Towering skyscrapers give no meaning if people still trapped in poverty - Sultan Nazrin
Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah said poverty alleviation is crucial to guarantee the social well-being of the people.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Forget Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah is the place to be in the UAE
There's more to visiting the United Arab Emirates than the skyscrapers of Dubai or the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi.
Sat Apr 15 2023
Plumes of dust as India demolishes illegal skyscrapers
A long legal battle found the towers violated multiple building regulations and fire safety norms.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Tower runner Wai Ching chasing funding to stay on as world no. 1
World number one tower runner Soh Wai Ching is working hard to raise funds to enable him to continue to conquer skyscrapers around the world.
Wed Jun 15 2022
How the terrifying evacuations from the twin towers on 9/11 helped make today's skyscrapers safer
One legacy of the 9/11 tragedy is that today's skyscrapers can be emptied much more safely and easily in an emergency.
Fri Sep 10 2021
Daredevil free climber scales one of Europe's highest skyscrapers
As he was coming down, he was arrested by the Mossos d'Esquadra, the Catalan regional police and faces a fine.
Sat Apr 03 2021
Beijing enveloped in hazardous sandstorm, second time in two weeks
Visibility in the city was reduced, with the tops of some skyscrapers obscured by the sandstorm.
Sun Mar 28 2021
Green shoots: Rooftop farming takes off in Singapore
The 10,000 square-foot site is part of a drive to produce more food locally and reduce a heavy reliance on imports.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Severe Typhoon Hato wreaks havoc in Hong Kong, flights cancelled, trading delayed
Many skyscrapers in the heart of the financial centre were empty and in darkness as the city's workers stayed at home and hunkered through the storm.
Wed Aug 23 2017
Brazilian restaurants turn waste back into food
Restaurants in Sao Paulo are turning their waste back into food at innovative gardens tucked amid the skyscrapers.
Tue Aug 02 2016
Could these futuristic green towers be Paris in 2050?
Paris is aiming to reduce 75% of its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, so could these futuristic green skyscrapers be the way forward?
Mon Jan 12 2015
The best tall buildings in the world for 2014 unveiled
Four stunning skyscrapers have been named the best tall buildings in the world for 2014 by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
Wed Jun 25 2014
Skyscrapers: 2013 a remarkable year for Asia
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has reviewed 2013 as the second-most successful year after 2011 for skyscraper construction with a total of 73 buildings.
Thu Jan 23 2014
'French Spiderman' sets his eyes on new building
Famous for scaling the worlds tallest skyscrapers without a safety line, Alain Robert is in Cuba to climb the iconic former Hilton Hotel.
Sun Feb 03 2013
Penduduk Malaysia cecah 34 juta - DOSM
Penduduk Malaysia pada suku tahun pertama 2024 (ST1 2024) dianggarkan berjumlah 34 juta, meningkat 2.3 peratus berbanding suku tahun pertama 2023 (ST1 2023).
Tue May 14 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Saman Lim Kit Siang
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Tue May 14 2024
Universiti seluruh dunia jadi hab sokong perjuangan Palestin
Universiti menjadi hab mega aktivisme bagi pelajar mengangkat perjuangan Palestin dan membantah pembunuhan yang sedang dilakukan oleh Israel dengan sokongan sekutunya, Amerika Syarikat.
Tue May 14 2024
Ippo Hafiz gagal hadirkan diri kes tuntutan cerai, hak jagaan anak
-Saya dah failkan kes ini pada Februari, harapnya dia datang lah bagi sebutan kes minggu hadapan supaya boleh selesaikan dengan cara yang baik.
Tue May 14 2024
Piala Asia: Kazakhstan calar rekod bersih Malaysia
Skuad hoki dalam dewan wanita alami kekalahan pertama di tangan Kazakhstan, 1-5, pada saingan ketiga Kumpulan A.
Tue May 14 2024
Pusat Arkeologi Guar Kepah 98 peratus siap, akan dibuka akhir tahun ini
Pembukaan pada akhir tahun itu setelah mengambil kira fasa pemindahan rangka dan artifak Guar Kepah.
Tue May 14 2024
MBPP, MBSP diarah periksa pokok tua
Arahan juga dikeluarkan untuk kedua-dua pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT) itu menjalankan pemeriksaan pokok secara berkala.
Tue May 14 2024
Singapura sedia mengalu-alukan PM baharu pada Rabu
Lawrence Wong, 51, akan menggantikan Lee Hsien Loong, 72, yang telah berkhidmat sebagai perdana menteri sejak tahun 2004.
Tue May 14 2024
Agong terima menghadap Panglima Tentera Udara, Laut
Sultan Ibrahim turut berkenan mengajukan pelbagai soalan serta pandangan mengenai perkara-perkara berkaitan TUDM dan TLDM.
Tue May 14 2024
Akaun Fleksibel: Memahami impak, jangkaan selepas pengeluaran
Pengenalan akaun 3 oleh Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) menawarkan kelonggaran kepada pencarum untuk mengeluarkan sebahagian daripada tabungan dalam kadar tertentu bagi tujuan perbelanjaan kecemasan atau saat-saat diperlukan.
Tue May 14 2024