Cabinet approves Climate Change Bill for tabling in parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: The cabinet has approved the Climate Change Bill to be tabled in parliament.
Setiawangsa member of parliament Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad announced this at the launch of Royal Selangor Eco Week 2025 this morning.
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