KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — As a proactive preventive measure, the Department of Environment (DOE) has intensified ground patrols and physical monitoring in fire-prone areas, particularly agricultural lands, peatlands, bush areas, abandoned plantations, and landfills identified as high risk.

SHAH ALAM, May 28 — A total of 572 open burning hotspots have been identified across the country based on fire frequency data from the past three years, highlighting areas with a recurring pattern of fires.

By Dewi Abdul Rahman SHAH ALAM, May 16 — The state government is working closely with the local authorities to ensure that factories in Selangor comply with proper pollution control systems. State executive councillor for public health and the environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the measure...

PUTRAJAYA, March 7 — The ongoing hot weather is expected to be less severe than last year due to the weak La Nina phenomenon, which brings slightly humid conditions, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.A However, localised haze may still occur if...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, July 31 — The landowner of the illegal waste burning site near Jalan Sijangkang Utama in Kuala Langat has been ordered to clean the area within 120 days starting from July 22 onwards. State executive councillor for the environment and public health...

PUTRAJAYA, July 29 — The number of calls for open fire cases in four states, namely, Selangor, Perak, Johor, and Sarawak, have risen sharply, exceeding 100 calls per day last week, said the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM).

MELAKA, May 19 — A total of 84 new fire stations are needed to enhance the quality, capability, and efficiency of the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in delivering services to the community nationwide, said Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Minister Nga Kor Ming.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — There was a very drastic increase in the number of open burnings in the first two months of this year, contributed by the extremely hot and dry weather, among others, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

SHAH ALAM, March 7 — Open burning incidents in Selangor has reached an alarming level and must be viewed seriously said Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 30 — The Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) has issued a letter regarding measures to prevent open burning in plantation areas to Malaysian plantation companies, subsidiaries, and Malaysian-linked companies operating in Indonesia.

SHAH ALAM, Aug 11 — A total of 33 open burning complaints were recorded in the Johan Setia area, Klang as of this month, a 69 percent drop compared to 2019, said Department of Environment (DOE) director-general Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — The Southwest Monsoon is expected to begin on May 15 and will continue until Sept 2023, said Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) Director-General Muhammad Helmi Abdullah.

PUTRAJAYA, May 4 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has identified a total of 406 hotspots across the country via satellite.

SHAH ALAM, April 24 — The Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) has closed an illegal dumping site after receiving a report of open burning at Taman Universiti Sungai Tangkas in Semenyih.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Feb 21 — The Selangor Department of Environment (DOE) issued RM16,000 in compounds against two factories in Petaling Jaya and Sepang yesterday for failure to manage waste properly. In a statement on Facebook yesterday, the agency said the action was taken after its...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Feb 15 — The state government has drafted a new standard operating procedure (SOP) to address the issue of forest fires, especially in the Revolusi Hijau area in Johan Setia, Klang and the Kuala Langat Selatan Forest Reserve (KLSFR). State executive...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — The public has been reminded not to conduct open burning activities in the current hot and dry weather as the country is experiencing the second phase of the Northeast Monsoon until mid-March.

SHAH ALAM, Aug 13 — The Department of Environment (DOE) will use thermal drone technology to detect open burning during the night in the Revolusi Hijau area, Johan Setia, Klang near here.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Department of Environment (DOE) will step up activities to prevent open burning and enforcement action against factories and motor vehicles to combat air pollution during the current hot and dry spell.

SHAH ALAM, March 9 — The Department of Environment (DOE) has strictly prohibited open burning in Selangor and has imposed a maximum fine of RM500,000 if found guilty, says Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.