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
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