Woman dead, 120,000 without power as damaging storms hit Australia
Authorities received over 2,800 call outs overnight, mostly for fallen trees and building damage.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Helicopter on unauthorised flight crashes into Hilton hotel in Australia, killing pilot
A twin-engine helicopter crashed into a hotel roof, causing a fire, killing the pilot, and forcing the evacuation of hundreds.
Mon Aug 12 2024
People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads 'like lightning'
A fast-moving wildfire fueled by hot, windy weather burned trees, houses, and cars, sending smoke over the village of Varnavas.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Rooted resilience: Urban trees and climate adaptation in Malaysian cities
The future of Malaysia's urban landscapes hinges on our ability to adapt and innovate in the face of climate change.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Fallen trees: Special committee to hold first meeting this month - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said among the stakeholders in the special committee were NGOs, arborists (woody plant experts) and experts from the FRIM.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Millions without power as cyclone Remal pounds Bangladesh and India
Many coastal towns were left in the dark as fallen trees and broken lines disrupted supply, power ministry officials said.
Mon May 27 2024
Study reveals history and oceanic voyages of remarkable baobab tree
The baobab lineage originated in Madagascar roughly 21 mln years ago and reached Africa and Australia sometime in the past 12 mln years.
Fri May 17 2024
PM wants 100 trees planted for every tree felled in KL
According to Dr Zaliha Mustafa, DBKL has been instructed to promptly fell trees at risk of getting uprooted.
Wed May 15 2024
Monorail services back to normal at 5PM today
The monorail services suspended at four stations after parts of a tree fell on the tracks during a thunderstorm, resumed full operations.
Wed May 08 2024
Massive tree falls across busy road in Malaysian capital, killing one man, damaging cars
The body of a 47-year-old man was removed from the scene, police and the fire department said, and 17 cars were impacted by the incident.
Tue May 07 2024
Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift
Fumio Kishida referred to work the US National Park Service is undertaking to spruce up the Tidal Basin, an area of parkland in Washington.
Fri Apr 12 2024
ANALYSIS - With wary eye, China courts Indonesia's incoming leader Prabowo
Analysts say China is courting president-elect and current defence minister Prabowo to ensure continuation of Joko Widodo's policies.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Oregon schoolteacher finds missing Boeing plane part in backyard trees
Bob Sauer had found a panel known as a mid-cabin door plug that is used to replace an exit.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Climate change threatens Hungary's Christmas trees
Villagers are worried their livelihood could be in danger as pine forests are shrinking due to climate change.
Sat Dec 02 2023
Astro adopts 27 trees at Taman Tugu
Astros contribution was the result of funds collected through the successful RimbaKita Run/Walk programme held in September this year.
Fri Nov 24 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024