Focus on forest conservation, not gifting orangutans, govt told
WWF-Malaysia suggests there were more effective alternatives to demonstrate Malaysia's commitment to orangutan conservation.
Tue May 14 2024
[COLUMNIST] Are we ready to elevate the quality standard of crude palm oil?
The national palm oil extraction rate could potentially be impacted if the recycling of secondary oil to CPO is prohibited.
Mon Apr 01 2024
COP28: Nik Nazmi calls for all sectors to address biodiversity loss and climate change
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said there is also a need to address the financial aspect of biodiversity conservation.
Wed Dec 06 2023
UN adopts world's first treaty to protect high seas biodiversity
The pact is a key plank in efforts to put 30% of the world's land and sea under environmental protection by 2030, a goal set in December.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Protecting large ocean areas helps biodiversity - and doesn't harm fisheries, study finds
A new research study reports that there have been no negative impacts on the fishing sector because of this bold conservation effort.
Sat Jun 10 2023
Fighting for their lives: The world's forests in figures
Seven percent of the world's forests have been planted by humans.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Dream New Zealand job becomes a flight of fancy
The position of biodiversity supervisor in the tiny town of Haast involves hiking and riding in helicopters and jet boats.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Marine protected areas are powerful carbon sinks
MPAs not only promote carbon storage but also marine biodiversity as well as the reproductive capacity of ocean species.
Sat Oct 29 2022
Force firms to reveal their impact on nature: Major businesses
More than 300 firms signed an open letter to world leaders ahead of crunch UN's negotiations to halt catastrophic biodiversity loss.
Thu Oct 27 2022
Budget 2023: RM39 mln to protect tigers, get more rangers
Tengku Zafrul said the number of rangers to preserve the biodiversity of forests will be increased from 800 to 1,000.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Melaka-Dumai Link: What's at stake for Melaka''s biodiversity?
The development of Melaka should not be carried out at the cost of its biodiversity, says a marine biologist.
Mon Oct 03 2022
What is the UN General Assembly?
Biodiversity and climate change will also be in the spotlight, ahead of the COP27 Summit set for later this year.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Gov't committed to ensuring policies prioritise biodiversity conservation
The government will continue to be committed to ensuring that its policies prioritise the need to preserve the wealth of the nation's biodiversity.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Leonor Espinosa: Celebrated Colombian chef with a taste for social change
Espinosa draws her inspiration from Colombia's vast biodiversity, painful history and oft-neglected traditional communities.
Sat Jul 23 2022
Mass biodiversity loss would slash global credit ratings, report warns
China and M'sia would be most severely hit, with rating downgrades by more than six notches in the partial collapse scenario, study shows.
Thu Jun 23 2022
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024