Stop illegal logging once for all to minimise the occurrence of landslides and floods
When companies prioritise profit over the environment, they would continuously cut down more trees to meet the increasing demand for timber.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Fed govt agrees to compensate states that maintain forest reserves - PM
The federal government has agreed to compensate states that maintain their forest reserves as water catchment areas and protect them against illegal logging activities.
Sun Nov 21 2021
Hungry and in chains, Thailand's tourist elephants face crisis
Many elephants working in Thailand's tourism sector may starve, be sold to zoos or be shifted into the illegal logging trade as the coronavirus decimates visitor numbers.
Tue Mar 31 2020
Forestry Dept officer, wife among five remanded for corruption
The other three are a forest ranger of the district, as well as an owner and a manager of a logging company.
Tue Sep 12 2017
Illegal loggers to be detained until case mentioned in court
Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said with the new laws, he wants the illegal loggers who have been arrested to be detained until their cases are brought to court.
Fri Sep 08 2017
Ops Gergaji fight illegal logging in Sarawak
OPS Gergaji in Sarawak 2015
Fri May 15 2015
MACC freezes 375 accounts worth RM569 million in Sarawak
The 'Ops Gergaji' joint operation today saw a raid on 27 sawmills and log ponds as well as 21 business premises with over 500 logs seized.
Tue May 12 2015
Cambodian officers arrested over killing of investigative journalist
Three suspects have been arrested following the murder of a journalist who was investigating illegal logging in Cambodia.
Mon Oct 13 2014
WWF: Mekong forest facing sharp decline
Forests are being cleared for commodities such as rubber and rice while illegal logging is decimating many protected zones, WWF said in a report.
Thu May 02 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