Environmental Science
Towards a cleaner planet: Green technology takes precedence
-The Borneo Post- KUCHING: The utilisation of resources such as fossil fuels and raw materials to power our technological advancements and energy needs come at a price as by-products such as greenhouse gases (GHG), toxic run-off and solid waste are produced and channelled back to the natural world in alarming quantities. In a concerted effort [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Developers call for green tech relief
-NST- Property developers are looking forward to more incentives to develop green technology in the 2012 Budget. Real Estate and Housing Developers Association Malaysia (Rehda) president Datuk Seri Michael Yam said in a statement that the adoption of green technology should be encouraged through incentives rather than regulations. “The major restriction for developers to adopt [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Durian peel can help clear oil spills
-The Star- KUALA LUMPUR: An oil spill at sea? No problem, just bring along some durians. The “King of Fruits”, says an expert, is an efficient oil absorbent that can aid in the recovery of spilled oil at coastal areas. Dr S. Kathiresan of AIMST University has found that durian peel, which is considered as [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Reconsider release of GM mosquitoes
-Aliran- Civil society groups in Malaysia have written to the authorities, urging them not to go ahead with their proposed – and already deferred – release of genetically modified mosquitoes. Photo: abc.net.au Mr Letchumanan Ramatha, Director General of Biosafety Dr Ahmad Parveez Hj. Ghulam Kadir, Chairperson, Genetic Modification Advisory Committee (GMAC) 20 December 2010 Re: [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Sime Darby, Mitsui to Test Using Oil-Palm Waste for Bioethanol in Malaysia
-bloomberg.com- Sime Darby Plantation Sdn., a unit of Malaysia’s Sime Darby Bhd., said it is collaborating with Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. to “construct and operate” a bioethanol demonstration plant in the Malaysian state of Selangor. The plant, which will convert empty oil palm fruit bunches into bioethanol, will have a processing capacity of 1.25 [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Green insights in Tokyo
-The Star- As Honda launches its latest entry-level hybrid, the Insight, we visit Tokyo for a sneak preview and a look at the growing environmental awareness in the city. Have you ever had this feeling, whenever you’re stuck in yet another traffic jam, going neck and neck with the snails, of anxiety edging into hysteria [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Malaysia’s first electric car unveiled Dec 02, 2010 (The Star – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) — KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ANN) — Malaysia’s first electric car is taking shape with the completion of the prototype of the vehicle based on the latest Proton Saga model.
Dec 02, 2010 (The Star – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) — KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ANN) — Malaysia’s first electric car is taking shape with the completion of the prototype of the vehicle based on the latest Proton Saga model. The prototype was built in collaboration between Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and the national car [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Malaysia to find niche in biotech industry
Borneo Post- KOTA KINABALU: Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said that Sabah has yet to acculturate and improvise current development of the biotech industry and while the proposed strategies and plans have been incorporated into Sabah Development Corridor (SDC), the need to gear up in developing the industry [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Duty exemption on hybrid cars extended to next year
THE import duty and excise duty exemption for buyers of hybrid cars has been extended to December next year. The extension of the exemption is part of the pro-environment measures under the Budget. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak also said that full import duty and a 50% excise duty exemption was granted to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Green Industry Event Expects To Attract 120,000 Visitors
(Bernama)– The upcoming International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2010 expects to pull a crowd of 120,000 visitors and participation from more than 600 companies and organisations from around the world. The event, to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre here on October 14 and 15 for trade visitors [...]
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