Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 2) — Help Trees Thrive In Concrete Jungles
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Mohd Zailani Jamil, President of the Malaysia Society of Arboriculture.
Fri May 17 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 1) — Trees as Assets: Valuing Our Urban Canopy
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Koh Cha-Ly, Founder and CEO of Urbanmetry, a data company which uses proprietary algorithms to analyse big data from cities. She is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Commission for Nature Positive Cities.
Fri May 17 2024
Floods: Jalan Jerantut-Maran, Jalan Serengkam closed to all vehicles
Motorists can use Jalan Bukit Tajau-Bandar Pusat Jengka route or use the main Temerloh-Maran route as Jalan Kuantan-Maran is accessible
Mon Jan 08 2024
London's clean-air zone expansion hit by camera vandalism
Hundreds of cameras installed on London's roads to enforce clean-air zone that imposes daily charge on some motorists have been vandalised.
Fri Aug 18 2023
JPJ issues 632 notices against traffic offenders
The Selangor JPJ issued 632 notices for various traffic offences to motorists during a two-hour integrated operation at the Awan Besar toll plaza (Bukit Jalil-bound) last night.
Thu Dec 15 2022
Motorists rescued from stranded vehicles in city flash flood
Two motorists faced anxious moments when they were trapped in their vehicles during a flash flood in Jalan Chan Sow Lin.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Motorists welcome DASH, reduces travel time, but hope for reasonable toll rate
DASH connects Puncak Perdana and Shah Alam, in Selangor, to Penchala, Kuala Lumpur, and is expected to be able to reduce congestion.
Mon Oct 17 2022
Overturned lorry causes 4.2-km traffic jam on PLUS Expressway near Menora Tunnel
All lanes at the stretch were blocked and that motorists heading south were being diverted to the Kuala Kangsar exit, LLM tweeted.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Maulidur Rasul: PLUS anticipates 1.9 million vehicles per day over this long weekend
PLUS advises motorists to expect longer travelling time during the Maulidur Rasul public holiday as 1.9 million vehicles are expected to fill the highways daily from Friday till Monday.
Wed Oct 05 2022
SUKE Phase 1 opens Sept 16, toll free for a month - Fadillah
Motorists using Phase One of SUKE that opens today will enjoy toll-free access for a month, Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Aidiladha Ops: RTD issues over 2,000 summonses in three states
The RTD issued 2,079 summonses for various traffic offences to motorists in three states under the 2022 Hari Raya Aidiladha Operations.
Thu Jul 14 2022
1.9 million vehicles expected on highway daily for Aidiladha travel: Motorists advised to adhere to Plus TTA
Zakaria Ahmad said with the expected increase in the volume of vehicles, some congestion and a prolonged travel time would be expected.
Wed Jul 06 2022
Remand order against suspected drunk driver extended
The motorist suspected to be drunk crashed into a motorcycle ridden by a couple with disabilities.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Suspected drunk driver remanded four days over fatal crash
A motorist suspected to be drunk and who allegedly caused the death of a PwD couple in a crash in Jalan Serkam Pantai in Merlimau yesterday has been remanded for four days.
Tue Jun 07 2022
Bad road conditions: Jalan Gerik-Jeli under Federal govt's purview - Saarani
The Perak gov't has raised the issue of the Jalan Gerik-Jeli to the federal government following frequent complaints from motorists pertaining to its bad and unsafe conditions.
Sun May 15 2022
Pelaksanaan mekanisma levi pelbagai peringkat (MLTM) dijangka bermula Januari 2025
Mekanisma levi pelbagai peringkat (MLTM) dijangka dilaksanakan pada Januari hadapan, selepas perinciannya dimuktamadkan dan diluluskan Jemaah Menteri, kata Menteri Sumber Manusia, Steven Sim.
Mon May 20 2024
Portal UP_TVET bertujuan untuk memudahkan proses permohonan
Saluran permohonan untuk mengikuti kursus Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) yang dahulunya mengelirukan kini dibuat melalui satu saluran tunggal iaitu menerusi portal Unit Pengambilan TVET atau singkatannya UP_TVET yang dibangunkan oleh Kementerian Sumber Manusia (KESUMA).
Menurut Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi,penggunaan saluran tunggal UP_TVET yang fleksibel dengan mengambil kira keperluan pelbagai syarat masuk merupakan satu inisiatif untuk membuka ruang seluasnya kepada rakyat Malaysia untuk menyertai program TVET.
Menurut Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi,penggunaan saluran tunggal UP_TVET yang fleksibel dengan mengambil kira keperluan pelbagai syarat masuk merupakan satu inisiatif untuk membuka ruang seluasnya kepada rakyat Malaysia untuk menyertai program TVET.
Mon May 20 2024
Kerajaan digesa bawa Mala pulang dari penjara Nepal
Kerajaan didesak untuk membawa pulang seorang rakyat Malaysia yang meringkuk di penjara Nepal atas kesalahan Imigresen.
Mon May 20 2024
Jemaah lega dapat luah perasaan di Ranting Hati
Jemaah haji Malaysia melahirkan rasa lega kerana berpeluang meluahkan perasaan sejak tiba di Tanah Suci menerusi tulisan terapi naratif yang menghasilkan Ranting Hati, satu inisiatif terbaharu diperkenalkan oleh Unit Kaunseling Tabung Haji (TH) sebagai platform menangani cabaran sebagai tetamu Allah sepanjang operasi musim ini.
Mon May 20 2024
Proses penggapungan kapal ambil masa 21 jam
Kapal berdaftar di Singapura, Dali yang melanggar struktur Jambatan Francis Scott Key di Baltimore, Maryland yang kemudiannya runtuh, mempunyai klasifikasi yang sah dan sijil berkanun yang meliputi integriti struktur kapal dan fungsi peralatannya. Penguasa Maritim dan Pelabuhan Singapura (MPA) berkata kapal kargo itu juga telah menjalani dua pemeriksaan yang diluluskan oleh dua pelabuhan asing pada Jun dan September 2023 dengan klasifikasi dan tinjauan berkanun seterusnya dijangka pada Jun 2024.
Mon May 20 2024
Iran berkabung tiga hari
Iran memulakan tempoh berkabung tiga hari susulan kematian Presidennya, Ebrahim Raisi yang terlibat dalam nahas helikopter pada Ahad yang turut mengorbankan Menteri Luarnya Hossein Amirabdollahian.Rakyatnya menyatakan kesedihan terhadap pemergian pemimpin mereka yang dikatakan berjasa dalam memelihara tembok keselamatan negara dari peperangan di rantau bergolak itu.
Mon May 20 2024
Ebrahim Raisi, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian individu penting perjuang isu Palestin
Presiden Iran, Ebrahim Raisi dan menteri luarnya, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian disifatkan sebagai antara individu penting dalam usaha masyarakat antarabangsa memperjuangkan isu Palestin.
Mon May 20 2024
Kerajaan jamin bawa pulang pegawai perubatan terkandas di Rafah
Kerajaan memberi jaminan akan membawa pulang pegawai perubatan di bawah MERCY yang terkandas di Rafah, Gaza.
Mon May 20 2024
Israel sekal laluan darat, situasi bertambah buruk
Sekatan Israel ke atas laluan darat melumpuhkan kemasukkan bekalan kemanusian ke Gaza dan dijangka memburukkan lagi situasi semasa di Gaza.
Mon May 20 2024
Netanyahu berdepan penolakan dunia, menteri dalam kabinet perang sendiri - Penganalisis
Pensyarah Kolej PERMATA Insan, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Dr. Abdel Rahman Ibrahim berkata wajah sebenar Perdana Menteri Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, yang dahagakan darah kini telah terdedah dan tidak lagi dapat menutup kepalsuan yang cuba dipaksakan kepada dunia. Jelasnya, Netanyahu bukan sahaja berdepan penolakan masyarakat antarabangsa bahkan juga tentangan dari dalam kebinet perangnya sendiri.
Mon May 20 2024