Study reveals history and oceanic voyages of remarkable baobab tree
The baobab lineage originated in Madagascar roughly 21 mln years ago and reached Africa and Australia sometime in the past 12 mln years.
Fri May 17 2024
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
AWANI Tonight: 100 trees to be planted for every one felled in KL
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered the Kuala Lumpur mayor to plant 100 trees for every one that felled in the capital city.
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Wed May 15 2024
PM wants 100 trees planted for every tree felled in KL
According to Dr Zaliha Mustafa, DBKL has been instructed to promptly fell trees at risk of getting uprooted.
Wed May 15 2024
Strategi Singapura sesuai diadaptasi di Malaysia untuk pulihara keadaan pokok - Pakar
Usaha konservasi pokok warisan menerusi Heritage Tree Scheme yang dilaksanakan Lembaga Taman Negara Singapura (NParks) boleh dijadikan contoh.
Wed May 15 2024
Monorail services back to normal at 5PM today
The monorail services suspended at four stations after parts of a tree fell on the tracks during a thunderstorm, resumed full operations.
Wed May 08 2024
AWANI Tonight: One dead, monorail services suspended after fallen tree in KL
A 47-year-old man died from a fallen tree at Jalan Sultan Ismail in downtown Kuala Lumpur, while all monorail services between the Hang Tuah and Medan Tuanku stations were also suspended.
Tue May 07 2024
AWANI Tonight: 7th May 2024
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1. One person dies from fallen tree in Jalan Sultan Ismail
2. Extreme heat a possible factor for female Hajj pilgrims
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1. One person dies from fallen tree in Jalan Sultan Ismail
2. Extreme heat a possible factor for female Hajj pilgrims
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Tue May 07 2024
Massive tree falls across busy road in Malaysian capital, killing one man, damaging cars
The body of a 47-year-old man was removed from the scene, police and the fire department said, and 17 cars were impacted by the incident.
Tue May 07 2024
Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift
Fumio Kishida referred to work the US National Park Service is undertaking to spruce up the Tidal Basin, an area of parkland in Washington.
Fri Apr 12 2024
ANALYSIS - With wary eye, China courts Indonesia's incoming leader Prabowo
Analysts say China is courting president-elect and current defence minister Prabowo to ensure continuation of Joko Widodo's policies.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Oregon schoolteacher finds missing Boeing plane part in backyard trees
Bob Sauer had found a panel known as a mid-cabin door plug that is used to replace an exit.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Climate change threatens Hungary's Christmas trees
Villagers are worried their livelihood could be in danger as pine forests are shrinking due to climate change.
Sat Dec 02 2023
Astro adopts 27 trees at Taman Tugu
Astros contribution was the result of funds collected through the successful RimbaKita Run/Walk programme held in September this year.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Ramai jemaah haji dikesan sakit sendi dan otot
Hasil Ziarah Rahmah yang digerakkan Unit Kesihatan Awam, mendapati, sakit sendi dan otot kerana membuat pergerakan jauh untuk melakukan ibadat antara permasalahan dialami jemaah sehingga mendorong pihak fisioterapi turut sama dilibatkan dalam program pendiidkan itu.
Mon May 20 2024
Warga emas hidap masalah pendengaran boleh jejas rutin harian – Pakar
Audiologis 20dB Hearing, Nurul Amirah Mior Hasim berkata kesan hilang sensitiviti deria pendengaran bagi seorang dewasa dan warga emas memberi kesan yang berbeza. Jelasnya, warga emas yang tidak mendapatkan rawatan untuk masalah pendengaran berisiko berdepan kesukaran menjalani rutin harian.
Mon May 20 2024
KTMB perhalusi garis panduan tren sewaan khas
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) akan menambah baik dan mempertingkatkan garis panduan perkhidmatan tren sewaan khasnya (Charter Train) demi kepentingan orang awam dan syarikat itu.
Mon May 20 2024
Malaysia buat perhitungan dengan Korea Selatan di suku akhir
Aidil Aiman menunjukkan semangat yang tinggi apabila tetap mahu diturunkan walaupun masih dalam proses pemulihan susulan gastrik.
Mon May 20 2024
Cuba ceroboh istana, dua individu dipenjara dua bulan
Dua lelaki dijatuhi hukuman penjara dua bulan oleh Mahkamah Majistret pada Isnin kerana cuba menceroboh masuk Istana Negara, dalam kejadian 7 Mei lepas.
Mon May 20 2024
Iran akan adakan perarakan jenazah Raisi di Tabriz
Agensi Berita Republik Islam (IRNA) melaporkan Perarakan jenazah Presiden Iran, Ebrahim Raisi akan diadakan di bandar barat laut Tabriz pada Selasa sebelum jenazahnya dibawa ke Tehran.
Mon May 20 2024
Amerika Syarikat tiada kaitan dengan nahas helikopter Presiden Iran
Setiausaha Pertahanan Amerika Syarikat Lloyd Austin pada Isnin berkata, beliau tidak tahu secara mendalam tentang punca nahas helikopter yang mengorbankan Presiden Iran Ebrahim Raisi.
Tambahnya, beliau tidak melihat sebarang kesan yang lebih luas terhadap keselamatan serantau dan tidak boleh membuat sebarang spekulasi mengenai punca nahas itu.
Tambahnya, beliau tidak melihat sebarang kesan yang lebih luas terhadap keselamatan serantau dan tidak boleh membuat sebarang spekulasi mengenai punca nahas itu.
Mon May 20 2024
Ratusan pelajar keluar dari majlis graduasi Universiti Yale
Ratusan pelajar pada Isnin keluar dari majlis graduasi Universiti Yale sebagai sebahagian daripada protes pro-Palestin.
Beberapa graduan Yale dilihat memegang sepanduk yang menuntut gencatan senjata kekal di Gaza serta penamatan bantuan ketenteraan A.S. untuk Israel.
Beberapa graduan Yale dilihat memegang sepanduk yang menuntut gencatan senjata kekal di Gaza serta penamatan bantuan ketenteraan A.S. untuk Israel.
Mon May 20 2024
Rakyat Gaza marah permintaan ICC tangkap tiga pemimpin Hamas
Penduduk Gaza marah dengan permintaan mahkamah jenayah antarabangsa pada Isnin untuk menangkap tiga pemimpin Hamas.
Mereka berkata, mangsa peperangan dijadikan seakan-akan pembunuh dan seorang lagi penduduk Gaza berkata, adakah salah sekiranya mereka mempertahankan rumah mereka daripada penceroboh.
Mereka berkata, mangsa peperangan dijadikan seakan-akan pembunuh dan seorang lagi penduduk Gaza berkata, adakah salah sekiranya mereka mempertahankan rumah mereka daripada penceroboh.
Mon May 20 2024
Kekejaman zionis: Biden sifatkan waran tangkap ICC keterlaluan
Presiden Amerika Syarikat, Joe Biden menyelar permohonan pendakwa Mahkamah Jenayah Antarabangsa bagi mendapatkan waran tangkap terhadap pegawai kanan Israel termasuk Perdana Menteri, Benjamin Netanyahu dan menyifatkan tindakan itu sebagai "keterlaluan".
Mon May 20 2024