NCT Smart Industrial Park in Sepang receives five-diamond recognition at Low Carbon City Awards 2024
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 27): The NCT Smart Industrial Park (NSIP), by NCT Land Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of NCT Group of Companies, has received a five-diamond recognition at the Low Carbon City Awards 2024 held at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday (Feb 26). A statement by NCT Group on Thursday highlighted […]
Kuala Lumpur, Georgetown, Johor Bahru berpotensi laksana caj kesesakan
KUALA LUMPUR – Kerajaan sedang mengkaji pelaksanaan caj kesesakan di Kuala Lumpur bagi mengurangkan masalah trafik, dengan unjuran awal menunjukkan langkah itu berpotensi mengurangkan kesesakan jalan raya sehingga 20 peratus. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Wilayah Persekutuan), Dr Zaliha Mustafa berkata, kajian tersebut sedang dijalankan oleh Institut Penyelidikan Keselamatan Jalan Raya Malaysia (MIROS) dan Malaysia […]
Dr Zaliha: Congestion charge can reduce KL traffic by 20%
KUALA LUMPUR — A congestion charge is expected to reduce traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur by around 20 per cent, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said that to ensure the success of the initiative, which is still under study, the congestion charge must be set at a rate […]
Sunway City Iskandar Puteri receives two five-diamond recognitions at MGTC’s Low Carbon City Awards 2024
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 27): Sunway City Iskandar Puteri (SCIP) in Johor has been awarded two five-diamond awards from Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) at the Low Carbon City Awards 2024. In a statement dated Feb 27, Sunway Property, the property arm of Sunway Bhd (KL:SUNWAY), noted that the first award recognises SCIP’s […]
Malaysia develops carbon credit system for forestry sector
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is developing a national carbon credit system for the forestry sector, termed the Forest Carbon Offset (FCO) mechanism, to promote transparent carbon trading and prevent greenwashing. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said: “The ministry has introduced the REDD+ financial framework. “This initiative offers financial support to state […]
DBKL pushes mindful consumption in city
FACED with having to dispose several thousand tonnes of garbage, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is implementing policies to promote responsible consumption. Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif said an annual budget of RM260mil was required to manage the 2,300 tonnes of daily waste generated in Kuala Lumpur. She said DBKL was implementing several zero-waste […]
Penang to Go Fully Plastic Bag-Free Starting March 1
Penang is set to take a bold step towards increased sustainability with the launch of its No Plastic Bags Every Day campaign, starting March 1, 2025. The initiative aims to eliminate single-use plastic bags throughout the state, reinforcing Penang’s commitment to environmental conservation. State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo announced that a six-month […]
Malaysia Pavilion COP30 Appreciation & Networking Hi-Tea: Driving Climate Action for COP30
The Malaysia Pavilion COP30 Appreciation & Networking Hi-Tea, held on 13 February 2025 at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, brought together key stakeholders, corporate partners, and sustainability leaders to advance Malaysia’s climate agenda.Hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) and Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), the event aimed […]
MGTC Appoints Saiful Adib bin Abdul Munaff as Acting Group CEO
The Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Saiful Adib bin Abdul Munaff as its Acting Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), effective 1st February 2024.
Turkish First Lady visits Botanical Gardens
KUALA LUMPUR: Türkiye First Lady Emine Erdoğan spent about one hour visiting the Perdana Botanical Gardens here today. Emine was welcomed by the Prime Minister’s wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif. One […]