KUALA LUMPUR: Even with a RM828mil allocation this year for flood mitigation projects, local authorities are fighting against time to clear clogged drains and prevent flash floods during the current rainy season. However, there is a better, cheaper and more obvious solution stop people from throwing rubbish wantonly. According to Drainage and Irrigation Department’s senior director…
This is the final article in a four-part weekly series on river management sponsored by GAB Foundation, organiser of the recent National River Forum at Putrajaya. This week, we talk to Assoc Prof Eva G Abal, Director of Water Initiative, University of Queensland, Australia. Can you tell us a bit more about the waterways of…
WORLD Rivers Day, a global event endorsed by the United Nations, is aimed at raising public awareness on the importance of rivers and waterways while improving the stewardship of rivers around the world. Thousands of activities in more than 60 countries are organised annually in support of its celebration. In conjunction with World Rivers Day…
In conjunction with World Rivers Day on Sept 30, GAB Foundation organised the National River Forum in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), and NGO, Global Environment Centre (GEC). To capture the essence of the discussions, the Foundation has provided four articles featuring local and international…
MALAYSIA is richly endowed as one of the top 12 biodiversity hot spots in the world, meaning we have some of the world’s most treasured flora and fauna. Our rich tropical jungle, wetlands and parks nourish and nurture this legacy and heritage that we should all be proud of. Some of our key tourist attractions…
THE Department of Environment (DOE) is to map all polluted rivers in the Klang Valley and Johor. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Douglas Uggah Embas said DOE would identify the sources of pollution. “Once the mapping is completed, we will be able to identify the most polluted rivers and why it is so,”…
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 6 (Bernama) – The pollution-mapping project to identify the sources of river pollution in the country is expected to be completed by the end of this year, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Datuk Seri Douglas Uggah Embas said today. He said the Department of Environment (DOE) was conducting the pollution-mapping for rivers,…
PUTRAJAYA: The pollution-mapping project to identify the sources of river pollution in the country is expected to be completed by the end of this year, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Datuk Seri Douglas Uggah Embas said Thursday. He said the Department of Environment (DOE) was conducting the pollution-mapping for rivers, especially in the urban areas to…
ECO FRIENDS: River Carnival empowers the public, especially children, to protect and conserve Malaysia’s water resources, particularly the rivers. KUALA LUMPUR: OVER 4,000 visitors flocked to the Zoo Negara recently to enjoy fun and educational activities at GAB Foundation’s River Carnival. The event saw families participating in various games and hands-on activities that aimed at…