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Oct 28
18:32
SG Mothership
Singapore
Increase in retained green spaces in Gillman Barracks & Maju Forest, with demolition works & land preparation to start in 2027 & 2028 respectively: HDB
Site works are expected to start from the second half of 2027 and first half of 2028 for Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest respectively.
Oct 28
17:52
SG Mothership
Singapore
Banks expected to manage environmental risks from activities & exposures: MAS
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced this in an Oct. 28 media statement.
Oct 28
17:27
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Kingdom sets 23 biodiversity targets, covering 39% of territory
The Kingdom has established 23 national biodiversity targets across six priority areas, with its 73 protected areas covering about 7 million hectares, or 39% of the national territory, Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth …
Oct 28
17:13
SG Mothership
Singapore
IN FULL: Shanmugam's talking points to 10 haze-linked companies in closed-door meeting
He's speaking as the Chairman of the Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee.
Oct 28
16:28
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
From Local Solutions to Global Recognition: Villar Foundation Marks More Than Two Decades of Environmental Action
MANILA, Philippines — From transforming household waste into fertilizers and school chairs to turning discarded coconut husks and waterlilies into livelihood opportunities, the Villar Foundation has spent more than three decades promoting …
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Oct 28
16:16
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
‘Climate change a global health emergency’
PARIS — Climate change must be declared a “global health emergency” to shape governments’ policies after heat caused 3 million deaths between 2016 and 2023, a report in The Lancet said Wednesday.Published …
Same story: 2 more articles · 3 outlets
Oct 28
13:10
CN CGTN state media
China
China is putting ecosystems on the road to recovery
China is putting ecosystems on the road to recovery
Oct 28
11:34
JP The Japan Times
Japan
AI is part of solution for climate change, COP31 pledge says
It's not clear which countries will sign up and the U.S., the biggest developer of data centers, is no longer part of the COP process.
Oct 28
10:06
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Indonesians protest against graft, wildfires, economic hardship
Hundreds gather in Jakarta to demand emergency measures to tackle wildfires, as blazes have destroyed more than 1.9 million hectares in nine months.
Oct 28
09:08
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Govt plans national drought response as El Niño threatens extreme heat in early 2027, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) will propose the...
Oct 28
08:41
CN CGTN state media
China
COP17 nears conclusion as negotiators make progress but face hurdles
COP17 nears conclusion as negotiators make progress but face hurdles
Oct 28
08:17
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Who’s behind the haze? No conclusive evidence linking Malaysian firms to Indonesia fires, says Arthur Kurup
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — There is no conclusive evidence that Malaysian-linked plantation companies were responsible...
Oct 28
06:47
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
KL has 14 flash flood hotspots, the FT Dept wants to bring that down to 10 by end-2026
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 — The Federal Territories Department (JWP) aims to reduce the number of flash flood hotspots in...
Oct 28
06:39
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia calls for stronger global gas cooperation amid supply risks and price volatility
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia has called for stronger international cooperation to ensure stable global gas mark...
Oct 28
06:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolts Davao Occidental
KORONADAL CITY — A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Sarangani town in Davao Occidental at 7:43 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Data from …
Oct 28
06:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Mindanao advocates reject mining as ‘solution’ to climate crisis
BALINGASAG, Misamis Oriental — Can you save the planet by tearing it apart? Mindanao’s environmental coalition and indigenous defenders are asking this question as they reject the narrative that aggressive mining is …
Oct 28
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
PM pledges Korea will take lead in climate crisis response
Korea will be at the forefront of efforts to combat climate change, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Wednesday as she opened an international conference on climate crisis. "There is a saying that …
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Oct 28
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Global greenhouse gas levels hit new heights in 2025: report
Global atmospheric concentrations of heat-trapping greenhouse gases reached unprecedented highs in 2025, according to a report released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), driven by continued fossil fuel combustion and industrial activity. …
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Oct 28
04:10
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
New threats, old methods won’t do: Khaled urges Asean to step up disaster readiness
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia has called for a stronger, more coordinated and effective regional disaster respon...
Oct 28
03:34
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Power-hungry data centres told to go greener as Malaysia sets 30pc renewable energy rule, says Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Energy Commission (ST) is developing a comprehensive framework and guidelines on self-g...
Oct 28
03:11
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Runners swap streets for shopping malls as haze chokes Singapore
Fitness enthusiasts take refuge from choking haze as Indonesian wildfires drive air quality to its worst levels in over a decade, cancelling outdoor activities.
Oct 28
03:08
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
SAR committed to driving sustainable growth: CE
Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday said Hong Kong is committed to promoting sustainable growth across Asia and the world, and is leaning on innovation to achieve this goal. Speaking at the …
Oct 28
03:07
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
RM22m Sungai Golok dredging completed to ease Kelantan flood risks ahead of monsoon
KOTA BHARU, Oct 28 — The dredging of the Sungai Golok estuary, costing RM22 million, was completed on September 6...
Oct 28
02:39
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Kedah flood evacuees rise to 192, another 16 remain displaced in Perlis
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The number of flood evacuees housed at temporary relief centres (PPS) in Kedah rose to 192...
Oct 28
02:35
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Breathing easier! No unhealthy air quality readings across Malaysia this morning
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Air quality across Malaysia remained generally satisfactory this morning, with no areas rec...
Oct 28
02:02
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Kuching North achieves Level 1 Smart City status, now sets sights on Level 2
KUCHING, Oct 28 — Kuching North has achieved Smart City Level 1 under the Smart City Rating Criteria set by the Mi...
Oct 28
01:31
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Govt pledges better working conditions and training for teachers
DÍLI, 28 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste’s Education Minister Dulce Soares has pledged to improve teachers’ working conditions, expand professional training and provide better teaching resources as part of efforts to raise …
Oct 28
01:07
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump drastically loosens oil and gas methane rules
The US president made the announcement at a rally in support of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, who faces a tough battle for a US Senate seat in the midterm elections.
Oct 27
23:11
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Charles tackles thorny legacy of slavery on Caribbean trip
Former colonies have demanded King Charles III take new steps to make amends for colonisation and the transatlantic slave trade that enriched his ancestors for centuries.
Oct 27
18:02
TW Taipei Times
Taiwan
Super-rich cashing in on climate crisis, report finds
Oct 27
17:37
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia pushes conservation at UN Summit
Cambodia highlighted its commitment to biodiversity conservation at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Armenia, with Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth presenting strategies …
Oct 27
16:11
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Malabon steps up preparations for El Niño
MALABON CITY Mayor Jeannie Sandoval has strengthened coordination among local departments, barangay officials, utility providers, and partner agencies as it intensified preparations for the potential impact of El Niño, including water scarcity, …
Oct 27
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
S'pore examining adequacy of Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, will introduce new laws or amendments if necessary: Grace Fu
"The haze is preventable and unacceptable."
Oct 27
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
10 S'pore-based companies served notices by NEA over haze confirm they have received them
Issued.
Oct 27
10:54
CN CGTN state media
China
Post-Earthquake water purification in place for people and livestock
Post-Earthquake water purification in place for people and livestock
Oct 27
09:42
CN CGTN state media
China
China-backed biodiversity fund puts $4.5 mln into 9 projects worldwide
China-backed biodiversity fund puts $4.5 mln into 9 projects worldwide
Oct 27
08:14
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Global clean energy growth to slow this year
Grid constraints are limiting clean energy growth, with China curtailing enough renewable power in the first half of 2026 to supply Mexico for a year.
Oct 27
03:20
SG The Straits Times
Singapore
Singapore hosts regional meeting on food security, agriculture and forestry
Singapore last hosted the AMAF meetings in 2016.
Oct 27
03:16
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US, UK among 31 countries warning of ‘alarming’ Sudan famine
Without urgent action, severely malnourished children could exceed the projected 825,000 as food-insecure areas are expected to double.
Oct 27
01:29
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Unhealthy air quality in just 1 area as haze situation improves
Only Samalaju in Sarawak recorded an unhealthy API reading of 152.