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The Sun
29-06-2025
- The Sun
Kelantan DOE issues 13 compounds after 183 factory inspections
JELI: The Kelantan Department of Environment (DOE) has carried out 183 enforcement visits to factories statewide this year, resulting in 13 compounds issued for environmental violations. Director Wan Aminordin Wan Kamarudin said enforcement extended to mobile pollution sources, including motor vehicles, with 16 operations conducted and 18 investigation papers opened. The department also received 128 pollution-related complaints, leading to nine compounds issued against offenders. Wan Aminordin shared these details after officiating the closing ceremony of the 4Xplore Teroka Alam: Legasi Di Bumi Kita programme, held in conjunction with the state-level World Environment Day 2025 celebration at Gunung Reng. He emphasised intensified monitoring and enforcement on pollution sources, including projects under Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) requirements. In 2025, 78 field enforcement visits were conducted, with 15 follow-up actions taken against non-compliant projects. Additionally, 23 EIA reports were processed to ensure approvals align with environmental conservation goals. The 4Xplore programme aimed to boost public awareness on environmental protection and foster a deeper appreciation for nature among participants.
The Star
28-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
20% of forest plantation projects in operation
GUA MUSANG: Only about one-fifth of all forest plantation projects approved by the Department of Environment (DOE) since 2020 has begun operations, says the body's Kelantan director Wan Aminordin Wan Kamarudin. These projects have received approval for their Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), he said, adding that the remaining 80% have yet to begin operations. 'Any development activity carried out in Kelantan forest reserves exceeding 100ha must submit an EIA report,' he said, Bernama reported. An EIA involves studying the socio-economic impact of a project on the surrounding area and is a legal requirement before operations start, Wan Aminordin added. When it comes to forest plantations, the department is concerned about their impact on the Orang Asli community because they bear the direct brunt of these projects, he said. 'The EIA report is important to identify the affected areas, including the impact on water tables, the safety of residents, orchards and other community-related matters following development, whether it is forest plantations or mining,' he said. Wan Aminordin was speaking to reporters at the 4Xplore Explore Nature: Our Legacy on Earth with Environmental Friends programme in conjunction with the state-level World Environment Day 2025 celebration at Pos Pulat here. EIAs, he added, also involved getting comments and views from various agencies, including the Forestry Department, Land and Mines Office and the state Health Department. 'We set conditions that must be adhered to, including that developers must provide control measures such as sediment trap ponds and install infrastructure that can prevent erosion in the project area,' he said. Last year, the DOE issued a prohibition order on a mining company in Gua Musang and ordered it to cease operations immediately. On Dec 18 last year, the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry issued a stop-work order to two companies suspected of polluting Sungai Kelaik, Pos Blau, based on DOE's investigation into the two companies' compliance with the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127). A news portal revealed how Sungai Kelaik's water had turned red after contamination from an upstream iron ore mine.
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Only 20% of forest plantation projects operational in Kelantan
GUA MUSANG: Just 20 per cent of forest plantation projects approved by the Department of Environment (DOE) since 2020 are currently operational, while the remaining 80 per cent have not commenced operations. Kelantan DOE director Wan Aminordin Wan Kamarudin highlighted the importance of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports in ensuring sustainable development. He explained that EIA reports include socio-economic studies of communities near project sites, requiring developers to submit these before starting work. 'Any development in Kelantan forest reserves over 100 hectares must submit an EIA report,' he said. Wan Aminordin expressed concern for local communities, particularly the Orang Asli, who are directly affected by such projects. 'The EIA report helps identify impacts on water sources, resident safety, and surrounding gardens,' he said during the Kelantan state-level World Environment Day 2025 event in Pos Pulat. The EIA process involves input from multiple agencies, including the Forestry Department and State Health Department. Developers must follow strict conditions, such as installing sediment traps and erosion control measures. Last year, the DOE issued a stop-work order to a mining company in Gua Musang for non-compliance. On December 18, two companies were also ordered to halt operations after allegedly polluting Sungai Kelaik, turning the river red with iron ore waste.
Barnama
27-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Only 20 Pct Of Forest Plantation Projects In Operation
GUA MUSANG, June 27 (Bernama) – Only 20 per cent of forest plantation projects that have received Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval from the Department of Environment (DOE) since 2020 have been operational, while the other 80 per cent have yet to begin operations, said Kelantan DOE director Wan Aminordin Wan Kamarudin. He said the EIA report involves a socio-economic study of the population around the activity area, hence developers need to make a report first before starting operations. 'Any development activity carried out in Kelantan forest reserves exceeding 100 hectares must submit an EIA report,' he said. Wan Aminordin said he was concerned about the local community, especially the Orang Asli, because they are among the direct recipients of the impacts from the development being carried out. 'This EIA report is important to identify the affected areas, including the impact on water tables, the safety of residents, gardens, and other community-related matters following development, whether it is forest plantations or mining,' he told reporters at the 4Xplore Explore Nature: Our Legacy on Earth with Environmental Friends programme in conjunction with the Kelantan state-level World Environment Day 2025 celebration at Pos Pulat, here. Wan Aminordin said the EIA study report involved comments and views from various agencies, including the Forestry Department, Land and Mines Office (PTG) and the State Health Department. 'We set conditions that must be adhered to, including that developers must provide control measures such as sediment trap ponds and install infrastructure that can prevent erosion in the development area,' he said. He also said last year, the DOE had issued a prohibition order on a mining company in Gua Musang and ordered it to cease operations immediately. On Dec 18 last year, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability issued a stop work order to two companies suspected of causing pollution in Sungai Kelaik, Pos Blau, based on DOE's investigation into the two companies' compliance with the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127).
Daily Express
27-06-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Sabah always prioritises the environment: Liew
Published on: Friday, June 27, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 27, 2025 Text Size: Liew said environmental education is a dynamic process that builds awareness, knowledge and skills on environmental issues, ultimately driving behavioural and attitudinal changes that support conservation and sustainable management. Tuaran: Sabah has always prioritised the environment, recognising it as both an integral part and a strategic pillar of sustainable development, said State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew. In her speech, Liew emphasised the need for policies that incorporate environmental considerations and standards into all development activities to ensure both social and ecological sustainability. She said the ongoing implementation of the Action Plans under the Sabah State Policy on the Environment 2019, carried out by various government agencies, reflects the State's continued commitment to environmental stewardship. 'In 2017, the Sabah State Policy on the Environment was launched, serving as our guiding framework alongside the Environment Protection Enactment 2002,' she said at the World Environment Day 2025 celebration, here, Thursday. The text of her speech was delivered by the Ministry's Deputy Permanent Secretary, Mary Isidore Malangking. Liew said environmental education is a dynamic process that builds awareness, knowledge and skills on environmental issues, ultimately driving behavioural and attitudinal changes that support conservation and sustainable management. To address the complex challenges of environmental education in the State, Liew said the Sabah Environmental Education Policy was developed and officially launched in November 2009, as a vital platform to align stakeholder efforts in implementing comprehensive and effective environmental education initiatives. 'I am proud to say that Sabah is the first state in Malaysia to have an environmental education policy,' she said. Liew also highlighted several key milestones that have advanced environmental education in Sabah, including the launch of Sekolah Rakan Alam Sekitar (Serasi) in 2003 and the establishment of the Sabah Environmental Education Network in 2005. In a related development, she said the Environment Protection Department of Sabah recently conducted a study titled 'Development of Educational Materials and Best Practices Report on the Implementation of the Sabah Environmental Education Policy', which, among other outcomes, produced educational resources aimed at strengthening environmental education delivery. These resources include videos, learning modules, board games and a compilation of best practices tools designed to make environmental education more engaging, impactful and accessible to a wide range of target groups. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
