Pregnant woman killed by rampaging wild elephants in Indonesia
The woman was trying to protect her family's rubber plantation from the elephants when they charged at her.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Cabinet paper being prepared on issues faced by rubber smallholders - DPM Zahid
Among issues to be raised in Cabinet paper are Pestalotiopsis leaf fall disease, lack of manpower and areas not being tapped nationwide.
Mon Mar 11 2024
Unemployed man charged with trafficking in 70kg cannabis, having pistol
Muhammad Hafizi Seman was charged with trafficking in the drug at a rubber plantation area.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Forest loss from SE Asia rubber is up to 3 times more than thought - Study
More than 4 mln hectares of forest have been lost to rubber plantations since 1993, with two thirds of in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.
Sat Oct 21 2023
Some cash in on land boom near Indonesia's new capital, others despondent
Some farmers had "suddenly bought a new car" after selling part of their palm or rubber plantations, Rizki Maulana said.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Video clip of injured sun bear recorded at rubber plantation - Perhilitan
The department is still conducting monitoring at the location as the bear is believed to be injured.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Sabah targets planting 36 million trees within 5 years - CM
The campaign would involve five categories including forest plantation, forest restoration, rubber plantation development and fruit trees.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Body of man found in drum near Taiping
Taiping police chief ACP Harrith Kam Abdullah said the unidentified body was found in a plastic drum in an upside down position at 6.45pm.
Fri Dec 23 2016
Wild boar attacks rubber tapper in Alor Setar
A rubber tapper was seriously injured when gored by a wild boar at a rubber plantation in Felda Lubuk Merbau, Padang Terap, here today.
Sun Apr 03 2016
Malaysian car-jacker found shot dead in Thailand
A Malaysian, suspected to have been a luxury car-jacker, was found shot dead at a rubber plantation in Narathiwat, Thailand.
Thu Oct 16 2014
Dead man in sack found in forest
The torso of a man, whose body is believed to have been cut in two and stuffed into a sack, was found in a forest area near a rubber plantation in Sungai Tamu, Batang Kali.
Sun Jul 13 2014
Malaysians lose latest UK court battle over 1948 killings
Relatives of 24 Malaysian rubber plantation workers killed by British troops in 1948 lost on Wednesday the latest stage of their legal fight to win a public inquiry into the deaths.
Wed Mar 19 2014
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