NASA chief offers Brazil satellite imaging to help stop Amazon deforestation
Bill Nelson said NASA will have a satellite that can even render images of what is happening below the forest canopy.
Wed Jul 26 2023
How strategic green spaces can cool cities
The loss of natural areas in the process of urbanisation reduces the mechanism of evaporative cooling and shading from tree canopy.
Fri Jul 21 2023
The urban jungle needs more trees
As cities grow and heat up, its time to get rid of your air-conditioner and have more plants in your homes.
Fri Jun 16 2023
13 nabbed while busy brewing ketum juice in Kota Tinggi
Thirteen individuals who were brewing ketum juice under a canopy were among 58 individuals detained by the Johor police for various drug-related offences during a special operation.
Sun Dec 11 2022
Perak mulls over allowing Ramadan bazaars at mosques
Research would also be conducted on the necessary preparations for having such bazaar in terms of canopy, size (of stalls) and parking facilities.
Wed Mar 24 2021
Britons to plant trees to mark Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on throne
Planting of trees would create a special gift for the monarch, who has planted more than 1,500 trees around the world during her reign.
Mon Nov 30 2020
New Google canopy cover tool shows cities where to plant more trees
The hope is that planting new trees in these zones could help cities adapt to a world that looks set to get warmer in the coming years.
Sat Nov 21 2020
Woman fractures leg when stall topples in storm
In the incident, Sharifah Hajar Syed Hasan and her husband Zulkifli Kasim were operating their food stall business at the Bandar University recreational area when a thunderstorm started at about 5pm.
Mon Feb 20 2017
Avoid Tuas Checkpoint, Singapore tells motorists
The incident occurred at around 5.35am, with the fallen tentage affecting motorists travelling from Johor into Singapore.
Wed Aug 03 2016
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024