Ministry of Natural Resources Press Statement – January – June 2018
1. NRE Press Release – Open Burning at Illegal Dumpsite, 19 Jun 2018 2. NRE Press Statement – Tarballs Pollution, 18 March 2018 3. NRE Press Statement – Possible Haze from Sumatra, 23 February 2018 4. NRE Press Statement – Mount Sinabung Volcanic Eruption, 20 February 2018 5. NRE Press
No Pollution Due to Tanker Truck Accident At KM 290 Plus Highway Northbound
The accident of a tanker truck carrying ‘Crude Palm Kernel Oil’ (food oil) at KM 290 North-South Highway (Northbound) was found not to cause pollution at the scene.
Prevention of Air Pollution During Hot and Dry Weather
The Department of Environment (DOE) referred to the Malaysian Meteorological Department’s media statement that Malaysia is currently in the Southwest Monsoon and it will continue until mid -September 2021. During this period, rainfall distribution throughout the country is expected to decrease and cause warmer weather conditions. and dry in most states
DOE Issues Detention Order Against Foreign Vessels Suspected Of Releasing Oil In National Waters
The Department of Environment (DOE) has issued a Detention Order on March 7, 2021 against a foreign vessel suspected of having released oil in national waters. The detention was made under Section 48, Environmental Quality Act, 1974 and an investigation under Section 27 of the same act. The Selangor DOE