SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Department of Environment (DOE) has suspended the operations of three electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) warehouses in Telok Panglima Garang, Kuala Langat on Tuesday (June 21) for operating without the department's approval. Its director Nor Aziah Jaafar said the simultaneous operation by the DOE enforcement officers was carried out after … [Read more...] about DOE suspends operations of three e-waste warehouses
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Circular economy for plastic in Malaysia – are we on track?
PLASTIC, dubbed a miracle invention due to its durability and versatility, has made our lives substantially easier. However, 60 years after its invention, managing plastic waste has become one of humanity's biggest problems. The statistics are alarming, with mass production and consumption of plastic on the rise since 1950. According to a report published by WWF-Malaysia, … [Read more...] about Circular economy for plastic in Malaysia – are we on track?
Stocks and oil tumble as recession fears mount
LONDON: World stock markets and oil prices hit the skids on Wednesday as the persistent palpitations about rising interest rates and recessions struck again, while the Japanese yen hit a fresh 24-year low against a seemingly unstoppable U.S. dollar. Enthusiasm that had given Wall Street its best day in a month on Tuesday was suddenly gone as Europe suffered a 1.5% morning … [Read more...] about Stocks and oil tumble as recession fears mount
Turning tragedy into triumph
PREVENTION is better than cure, as the saying goes. A safe work environment is paramount for a company to thrive, no matter the size of your business. Logically, a safe and healthy work environment not only protects employees from injury and illness, it can also lower related costs, reduce absenteeism and turnover, increase productivity and quality, and raise employee … [Read more...] about Turning tragedy into triumph
Powell says Fed ‘strongly committed’ to inflation fight, but not trying to trigger recession
The Federal Reserve is "strongly committed" to bringing down inflation that is running at a 40-year high and policymakers are acting "expeditiously to do so" but are not trying to cause a recession in the process, U.S. central bank chief Jerome Powell said on Wednesday. "It is essential that we bring inflation down if we are to have a sustained period of strong labor market … [Read more...] about Powell says Fed ‘strongly committed’ to inflation fight, but not trying to trigger recession