Cull or caution: Australia weighs tactics to thin crocodile numbers
Authorities are taking steps to reduce crocodile attacks through proactive messaging and physical removal of animals.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Japan reports first bird flu outbreaks of season, culling 340,000 chickens
Japan has detected its first outbreaks of bird flu with a "highly pathogenic" strain identified at a poultry farm.
Fri Oct 28 2022
Japan reports first bird flu outbreak of season, culling 143,000 chickens
About 143,000 egg-laying chickens are being exterminated at the farm in Yokote city in Akita Prefecture.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Germany may cull up to 70,000 chickens after bird flu found on another farm
Type H5N8 bird flu was confirmed in a farm near Rostock.
Tue Nov 17 2020
No entry into Penang for dogs from Perak, Sarawak
Dr Afif Bahardin said the decision was taken to prevent rabies from spreading in the state.
Wed Jul 19 2017
H5N1: Compensation for poultry breeders before Hari Raya
The compensation was in lieu of the disposal of 55,451 poultry and 17,531 eggs, and would be paid according to the type of bird and egg culled.
Fri Jun 09 2017
H5N1 avian flu: Culling of birds went smoothly
The culling exercise was being conducted with cooperation from various government departments via a special committee which was formed since the bird flu cases was detected on Monday.
Fri Mar 10 2017
Disposal of birds continues in Japan after avian flu outbreaks
The Niigata and Aomori prefectural governments continued work on Thursday to dispose of a total of 550,000 birds at three poultry farms there, following the outbreaks of avian influenza caused by high
Fri Dec 02 2016
Japan culling 230,000 more birds over avian flu
Japan has mobilised its military to help with a second mass cull of 230,000 chickens amid a spreading outbreak of a highly contagious strain of avian flu.
Thu Dec 01 2016
Dog-bite incidences rise in rabies-infected states
More cases of humans being bitten by dogs and the culling of stray dogs have been reported in Perlis, Kedah and Penang which have been declared rabies-infected.
Mon Sep 21 2015
NGOs: Stop killing, even stray dogs
A group of independent animal activists and NGOs is calling on Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to stop the culling of dogs in the state following the rabies outbreaks.
Mon Sep 21 2015
Ministry: Culling of monkeys 'not new', probe ordered
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment [NRE] has launched an investigation on regards to allegations that large number of monkeys have been culled inhumanely by enforcement authorities.
Thu Mar 28 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024