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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
National Climate Change Bill to be tabled in August
GEORGE TOWN: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) will table the National Climate Change Bill in August, said its secretary-general Datuk Dr Ching Thoo. He said the bill has been completed and is being reviewed by the Attorney-General's Chambers. "The review process is being conducted after the NRES completed engagement sessions with state governments, as the implementation of the proposed law involves their jurisdictions. "We plan to table it in parliament during the next session in August. "It was previously postponed to June, but we needed time to fine-tune the bill," he told reporters after the launch of the Environmental Sustainability Road Tour 2.0 at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) yesterday. Regarding the use of renewable energy (RE) in the country, Ching Thoo stated that Malaysia is on a positive trajectory towards achieving its 70 per cent RE capacity target, in line with the goals outlined in the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). "If we look at the current breakdown, it is largely dominated by solar panels, which I believe account for nearly 95 per cent. "According to the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry's data, we have reached approximately 40 per cent," he added. – Bernama
The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
NRES to table National Climate Change bill in August
GEORGE TOWN: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) will table the National Climate Change Bill in August, said its secretary-general Datuk Dr Ching Thoo. He said the bill has been completed and is being reviewed by the Attorney-General's Chambers. 'The review process is being conducted after the NRES completed engagement sessions with state governments, as the implementation of the proposed law involves their jurisdictions. 'We plan to table it in Parliament during the next session in August. It was previously postponed to June, but we needed time to fine-tune the bill,' he told reporters after today's launch of the Environmental Sustainability Road Tour 2.0 at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) here. In January, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad stated that the ministry was finalising the bill with input from various stakeholders to ensure its comprehensiveness and relevance. Regarding the use of renewable energy (RE) in the country, Ching Thoo stated that Malaysia is on a positive trajectory towards achieving its 70 per cent RE capacity target, in line with the goals outlined in the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). 'If we look at the current breakdown, it is largely dominated by solar panels, which I believe account for nearly 95 per cent. According to PETRA (Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation) data, we have reached approximately 40 per cent,' he added.
Malaysiakini
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Environment Ministry to table Climate Change Bill in August
The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) will table the National Climate Change Bill in August, said its secretary-general Ching Thoo. He said the bill has been completed and is being reviewed by the Attorney-General's Chambers. 'The review process is...
The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Ministry to table National Climate Change Bill in August
GEORGE TOWN: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry will table the National Climate Change Bill in August, says its secretary-general, Datuk Dr Ching Thoo. He said the bill has been completed and was being reviewed by the Attorney-General's Chambers. "The review process is being conducted after the ministry completed engagement sessions with state governments, as the implementation of the proposed law involves their jurisdictions. "We plan to table it in Parliament during the next session in August. It was previously postponed to June, but we needed time to fine-tune the bill," he told reporters after Thursday's (May 29) launch of the Environmental Sustainability Road Tour 2.0 at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) here. In January, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad stated that the ministry was finalising the bill with input from various stakeholders to ensure its comprehensiveness and relevance. Regarding the use of renewable energy (RE) in the country, Ching Thoo stated that Malaysia was on a positive trajectory towards achieving its 70% RE capacity target, in line with the goals outlined in the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). "If we look at the current breakdown, it is largely dominated by solar panels, which I believe account for nearly 95%. According to the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry data, we have reached approximately 40%," he added. – Bernama
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Johor backs RM66m Viaduct Project to protect wildlife
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Johor government fully supports the implementation of the Viaduct Project in the state which provides special crossings for wildlife to cross major roads. State Environment and Health Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said this project is not only for the safety of animals but also for road users who are at risk of accidents due to these collisions. According to him, the project site that has been identified is the Central Forest Spine (CFS2) Ecological Corridor, involving Labis Timur Forest Reserve, Mersing Forest Reserve and Lenggor Forest Reserve. The location of the crossing is proposed to be built at KM102, (federal road) FT50 Batu Pahat-Jemaluang route, involving an allocation of RM66.2 million. 'The construction of this 'viaduct' or wildlife crossing is a continuation of the government's ongoing efforts to address human-wildlife conflicts due to habitat fragmentation along the Central Forest Spine Ecological Corridor network. 'The viaduct's design is not just a physical infrastructure, but it reflects the integrated approach of the state and federal government in ensuring ecological continuity, the safety of animals and road users, as well as the long-term conservation of biodiversity in the state of Johor,' Ling said in his closing remarks during the Johor Legislative Assembly sitting at the Sultan Ismail Building here today. He also expressed his appreciation to the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) for the allocation of the Ecological Fiscal Transfer (EFT) to Johor, part of which will be used for several key initiatives, including the implementation of the elephant translocation operation that will begin in July and continue until December. In addition, he said, the allocation will also be used for the establishment of the Wildlife Protection Group (KPHL), with an allocation of RM226,000, in the Kluang district. Third, the installation of satellite collars on elephants to enable the early warning system to function effectively. So far, two units of satellite collars have been successfully installed, and the installation operation will continue until all existing stocks are used up. Additionally, the Johor Wildlife Department is currently in the process of acquiring five additional units, bringing the total number of satellite collars owned to 10 units. 'A total of 21 areas have been identified for the construction of elephant 'food banks', and engagement sessions with farmers have been held to ensure the effectiveness of this initiative. 'It is hoped that with this approach, conflicts between humans and elephants can be reduced, while at the same time preserving the survival of the increasingly endangered elephant species,' he added.
