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Kuala Lumpur: The Government, through the National Finance Council (NFC), has agreed to improve grants and financial support for each state amounting to RM8.9 billion this year.
The Government has improved the allocations and grants provided to each state this year, including by giving additional relaxation to state governments in using the allocation under the Malaysian Road Records Information System (Marris) funds totalling RM5 billion
ALTHOUGH there are numerous climate action dialogues organised throughout the country, green building is not a common topic to be discussed at all levels of government, on company boards and in non-profit organisations
THE upcoming Earth Day, on April 22, would be a golden opportunity for the government and the private sector to discuss an important method of reducing greenhouse gas emissions that is rarely brought up: green buildings. According to the World Green Building Council, a “green” building is one that, in its design, construction or operation, reduces or eliminates negative impacts and can create a positive impact on our climate and natural environment. Green building refers to both the structure as well as the application of processes that promote efficient use of energy, water and other res...
Reset balance with green recovery efforts Amanda Yeo © Provided by New Straits Times Malaysia is also facing the adverse effects of climate change and remains vulnerable to the threat of floods, landslides, haze and water pollutions.- NSTP/MOHD RAFI MAMAT. While it's crucial to provide social safety nets for vulnerable communities to cope with temporary economic shocks, Malaysia also cannot afford to lose sight of environmental sustainability due to the ongoing threat of climate change. As heat-trapping greenhouse gas (GHG) to the atmosphere continues to increase, it does n...