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
Rebuilding bombed Gaza homes may take 80 years, UN says
Nearly seven months of Israeli bombardment have caused billions of dollars in damage, leaving many of the buildings reduced to heaps.
Thu May 02 2024
Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel in disputed South China Sea shoal
The Philippine coast guard said one of its vessel sustained damage from use of water cannon by two Chinese coast guard ships.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Storm damages 21 houses in Baling
According to Baling district Civil Defence Force, no casualties were reported.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage
Wu Chien-fu said the aftershocks were a "concentrated release of energy" and that more could be expected, though perhaps not as strong.
Tue Apr 23 2024
No damage to Iranian nuclear facilities following explosions, IAEA confirms
IAEA calls for extreme restraint from all parties, reiterates that nuclear facilities should never be a target in military conflicts.
Fri Apr 19 2024
At least one dead after heavy rains set off flash floods in UAE
A torrential downpour killed at least one person and caused damage to homes and businesses.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Soccer - Man United's Varane says concussions have done lasting damage to body
Raphael Varane said he suffered a concussion few days before playing in France's defeat to Germany in the quarter-finals of 2014 World Cup.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years damages buildings, leaving 4 dead
The earthquake topple a three-story building, temporarily trapping four people inside and also stranding about 400 tourists on mountainside.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Prosecutors seek death penalty for mastermind of Vietnam's largest financial scam
Truong My Lan faces a trial on accusations of leading a scam that caused damages of $20 billion.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Kapar air crash: Disintegration of container failed to prevent intrusion of outside objects
The report also found irregular maintenance activities and exceeding weight limitation among the findings recorded in the damage assessment.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Two commercial enterprises pay damages for illegally streaming Astro content
Astro secures court orders against an F&B outlet & a hotel for illegally streaming its content.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Displaced Gaza doctor offers free medical help for children from his tent
Most of Gaza's hospitals have stopped working, with some damaged by Israeli bombardment and those still functioning under growing pressure.
Sun Feb 18 2024
Iceland volcano fades but leaves residents in the cold
The eruption left a trail of damage to roads and pipelines, cutting hot water to parts of Reykjanes peninsula during freezing temperatures.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Bayaran dam dan korban melalui THiJARI diteruskan
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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
Kerajaan anjur kempen keselamatan 'online' untuk kanak-kanak
Kerajaan berhasrat untuk mengadakan kempen keselamatan dalam talian untuk kanak-kanak dan keluarga secara besar-besaran dalam tempoh terdekat.
Fri May 17 2024
Malaysia mungkin berdepan satu lagi siri PRK
Malaysia akan berdepan dengan satu lagi siri PRK sekiranya tujuh wakil Bersatu yang berpaling tadah tidak menyatakan sokongan kepada parti dalam tempoh 14 hari.
Fri May 17 2024
JKPK setuju proses terbuka untuk pelantikan Pengerusi SPR
Jawatankuasa Pilihan Khas Dewan Rakyat Mengenai Hak Asasi Manusia, Pilihan Raya dan Pembaharuan Institusi (JKPK) bersetuju bahawa proses pelantikan pengerusi baharu Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya perlu dijalankan secara terbuka dan konsultatif dengan Parlimen.
Fri May 17 2024
Serangan Balai Polis Ulu Tiram: Siasat lanjut, jika benar ia didalangi JI
Kerjasama antara badan-badan perisikan serantau perlu dipergiatkan bagi mengekang gerakan berkenaan daripada menggugat ketenteraman.
Fri May 17 2024