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
Dua rakan lemas di Pantai Kuala Muda
Dua lelaki dilaporkan lemas ketika mandi di Pantai Kuala Muda hari ini.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Dua maut, 6 dimasukkan ke hospital dalam insiden tembakan di Texas
Dua orang maut dan sekurang-kurangnya enam lagi dimasukkan ke hospital dengan kecederaan serius dalam insiden tembakan semasa sambutan Junteenth di Texas.
Sun Jun 16 2024
10 Berita Pilihan - (16 Jun 2024)
Antara pelbagai berita dalam dan luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Tumpuan Ahad – 17 Jun 2024
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan di Astro AWANI.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Polis Hamburg tembak lelaki bersenjatakan tukul besi semasa perarakan peminat bola sepak
Polis melepaskan tembakan ke arah seorang lelaki bersenjatakan tukul besi semasa perarakan peminat bola sepak Belanda di Hamburg, Jerman, pada Ahad.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Kerjasama China-Australia boleh merentasi Pasifik, atasi perbezaan - PM China
Li berkata pada Ahad bahawa selagi kedua-dua pihak saling menghargai, kerjasama antara China dan Australia boleh merentasi Lautan Pasifik, mengatasi perbezaan dan mencapai kejayaan bersama.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Aliran trafik lancar di lebuh raya utama malam ini
Aliran trafik di lebuh raya utama seluruh negara dilaporkan lancarmenjelang perayaan Aidiladha yang disambut esok.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Polis tahan dalang sindiket kes wang dalam akaun hilang libatkan RM24.2 juta
Polis menahan seorang lelaki disyaki dalang sindiket yang terbabit dalam kes mengeluarkan wang daripada beberapa akaun simpanan tetap melibatkan kerugian sebanyak RM24.2 juta.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Sultan Nazrin berkenan rasmi Masjid Abdul Rahman Auf, sertai takbir Aidiladha
Sultan Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah berkenan berangkat merasmikan Masjid Abdul Rahman Auf, Taman Rapat Koperasi di sini hari ini.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Warga Indonesia maut dalam pergaduhan di Kota Kinabalu
Seorang warga Indonesia maut manakala rakan senegaranya cedera parah dalam satu pergaduhan dipercayai akibat perselisihan faham di sebuah pusat hiburan di sini, awal pagi tadi.
Sun Jun 16 2024