The 12th Malaysia Plan - driving the green investment agenda with green bonds
The use and deployment of SIBs as a funding source for the green and sustainable growth agenda should be explored.
Wed Oct 06 2021
How Abu Dhabi is leading the way in managing high temperatures in cities
Faced with extreme temperatures during the summer, Abu Dhabi is developing various solutions to offer its citizens some respite.
Tue Jul 20 2021
Putrajaya on right track to become low carbon green city by 2025
"This is in line with the Putrajaya Green City 2025 (PGC2025) initiative by reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 60 per cent and a cooler Putrajaya by two degrees Celcius," he said.
Tue Apr 11 2017
Cyberjaya to reduce carbon footprint
Cyberview Sdn Bhd, the development spearhead and Cybercity manager for Cyberjaya yesterday announced that the pioneer green city is committed to reduce 21% of carbon emissions by year 2020.
Tue Apr 30 2013
KL mayor shares his plans in conjunction with FT Day
Transforming Kuala Lumpur into a green city are among the plans mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib has for 2013.
Thu Jan 31 2013
Transforming KL into a 'green city'
The authorities are taking various measures to ensure Kuala Lumpur goes green through the 'gardens in the city' initiative.
Wed Jan 30 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024