No more single-use plastic bags at 20 retail chains from Oct 1 - Nga
Starting October 1, 20 hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and pharmacy chains will stop providing single-use plastic bags at their 8,000 outlets.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Front wall of Kedah MB's residence splashed with paint
Police also found two plastic bags containing blue paint and two more plastic bags filled with red paint from the area near the incident.
Mon Oct 17 2022
Hong Kong zero-COVID policies create mountains of plastic waste
Remote controls are wrapped in cellophane, pillows are encased in plastic bags, food comes with plastic cutlery.
Tue Apr 19 2022
Olympic marathon events to use ice bags amid broiling heat
A total of 3,040 plastic bags containing crushed ice will be made available at nine of the 14 water stations on both days.
Thu Aug 05 2021
ICA thwarts attempt to smuggle in chewing tobacco into Singapore
According to ICA, the items were wrapped in black plastic bags, hidden underneath a pile of wood in the headboard of the lorry.
Tue Jan 19 2021
After taking on plastic, Bali sisters want bar raised on climate action
The campaign has grown internationally, with Bali leading the way in Indonesia banning single-use plastic bags.
Tue Oct 20 2020
English shops to double charge for single-use plastic bags to 10p
In England the charges will now apply to all retailers, not just those with more than 250 staff members, and the charge will be increased to 10p per bag.
Mon Aug 31 2020
Exhibits on Kim Jong-Nam's murder opened at Chemistry Dept for security reasons - court heard
The identification process of the exhibits, which were stored in a sealed plastic bag, was done at the laboratory of the department for safety reasons.
Mon Oct 09 2017
RM1.87 million collected through 20 sen plastic bag charge in Selangor
The collection only involved supermarkets and food premises that had informed the state government, through their respective trade associations.
Tue Jul 25 2017
MPSJ enforces ban on polystyrene, free plastic bags at Ramadan bazaars
The Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) has enforced the ban on polystyrene containers and giving of free plastic bags to customers at all the Ramadan bazaars in its areas of jurisdiction, to reduce
Mon May 29 2017
Police discover two babies concealed in plastic bags at North Port
Police discovered two bodies after finding black plastic bags on a bridge near Jalan Parang, Klang North Port on Sunday.
Wed Apr 26 2017
Fikirlah: Why use plastic bags?
As my weekday routine, I would stop at the nearby petrol kiosk to grab a coffee and bun or sandwich after dropping my kids at the nursery.
Fri Feb 24 2017
Body of newborn with umbilical cord intact found in rubbish dump
The baby's remains, wrapped in newspapers and batik cloth, was found by a retired civil servant, Mahmud Manaf, 80, who was looking for trash to recycle at approximately 11.30am.
Tue Feb 07 2017
China punishes 11 for dereliction of duty after deadly bus fire
He set alight two plastic bags filled with gasoline on the bus after getting involved in a personal work dispute, according to an official account of his crimes.
Sun Feb 05 2017
S'gor govt leaves it to traders whether to charge for plastic bags
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali says the state government had not enacted any specific regulations to prevent the 20 sen charge.
Sat Jan 21 2017
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
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