Environmental issues

Strict environmental conditions imposed on data centres, says Malaysian PM Anwar

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said companies involved in the data centres have agreed to meet the requirements.

Forum: Learn from Japan in improving design of smoke-free zones

Forum: Protect pedestrians from second-hand smoke on pathways

Town council refutes claim conservancy workers scavenged cans for ‘double salary’ via BCRS scheme

Marine Parade-Braddell Heights Town Council said that the workers were depositing containers from their own purchases, with some also given to them directly by residents.

ExxonMobil urged to rethink Papua New Guinea gas project

US-based energy giant ExxonMobil struck a deal in October to take control of Papua LNG, which aims to tap into massive gas fields in Papua New Guinea.

What will countries discuss at UN climate conference COP31? Why do these matter for SE-Asia?

The discussions on climate finance and the energy transition are critical for the region, experts say.

Indonesia names 20 companies as forest fire suspects in crackdown on haze culprits

A group of firefighters putting out a fire in Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, on Sep 13.

Restored nature hits record 252 million hectares, but still off target: UN

Nature restoration efforts recorded in 149 countries have mostly taken place on land, with 232 million hectares involved.

Better balance between development and conservation with revised Maju, Gillman plans: Nature groups

More greenery will be retained in Maju Forest (above) and Gillman Barracks under revised development plans announced by the Housing Board on Oct 28.

Doing good for others builds long-term success, says Temasek chairman as SL25 winners named

Winners, judges and partners of Steward Leadership 25, an annual award recognising viable solutions for the environment and society across Asia and the Pacific, announced 25 winning projects from 13 industries.

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