MBPJ receives award for green rebate scheme
PETALING JAYA: For Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), it is not all about the money when it comes to running the city. In fact, since 2011, the council has given a portion of its revenue back to city folk in the form of assessment rate rebates to encourage residents to embark on green initiatives at…
Major Environmental Issues Arising for Haiti Recovery
Two weeks after the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January, a massive humanitarian operation is underway and aid is beginning to reach those who desperately need it in Port-au-Prince and the surrounding areas. The most urgent priorities remain water, health care, shelter and food. Thanks to a team of senior experts on…
