![Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719497846_greentechnology.jpg)
Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says
The world aims to protect 30 percent of the planet by 2030 to save wildlife from climate change, pollution and habitat destruction.
Sun Jun 30 2024
Consider This: Federalism - When States Want More
Recently Johor and Penang have made headlines with their push for a larger share of the taxes they collect. Johor, at the urging of regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, is seeking 20 to 30 percent of its collected taxes, while Penang is seeking 20 percent. These demands are raising important questions about decentralisation and financial autonomy. Additionally, Sabah and Sarawakâs unique position under the MA63 adds to the complexity of these discussions. How should Malaysia navigate the demands for greater funds? On the episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to economist Professor Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram, and Dr Tricia Yeoh, CEO of IDEAS Malaysia.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Tourists flock to Chinese zoo to see 'human-like' bear Tourists flock to Chinese zoo to see 'human-like' bear](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71690970705_tbbear.jpg)
Tourists flock to Chinese zoo to see 'human-like' bear
Visitor at Hangzhou Zoo have gone up by 30 percent to around 20,000 a day since a video of the Malayan Sun bear, became a trending topic.
Wed Aug 02 2023
![IBM eyes hiring pause because AI does the job IBM eyes hiring pause because AI does the job](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/51467420391_IBMWatson.jpg)
IBM eyes hiring pause because AI does the job
Non-customer-facing roles may see a 30 percent cut in workforce, replaced by AI and automation, Arvind Krishna said.
Thu May 04 2023
#KiniNews: Malaysia inks Covid-19 vaccine deals with Pfizer, Covax
Malaysia has signed agreements to procure sufficient Covid-19 vaccine doses to vaccinate 30 percent of the population, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced today.
He said while the government has no plan to make immunisation compulsory, the vaccines will be available to Malaysians for free, and to foreigners residing in Malaysia at a fee.
He said while the government has no plan to make immunisation compulsory, the vaccines will be available to Malaysians for free, and to foreigners residing in Malaysia at a fee.
Mon Mar 21 2022
![Critical to plug corruption floodgates in 12th Malaysia Plan budget splash Critical to plug corruption floodgates in 12th Malaysia Plan budget splash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612858523_Rasuah.jpg)
Critical to plug corruption floodgates in 12th Malaysia Plan budget splash
According to the World Bank, it is estimated that 20-30 percent of budget for public contracts is wasted.
Sun Oct 24 2021
![30 per cent work from office rule to be abolished April 1 - Ismail Sabri 30 per cent work from office rule to be abolished April 1 - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61617120056_DatukSeriIsmailSa.jpg)
30 per cent work from office rule to be abolished April 1 - Ismail Sabri
MKN has decided that effective April 1, the ruling allowing only 30 per cent of employees to work from office in Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) areas will be abolished.
Tue Mar 30 2021
![Growing confidence in US in COVID vaccine: Pew survey Growing confidence in US in COVID vaccine: Pew survey](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41615078900_vaccination.jpg)
Growing confidence in US in COVID vaccine: Pew survey
About 30 percent of adults who said they did not plan to get vaccinated are concerned about side effects and a sense the vaccines were developed and tested too quickly.
Sun Mar 07 2021
![CNY: Unusually quiet business for traditional joss stick maker CNY: Unusually quiet business for traditional joss stick maker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41612586635_kayucolok.jpg)
CNY: Unusually quiet business for traditional joss stick maker
The order for traditional joss stick having dropped by over 30 percent since March last year.
Sat Feb 06 2021
![Dating apps thriving in a pandemic? Dating apps thriving in a pandemic?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51606791434_dating.jpg)
Dating apps thriving in a pandemic?
It is believed that 30 percent of relationships will start online by 2026.
Tue Dec 01 2020
![Srikandi wants 30 percent women candidates in GE15, establish Women Development Bank - Rina Harun Srikandi wants 30 percent women candidates in GE15, establish Women Development Bank - Rina Harun](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61606541548_PerhimpunanBersatu.jpg)
Srikandi wants 30 percent women candidates in GE15, establish Women Development Bank - Rina Harun
"I will ensure that this quota is filled and women candidates be given strategic seats to win."
Sat Nov 28 2020
![Uber, Grabcar cause 30 percent drop in taxi drivers' income Uber, Grabcar cause 30 percent drop in taxi drivers' income](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/81443303213_teksibermeter.jpg)
Uber, Grabcar cause 30 percent drop in taxi drivers' income
The revenue of taxi drivers in Pahang, including in the district, has dropped by 30 per cent since e-hailing services like Uber and Grabcar were introduced, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob.
Mon Aug 14 2017
![Samsung Electronics to launch refurbished Note 7 phones in South Korea from July 7 Samsung Electronics to launch refurbished Note 7 phones in South Korea from July 7](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81487925974_SamsungGroup.jpg)
Samsung Electronics to launch refurbished Note 7 phones in South Korea from July 7
Samsung said it will offer 400,000 phones, dubbed the Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition, in its home country priced $611 - about 30 percent lower than the Note 7's original launch price.
Sun Jul 02 2017
![Apple to cut iPhone production in first quarter of 2017: report Apple to cut iPhone production in first quarter of 2017: report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/61483149858_iPhone.jpg)
Apple to cut iPhone production in first quarter of 2017: report
The company had slashed output by 30 percent in January-March this year due to accumulated inventory, the paper said.
Sat Dec 31 2016
![Hishammuddin backs suggestion 30 percent young candidate at GE14 Hishammuddin backs suggestion 30 percent young candidate at GE14](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71480393299_UMNO.jpg)
Hishammuddin backs suggestion 30 percent young candidate at GE14
Hishammuddin, who is also the Minister of Defence, agreed that the second liners be given a chance, but stressed that the candidates must be accepted and received the support of the people.
Wed Nov 30 2016