INTRODUCTION


Plastic waste poses an increasing threat to human health and endangers marine life, particularly when it breaks down into microplastics and enters the food chain (Li et al., 2023). This may increase the risk of various illnesses and conditions in living things because our important...

Urban areas, often perceived as concrete jungles, are intricate ecosystems that provide a myriad of essential services crucial for human well-being and environmental sustainability. These "ecosystem services" encompass the benefits that humans derive from natural processes, ranging from clean...

Bisfenol-A

Dalam beberapa dekad kebelakangan ini, kesedaran mengenai kesan kesihatan akibat pendedahan kepada bahan toksik alam sekitar telah meningkat dikalangan masyarakat global (Monisha et al., 2014). Bisfenol A (BPA) merupakan sejenis xenobiotik atau bahan kimia pengganggu endokrin...

Malaysia is the second-largest producer of palm oil globally, accounting for nearly one-third of the world’s palm oil production and contributing 2.7% to the country’s total gross domestic product (GDP) (Ahmad et al., 2023). Indonesia ranks as the leading producer, followed by Malaysia and Thailand...

Malaysia generates 8.3 million metric tons of food waste annually, equivalent to 259.82 kg per person. Every day, approximately 17,000 tons of food waste are disposed of, of which 24% is still edible. Wasting food also means wasting the water and energy required to grow, harvest, transport,...

Flooding is no stranger to Malaysia. In rural and low-lying areas, it remains one of the most destructive natural disasters, damaging homes, sweeping away crops, and leaving families in distress. While engineers and policymakers continue to develop flood control solutions, one key question...

In the post-pandemic era marked by uncertainty, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have become an increasingly strategic priority for investors, governments, and society at large. Malaysia is moving in line with regional ESG aspirations, but one solution that remains underexplored...

On May 11, 2025, a heart-wrenching tragedy occurred on Malaysia’s East-West Highway when a five-year-old baby elephant was struck and killed by a lorry. The collision not only took the life of the young elephant but also left a mother in visible anguish, standing beside her dead calf for...

As the world grapples with the intensifying effects of climate change, solutions to mitigate the crisis have become increasingly urgent. Among the most promising natural mechanisms to address this global challenge are trees, which play a crucial role in absorbing and storing carbon dioxide (CO₂)...

Sejak bermulanya era 1950-an, fenomena penghasilan pelbagai jenis alatan berasaskan bahan berasaskan plastik telah berkembang dengan pesat sejajar dengan perkembangan industrialisasi dan permintaan yang tinggi dari pengguna seluruh dunia. Fenomena ini berkembang dengan pesat berikutan versatiliti...

The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 has sparked public frenzy in generative artificial intelligence (AI). In just five days, ChatGPT logged 1 million new users, a mind-blowing statistic! Initially, ChatGPT was merely a conversational AI. Currently, ChatGPT can do much more than simply converse with...

Malaysia is renowned for its lush rainforests, vibrant biodiversity, and rich ecological landscapes. These unique environmental features are not only national treasures but are also vital to global conservation efforts. In response to the growing threats posed by deforestation, urban sprawl, and...