China's Mekong dams turn Thai fishing villages into 'ghost towns'
Those who live by the Mekong collecting river weed for decades, but their harvest has fallen since China built nearly a dozen dams upstream.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Smallholders encouraged to venture into cocoa, white and black pepper sector
Oil palm smallholders are encouraged to plant cocoa, and black and white pepper as by-products to help increase upstream activities.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Man out fishing in Maludam found dead with croc bite marks
Abang Mohd Norazat was recovered floating upstream near the Maludam Water Plant by his father along with three villagers.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Irresponsible discharge could be cause of water pollution - Environment Exco
Hee said the incident is believed to have occurred between 1 am and 7 am yesterday after the water level rose due to heavy rain upstream.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Yan floods: Body of fourth victim found
The body of the fourth victim of the floods and landslides that were caused by the upstream rush of water phenomenon in the Gunung Jerai area was found at the KEDA, Sungai Udang this afternoon.
Thu Aug 19 2021
Muhyiddin hopes Kedah gov't will expedite assistance to flood victims
Caretaker Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said priority should now be given to the security and food supply aspects.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Yan district residents describe upstream water rush as 'mini-tsunami'
The upstream water rush has happened before but not to such an extent until the bridges and roads collapsed, cars washed away
Wed Aug 18 2021
Flood in Yan claims three victims, three more missing
Three victims were found dead in several locations around the Gunung Jerai area in Yan, which was hit by a flood following an upstream rush of water on Wednesday.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Shell exploring options to divest non-operated interests in Malaysia's Baram Delta
The assets located offshore Sarawak, Malaysia, are operated by Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, and Sarawak Shell Bhd is a non-operating partner.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Boy drowns, three survive after being swept away by strong gush of water from upstream
Abdul Wafi Wuuzir's body was discovered stuck between the rocks near the site of the incident at 5.44 pm.
Thu Sep 03 2020
Record floods cause deaths and widespread damage in Sudan
The flooding comes despite Ethiopia starting to fill the reservoir behind a giant new dam upstream on the Blue Nile in July.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Petronas' Adnan Zainal Abidin: Malaysia's LNG Prepares the Next Floater to Take to the Water
AWANI Review Editor Razak Chik was at OTC 2018 in March to listen to Adnan Zainal Abidin, Petronas VP for Upstream Assets who talks about stamping the Malaysian maritime mark in the high seas.
Sat Apr 14 2018
BN govt to continue surge of great change and progress - Najib
He said the changes or transformation envisioned by BN was not small, because it covered various aspects of life including physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
Sun Apr 16 2017
Tanjung Offshore to diversify to raise profitability
Tanjung Offshore Bhd is looking to venture into upstream oil fields in other South-East Asian countries and Australia.
Sun May 08 2016
Shell Malaysia to build largest upstream O&G laboratory in Sarawak
Shell said the new building showcased the company's commitment in continuing to invest in the O&G industry in Sarawak and in Malaysia.
Tue Apr 07 2015
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