Perhilitan imposes heftier penalties on wildlife crime
Wildlife crime will be subject to higher penalties through the enforcement of 44 sections under the Wildlife Conservation (Amendment) Act 2022 (Act A1646) effective today.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Bill to amend Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 tabled at Parliament
The bill is aimed at amending and improving the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Singapore's first giant panda baby is a healthy male cub
Singapore's first giant panda cub born at River Safari here on Aug 14 is a healthy male cub.
Fri Sep 10 2021
92 Malayan tapirs killed in five years due to road accidents in the country
The Wildlife and National Parks has carried out a captive breeding programme at the Sungai Dusun Wildlife Conservation Centre in Selangor.
Tue Apr 27 2021
Putting python on the menu in Florida?
Putting python on the menu is one solution envisaged by two American agencies to remove this species of snake that reproduce very quickly.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Myanmar monk offers temple sanctuary for threatened snakes
Residents and government agencies, including the fire department, have also been bringing captured snakes to the monk.
Fri Dec 04 2020
Public-private partnership might save our National Zoo
A strategic public-private partnership, will not only save the National Zoo but place it on a more sustainable footing moving forward.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Tasmanian Devils set paw on mainland Australia after 3,000 years
Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate in the world and the re-introduction will help re-balance the ecology.
Tue Oct 06 2020
Malaysia hands over a pair of Malayan Tapir to Japan
Malaysia has sent a pair of Malayan tapir to Japan to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the field of wildlife conservation.
Fri Dec 04 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