama) — Malaysia has been ranked 25th out 132 countries in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2011. It is Malaysia’s best ranking in the index thus far. Malaysia EPI team head Prof Datuk Dr Zaini Ujang said the rankings, which were announced at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Malaysia to set up ‘environmental courts’
-zeenews.india.com- Kuala Lumpur: Calling environmental crime a threat to man’s existence, Malaysian authorities have decided to set up “environmental courts”. “A court dedicated to handling environmental issues was important as 60 per cent of Malaysia was covered in forests,” said Chief Justice Tan Sri Arifin Zakaria, adding there should be an end to the lack [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Cabinet okays green neighbourhood guidelines to reduce carbon footprint
–The Star– KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has approved a green neighbourhood and low carbon city framework and assessment system, aimed at reducing the nation’s carbon emissions. Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Chor Chee Heung said the guidelines would bring the country a step closer to achieving its goal of reducing its carbon footprint [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Malaysia proposes body to anchor global environment efforts
–BERNAMA– KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has proposed to the United Nations to create a World Environment Organisation WEA), to anchor global efforts for the environment. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the proposed body should be consultative and facilitative to assist countries to meet the commitments derived from mutual agreements. He said only with [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Is Najib’s going green just lip service?
–Free Malaysia Today– Najib’s budget has no meaningful incentives to promote and develop green technology in Malaysia, says a green advocate. KOTA KINABALU: A disappointing Budget 2012 has left green technology enthusiasts in Sabah wondering if Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak is truly interested in promoting and developing green technology. Najib’s decision earlier this year [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Learn from Japan, focus on safer energy supply
-Free Malaysia Today- March 14, 2011 Under Malaysia’s atomic energy law, nuclear plant operators are not liable for any damage resulting from natural disasters, says MP Charles Santiago. COMMENT By Charles Santiago Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water Peter Chin yesterday indicated that Malaysia’s plan to build two nuclear power plants will proceed despite [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Green Technology And Environment New Fields Under Look East Policy
PUTRAJAYA, March 10 (Bernama) – Green technology and environment are new fields that will be introduced under the Look East Policy (LEP), said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz. It will breathe new life into LEP by exploring new cooperation with Japan as well as inviting the business comunity to strengthen [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Chief Minister Taib Committed to Sustainable Development in Goal to Achieve ‘Developed’ Status by 2020
KUCHING, Sarawak, Malaysia, February 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Sarawak is ahead of other Malaysian states in conducting Social and Environmental Impact Assessments (SEIA) before any development projects begin. Whilst pursuing growth, the Government of Sarawak is promoting sustainable development to ensure that the environment and the state’s natural resources are not adversely affected. Chief Minister [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Kudos For Malaysia’s No Plastic Bag Day Campaign
-Bernama- By Nooralisa Basiron and Siti Syawana Misni KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) — As for the average Malaysian, the plastic bag is indispensable in the shopping routine. Thus, the plastic bag consumption rate is exceptionally high with the average consumption per individual amounting to eight per week and there are concerns over its safe [...]
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