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
Kuala Lumpur makes the cut as Top 10 Meeting Destinations in APAC
The top 10 cities remained mostly consistent year-over-year with Singapore retaining its first position from 2023.
Wed May 15 2024
Pasaran getah ditutup bercampur-campur untuk hari kedua berturut-turut
Pasaran getah Kuala Lumpur ditutup bercampur-campur untuk hari kedua berturut-turut pada Jumaat berikutan pasaran Jepun dan China yang ditutup sempena cuti umum.
Fri May 03 2024
Tesla Malaysia cuts prices for two models by RM8,000 in Malaysia
The electric carmaker said the price "decrement" has made Tesla EV more affordable and accessible to a border range of audiences.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany and around globe after US cuts
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reported that its global vehicle deliveries in the first quarter fell for the first time in nearly four years.
Mon Apr 22 2024
AWANI Tonight: 17 April 2024
#AWANITonight with @sarayamia
1. Royal addendum for Najib Razak's house arrest is real - Zahid Hamidi
2. Govt to go ahead with fuel subsidy cuts this year - Rafizi Ramli
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Royal addendum for Najib Razak's house arrest is real - Zahid Hamidi
2. Govt to go ahead with fuel subsidy cuts this year - Rafizi Ramli
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Wed Apr 17 2024
Stocks close lower as Middle East tensions, Treasury yields weigh
Stocks have struggled recently, with the S&P 500 suffering two straight weeks of declines and its biggest weekly percentage drop since October last week as investors have pushed back expectations for the timing and size of any rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Tesla laying off more than 10% of staff globally as sales fall
The layoffs follow an exclusive Reuters report on April 5 that Tesla had cancelled a long-promised inexpensive car, expected to cost $25,000, that investors have been counting on to drive mass-market growth. Musk had said the car, known as the Model 2, would start production in late 2025.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Aliran trafik dari utara dan Pantai Timur ke Lembah Klang sesak
Aliran trafik di lebuh raya dari utara dan Pantai Timur menuju ke Lembah Klang padat setakat petang ini.
Sun Apr 14 2024
Aliran trafik di Gua Musang sesak, perantau mula pulang
Aliran trafik di Jalan Jeli-Gua Musang, Jalan Kuala Lipis-Gua Musang dan Jalan Kuala Krai-Gua Musang sesak ekoran perantau mula pulang ke destinasi masing-masing selepas berakhir cuti Aidilfitri.
Sun Apr 14 2024
Ribuan pengunjung "bertempur" menggunakan air sempena pesta Songkran
Cuti umum sempena Songkran tahun ini adalah yang terpanjang selepas Kabinet Thailand meluluskan cuti lima hari dari 12 hingga 16 April.
Sat Apr 13 2024
Bursa Malaysia dibuka rendah, kurang peserta berikutan cuti panjang
Pada 9.18 pagi ini, indeks petunjuk utama FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) susut sebanyak 3.56 mata kepada 1,549.95 daripada 1,553.51 di akhir dagangan Selasa lepas.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Trafik di lebuh raya utama masih sesak
Aliran trafik di beberapa lebuh raya utama di negara ini masih lagi sesak setakat jam 5 petang Khamis susulan pergerakan orang ramai sempena cuti Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Thu Apr 11 2024
Cuti Aidilfitri: Pulau Pinang 'sesak' dengan pelancong
Pelancong tempatan dan luar negara membanjiri Pulau Mutiara hingga menyebabkan beberapa lokasi tumpuan menjadi sesak sejak awal pagi tadi.
Thu Apr 11 2024
13 negara gesa sekatan terhadap Israel daripada serang Rafah
Antara negara yang menandatangani surat berkenaan ialah Australia, yang mana menteri-menteri luar negara terbabit turut meminta gencatan senjata yang mampan.
Fri May 17 2024
Sekolah di bandar Bitung ditutup
Sekolah-sekolah ditutup di Bandar Bitung selepas abu dan hujan dari gunung berapi Ruang mencurah di Sulawesi Utara Indonesia.
Fri May 17 2024
40 senator Thailand mohon pemecatan Srettha
Ketika rombakan Kabinet bulan lalu, senator itu membantah pelantikan bekas peguam, Pichit Cuenban, sebagai Menteri di pejabat Srettha.
Fri May 17 2024
Lelaki bakar rumah ibadat ditembak mati
Polis menembak mati seorang lelaki bersenjata yang membakar rumah ibadat di Rouen Perancis.
Fri May 17 2024
Bayaran dam dan korban melalui THiJARI diteruskan
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) meneruskan perkhidmatan bayaran dam dan korban melalui aplikasi THiJARI untuk musim haji tahun ini seperti tahun-tahun sebelumnya, bagi memudahkan bakal jemaah haji negara untuk melunaskan tanggungjawab masing-masing.
Fri May 17 2024
Singapura kutuk, nasihat warganya di Malaysia berhati-hati
Singapura mengutuk sekeras-kerasnya serangan ke atas Balai Polis Ulu Tiram di Johor pada Jumaat, yang mengakibatkan kematian dua anggota polis dan mencederakan seorang lagi.
Fri May 17 2024
Pengajaran kepada kita, akibat fahaman radikal
Insiden yang menimpa dua anggota polis di Ulu Tiram patut dijadikan sebagai pengajaran akibat bila berfahaman radikal.
Fri May 17 2024
KJ beri gambaran tak cepat kembali ke dunia politik, jika mampu bertahan
Khairy Jamaluddin berkongsi pengalaman dalam program Ayuh Johor, termasuk melibatkan kejayaan ketika menggalas tugas sebagai menteri sehingga kekalahannya dalam Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-15, yang lalu.
Fri May 17 2024
Lebih RM387 juta diperlukan untuk kerja pembaikan cerun runtuh
Lebih RM387 juta diperlukan bagi menjalankan kerja-kerja pembaikan di 531 lokasi cerun runtuh yang dikenal pasti belum dibaiki di seluruh negara.
Fri May 17 2024
Mokhzani letak jawatan Pengerusi Maxis
Maxis Bhd pada Jumaat mengumumkan bahawa Pengerusinya, Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir akan meletak jawatan berkuat kuasa 30 Jun 2024.
Fri May 17 2024