Orphans in Congo fed palm weevil larvae in bid to beat malnutrition
About a quarter of Congo's 99 million people face a food crisis and half of all orphans suffer from malnutrition, says World Food Programme.
Sat Jun 29 2024
Fly larvae breeds success for women in Nepal village
The protein-rich insect eggs are dried and processed into feed for fish, chicken and pigs.
Sat Aug 26 2023
Misinformation swirls over EU edible insects
Recent EU approvals for food ingredients derived from house crickets and beetle larvae, have stoked a surge in misleading claims.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Kedah records 6.9 percent drop in dengue cases
311,639 premises in Kedah were checked during the period and Aedes larvae were found on 5,174 premises.
Sat Nov 07 2015
2,000 mosquito larvae trapping devices to be installed at dengue hotspots
The installation of the devices costing RM30,000 will be done in stages to detect, monitor and control the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes.
Sat Jun 13 2015
Mousticide - Controlling dengue and malaria at the source
An effective control against dengue has been produced, using a super biolarvicide that kills Aedes larvae rapidly.
Tue Oct 14 2014
Allegation on officers caught planting mosquito larvae in water tank being investigated
The Negeri Sembilan Health Department is investigating the allegation that its officers had poured mosquito larvae into a water tank while inspecting a car workshop in Bahau.
Sat Sep 21 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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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