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
Death toll after landslides in Indian Himalayas rises to 57; 10 still missing
Structures were swept away under rocks and falling trees, roads had caved in, and power and the railway network disrupted.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Houses, vehicles damaged by falling trees due to heavy rain, thunderstorms in Selangor
Morni Mamat said 15 fallen trees were reported in Taman Desariang, Damansara Damai, affecting seven houses.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Teenage girl dies after being crushed by fallen tree
The 14-year-old girl died after she was believed to have been crushed by a falling tree at Taman Permainan Balok Baru 1.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Bad weather: Woman killed by falling tree, tidal water overflows in Sabah
Bad weather with continuous heavy rain lashed various parts of Sabah resulting in a woman being crushed to death by a falling tree in Papar.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Storm damages houses, PEDi in Kuantan
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds felled dozens of trees in Semambu, one of which crashed onto a PEDi and injured three boys.
Sat Oct 15 2022
Homestay crushed by falling tree, anxious moments for 11 occupants
A family of 11 had a fretful time when the homestay they were in was crushed by a fallen tree during a storm and heavy rain early this morning.
Sun Sep 18 2022
Twenty vehicles damaged by falling trees during heavy rain in Cyber Valley
Strong winds and heavy rain caused several large trees to fall and damage about 20 vehicles parked in parking lots in the Cyber Valley area at around 5.30 pm today.
Mon Feb 21 2022
Cameron Highlands landslide: Fire Dept detects new soil movements
New soil movements have been detected in several areas around Tanah Rata today after landslide and falling tree incidents occurred yesterday.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Family of five injured as tree falls on car in Alor Gajah
Five members of a family were injured after the Proton Wira car they were travelling in was hit by a falling tree along Jalan Hutan Simpan Masjid Tanah this afternoon.
Sun May 02 2021
Three hurt after falling tree hits two cars
All three victims had already been brought out of their cars by members of the public before the rescue teams arrived.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Security guard crushed to death by falling tree
The areca nut tree was believed to have broken off due to strong winds which were buffeting the area.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Ministry orders postponement of university outdoor activities
The Ministry of Higher Education today ordered the immediate postponement of all outdoor activities of institutions of higher learning in the country.
Tue May 16 2017
Tornadoes, storms kill 11 in U.S. South
Tornadoes ripped through an East Texas county on Saturday evening, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, while high winds, falling trees and floods killed five in neighboring states.
Tue May 02 2017
Sukan Olimpik Paris: Tambah berat badan jadi agenda Nurul Izzah Izzati
Tuntutan perlumbaan elit memerlukan Nurul Izzah Izzati meningkatkan kualiti ototnya jika mahu berdaya saing di samping pelumba handalan dunia.
Fri May 24 2024
SAMENTA cadang kerajaan tubuh Dana Wawasan RM1 bilion untuk rangsang sektor PKS
Dana itu boleh digunakan untuk melabur dalam IPO baharu dengan saiz tiket RM50,000 sehingga RM1 juta setiap syarikat.
Fri May 24 2024
Untung bersih DRB-Hicom susut 15.2 peratus disebabkan caj cukai lebih tinggi
Bagaimanapun, kumpulan itu merekodkan pertumbuhan 5.0 peratus dalam PBT kepada RM210.76 juta berbanding RM200.77 juta sebelumnya.
Fri May 24 2024
9 maut, puluhan cedera, pentas kempen politik runtuh akibat angin kencang di Mexico
Mangsa yang maut terdiri daripada lapan orang dewasa dan seorang kanak-kanak.
Fri May 24 2024
PM Anwar ucap tahniah kepada Ireland, Norway, Sepanyol kerana iktiraf Palestin
Ketiga-tiga negara itu memilih untuk berada di landasan sejarah yang tepat serta berdiri tegak di jalur kemanusiaan dan prinsip keadilan, kata PM.
Fri May 24 2024
AWANI Pagi: Berita tumpuan & menarik di astroawani.com [24 Mei 2024]
Antara fokus Awani Pagi bersama Nursyazwani Saiful Sham & Farhan Hakimi
- Rumah pemain Selangor, Khuzaimi Piee dipecah masuk
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#AWANInews #AWANIPagi
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- Kes resit hina Islam: Empat warga Myanmar ditahan bantu siasatan
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Fri May 24 2024
12 rakyat Palestin maut, 30 cedera dibedil bom tentera Israel
Sebahagian besar yang terbunuh merupakan kaum wanita, banyak mayat yang hangus sementara 30 mangsa lain cedera.
Fri May 24 2024
Perjalanan terakhir : Ebrahim Raisi dikebumi di bandar suci Mashhad
Presiden Ebrahim Raisi dikebumikan di bandar suci Iran, Mashhad pada Khamis dengan ribuan rakyat mengiringi perjalanan akhir pemimpin kesayangan.
Fri May 24 2024
Ustaz Don seru jabatan agama keluar garis panduan ‘dating’ mencari jodoh
Jelas Ustaz Don, Islam tidak mengongkong umatnya tanpa alasan munasabah namun ia menyekat perkara-perkara yang boleh merosakkan generasi.
Fri May 24 2024
Lelaki warga emas ditemukan lemas dalam longkang
Menurut Ketua Polis Daerah Ipoh Asisten Komisioner (ACP) Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad, pihak polis menerima laporan daripada orang awam pada 2.30 petang.
Fri May 24 2024