Tag: NRES

Sabah to receive 18 more early warning systems in 13MP – Arthur

KUNDASANG: The government plans to add 18 more Early Warning Systems (EWS) in Sabah under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to improve the safety of residents in geologically risky areas. Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said there are currently four EWSs operating in Sabah, namely in Kundasang, Kokol, Kepayan Ridge and Kinarut. "The Early Warning System plays a major role in helping to monitor slope conditions and ground movement in real time, while the Fault Movement Benchmark is a critical instrument to detect changes or ground movement that occur gradually over a certain period of time," he said. He said this when speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Early Warning System and Fault Movement Benchmarking Project at Sekolah Kebangsaan Mesilou here today. Arthur said the project reflected the government's commitment to protecting people's lives, increasing community preparedness levels and strengthening the resilience of geologically risky areas such as Kundasang and Ranau. He said the approach taken by the government through NRES is now more proactive and data-based. "We no longer just want to act after a disaster has occurred, but we place a very serious emphasis on preventive measures, early monitoring and the use of geological science and accurate technical data," he said. -- BERNAMA

KUNDASANG: The government plans to add 18 more Early Warning Systems (EWS) in Sabah under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to improve the safety of residents in geologically risky areas. Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said there are currently four EWSs operating in Sabah, namely in Kundasang, […]

IBM, Micron, Boeing Among 22 US Firms Backing Malaysia’s Green Transition — NRES

PUTRAJAYA, May 12 — IBM, Micron and Boeing are among 22 United States (US) companies supporting Malaysia’s green transition through strategic cooperation with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES). The commitment was conveyed during a meeting today between Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup and a […]

Malaysia, India Strengthen REE And Biodiversity Conservation Cooperation

PUTRAJAYA, May 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and India are committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation in biodiversity conservation, rare earth elements (REE), and green technology through various strategic initiatives discussed during a courtesy call by the Indian delegation to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES). The Indian delegation, led by India’s High Commissioner to Malaysia B. N. Reddy, was hosted by NRES deputy minister Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh. NRES, in a statement today, said that among the main discussion points was Malaysia’s active participation as a founding member of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). According to the ministry, the international commitment is in line with Malaysia’s domestic success in achieving a 100 per cent completion rate for the Minister’s 100-Day Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in biodiversity enforcement. “Through Khazanah Integrated Operations (OBK), Malaysia has demonstrated its firm commitment to protecting wildlife, with seizures valued at RM413.1 million recorded since 2019. Malaysia is scheduled to participate in the 1st IBCA Summit in New Delhi on June 1, 2026, to finalise the Delhi Declaration on the conservation of big cat species, including the Malayan tiger,” it said. In the natural resources sector, NRES said Malaysia had also expressed interest in exploring strategic collaboration in the REE industry with Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL). Malaysia hopes to learn from India’s operational models and midstream processing technology to ensure the country’s REE industry can sustainably generate high added value. “This cooperation is expected to include aspects of technology transfer and the development of local expert capacity,” the ministry said. In addition, NRES said Malaysia had also invited the Indian delegation to leverage the platform of the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM), scheduled to take place from Oct 7 to 9 this year. “As the largest green technology hub in Southeast Asia, IGEM is the best platform for both countries to drive investment in the circular economy and low-carbon,” it said. According to NRES, the meeting also touched on preparations for collaboration with the National Biodiversity Authority regarding the Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework, as well as developments involving the National Climate Change Bill, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament this June. NRES said Malaysia and India remain committed to ensuring resilient mineral supply chains and inclusive environmental conservation efforts for shared prosperity in the region. -- BERNAMA

PUTRAJAYA, May 7 (Bernama) — Malaysia and India are committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation in biodiversity conservation, rare earth elements (REE), and green technology through various strategic initiatives discussed during a courtesy call by the Indian delegation to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES). The Indian delegation, led by India’s High Commissioner […]