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Australian data centre firm NextDC has reported worsening water and energy efficiency metrics for the third straight year, even as rising AI demand drives its profit above expectations, intensifying scrutiny of the sector's environmental footprint.
Selangor is conducting a six-month feasibility study on a seawater desalination plant to diversify water sources and meet future demand, with completion targeted for December.
Kelantan has retained forest cover equivalent to 51.79 per cent of its total land area, exceeding the Peninsular Malaysia Forestry Policy target of 50 per cent. The state employs technological monitoring and restoration programmes to balance conservation with sustainable development.
Ethiopia mobilized millions of citizens and foreign residents to plant 800 million tree seedlings in a single day, advancing its ambitious Green Legacy Initiative toward a target of 50 billion trees since 2019.
A 21-year-old aquaculture student at Jeli Polytechnic has turned a YouTube-inspired hobby into a thriving terrarium business, producing miniature gardens from recycled materials while juggling studies and establishing a campus club.
Malaysia's government is letting market forces determine electric vehicle charging rates rather than imposing price controls, aiming to attract private investment and accelerate nationwide charging infrastructure expansion.
Malaysia's Plantation and Commodities Ministry is accelerating digital adoption, automation, and green solutions across the palm oil milling industry to enhance productivity, meet international sustainability standards, and reduce labour dependency.
Malaysia's PETRA ministry will conduct a comprehensive 12-month study to develop an Industrial Water Reclamation Policy aimed at enhancing water efficiency across key sectors including semiconductors and data centres.
Malaysia's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is deploying the Karnival Alam Kita 2026 festival across Johor to translate environmental sustainability into practical household actions, supported by youth ambassador training and community clean-up drives.