General News
the Sun Daily, Wednesday 21 November 2018
Learning to care
MALAYSIA is said to be among the few countries that have crafted their own philosophy of education nationally. This was made known to the audience at the Seminar on Values-based Education last week at the International Islamic University Malaysia....
National Geographic, Friday 16 November 2018
China's ban on trash imports shifts waste crisis to Southeast Asia
When President Donald Trump signed legislation renewing the federal marine debris program, he blamed Asia for fouling the world’s oceans. He named Japan, China, and “many, many countries” for dumping plastic waste that floats ove...
Green Biz, Friday 16 November 2018
Sustainable finance ideals thrive in Asia
Finding the right balance between rapid economic growth and the demands such growth imposes on the environment has been a significant source of debate in developing Asia. In recent years, however, a greater focus on climate-related issues in Asia ...
UMMID, Saturday 10 November 2018
Pollution charge on use of plastic bags in Malaysia by 2021
Malaysia may introduce a state-enforced pollution charge on plastic bags used in hypermarkets, chain stores and restaurants within three years from 2019, said Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, and Climate Change Yeo Bee Yin.
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