December 2009
KL A Bit Greener Now
Malaysia has been ranked 50th by a non-governmental organisation which monitors countries on their initiatives to cut greenhouse gas emissions and implement good climate policies - an improvement from last year's 52nd position. Read more
Need To Tackle Building Sector
Almost no country in the workd can hope to achieve carbon dioxide-reduction targets without including the building sector into their plan of action, declared a United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) expert, Dr Arab Hoballah. Read more
Copenhagen Challenge
The coming climate talks aim to forge a planet-wide deal on greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
Heating Up
IF emissions of greenhouse gases are not curtailed(the "business as usual" scenario), temperatures are projected to hike between 1.1 Celsius and 3.6 Celsius in Peninsular Malaysia and between 1 Celsius and 3.5 Celsius in Sabah and Sarawak by the end of the century. Read more
October 2009
Budget 2010 Appendices
TAX INCENTIVES FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES TO REGISTER PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS. Read more
Govt to Decide on GST Before Year End
It wants to complete detailed study on social impact first. Read more
More Eyebrows Raised When Companies Don’t Engage in CSR
KUALA LUMPUR: With more companies practising corporate social responsibility(CSR) despite the global economic downturn, today "more eyebrows are raised" when businesses buck the trend, says CSR Asia chairman Richard Welford. Read more
Environs Group Laud Green Perks
ENVIRONMENTAL groups lauded the Government's effort to promote green technology but hoped more initiatives could be taken to reduce the degree of pollution. Read more