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The 12th Malaysia Plan, which was tabled in Parliament yesterday, included a slew of environmental targets -- including: a pledge for Malaysia to become a carbon neutral country as early as 2050; for carbon pricing and carbon tax to be introduced, and a Comprehensive National Energy Policy as a long-term roadmap. How do we ensure that these carbon emission reduction measures go beyond impressive pledges? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Alizan Mahadi, Director of Research, Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia.

The 12th Malaysia Plan, which was tabled in Parliament yesterday, included a slew of environmental targets -- including: a pledge for Malaysia to become a carbon neutral country as early as 2050; for carbon pricing and carbon tax to be introduced, and a Comprehensive National Energy Policy as a long-term roadmap. How do we ensure that these carbon emission reduction measures go beyond impressive pledges? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Elizabeth Wong, Selangor State Assemblyperson for Bukit Lanjan, Chairperson of Selangor Backbenchers Club.

The 12th Malaysia Plan, which was tabled in Parliament yesterday, included a slew of environmental targets -- including: a pledge for Malaysia to become a carbon neutral country as early as 2050; for carbon pricing and carbon tax to be introduced, and a Comprehensive National Energy Policy as a long-term roadmap. How do we ensure that these carbon emission reduction measures go beyond impressive pledges? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Yin Shao Loong, Senior Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute.

The management of the general election system has been found to be satisfactory in terms of supporting the main function of the Election Commission (EC), however, there are several weaknesses.

Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin said those employed in health, security, education and services sectors may be mandated to get COVID-19 vaccination

Think tank IDEAS aims to capture the extent of politicians who were appointed to boards of State-Owned Enterprises with its newly launched platform, Pantau Kuasa.

Both tourist destinations that were slated to reopen on October 1st will be postponed to a later date.

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The investigating officer in the case of Paul Yong Choo Kiong told the High Court here today that investigations indicated that the victim had been raped by the Tronoh State Assemblyman.

A total of 5,947 travellers arriving from abroad have applied for quarantine at home through the Home Quarantine Application (HQA) portal since it was launched on Sept 20.

Efforts to improve facilities and quality of education in the country were among the issues raised by the government and opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) during the debate on the 12MP today.

The IRB has applied for its suit against Muhammad Shafee, seeking payment amounting to RM9.41 million in tax arrears for five assessment years, to be decided through summary judgment.

The management of the recruitment and employment of foreign workers in Sabah and Sarawak from 2017 to 2019 has been found to be inefficient.

MPRA2021 call for entries. For this year, two special categories have been added to recognise the excellent campaigns implemented during the pandemic.

A total of 13 payment vouchers for the development of the uCustoms system amounting to RM64.89 million could not be verified because complete documents were not attached.

Malaysia mempamerkan aksi cemerlang untuk memastikan slot ke suku akhir Piala Sudirman 2021 selepas menewaskan Mesir 5-0 di Vantaa, Finland, malam ini.

Hujan lebat selama dua jam bermula lewat petang tadi menyebabkan beberapa kawasan di daerah Sik dan Kuala Muda dinaiki air malam ini.

Antara pelbagai berita dalam dan luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini.

Mahkamah Tinggi Shah Alam diberitahu bahawa bekas Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi tidak telus dan tidak mengikut tatacara ketika melanjutkan kontrak syarikat Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) bagi projek Visa Luar Negara (VLN).

Penduduk Selangor sifatkan situasi yang mereka hadapi berkaitan isu air sebagai beban yang tidak berkesudahan. Tinjauan Astro AWANI di beberapa kawasan yang kerap terjejas akibat masalah air tidak berjadual ini mendapati rata-rata penduduk berharap perkara ini dapat diselesaikan dengan seberapa segera dengan usaha kerajaan menerusi Agenda Transformasi Sektor Air 2040 (WST 2040). Ikuti laporan yang disediakan oleh wartawan Astro AWANI, Eton Khir dan jurukamera, Mohd Rizal Rahim.

Lebih 13 struktur termasuk kediaman dan pondok serta pelbagai jenis tanaman dimusnahkan oleh Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Selangor dalam operasi bersepadu yang dilakukan di Hutan Simpan Bukit Lagong pada Selasa. Menurut Timbalan Pengarah (Operasi Hutan) jabatan itu, Norddin Noor, lebih 14 hektar hutan simpan di kawasan tersebut telah diceroboh sejak lebih 20 tahun lalu.

Tiga lelaki maut selepas kereta yang dinaiki mereka merempuh sebatang pokok di Jalan Bako pada Selasa. Dalam kejadian sekitar jam 6.30 petang itu, kesemua mangsa dipercayai dalam perjalanan ke Bako dari arah Kuching .

Polis menafikan terdapat tindakan untuk merobohkan mana-mana tokong dalam kejadian tersebut yang didakwa menjadi punca insiden kekecohan yang melibatkan sekumpulan individu bersama pihak berkuasa.

Sindiket penipuan 'Fly by Night' yang menyasarkan pembekal dan peniaga barangan alat ganti kenderaan tumpas susulan penahanan lima lelaki di sebuah rumah di Kuantan, Pahang, Jumaat lalu. Turut dirampas pelbagai pelbagai barangan tukar ganti kenderaan dianggarkan bernilai lebih RM936,000.

Berikut antara berita paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang Selasa, 28 September 2021.