![Fire at South Korea battery plant kills at least 16 people, 5 missing Fire at South Korea battery plant kills at least 16 people, 5 missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719214757_Firefighterswork.jpg)
Fire at South Korea battery plant kills at least 16 people, 5 missing
The fire reportedly started at the three-storey reinforced concrete building, which has a total floor space of about 2,300 square metres.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Australian researchers turn morning coffee waste into greener concrete Australian researchers turn morning coffee waste into greener concrete](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717157054_Australiacoffeec.jpg)
Australian researchers turn morning coffee waste into greener concrete
Millions of tons of used coffee grounds are produced globally and most are sent to landfills where they emit methane as they break down.
Sat Jun 01 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
![NATO allies aim to send more air defence aid to Ukraine but make no concrete pledges NATO allies aim to send more air defence aid to Ukraine but make no concrete pledges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620880881_AntonyBlinken.jpg)
NATO allies aim to send more air defence aid to Ukraine but make no concrete pledges
Antony Blinken said support for Ukraine was vital as China, North Korea and Iran were supporting Russia to build up its defense base.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Biden threatens change in US policy if Netanyahu fails to protect Gaza civilians Biden threatens change in US policy if Netanyahu fails to protect Gaza civilians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711424914_TBMASHUPORANG.jpg)
Biden threatens change in US policy if Netanyahu fails to protect Gaza civilians
Joe Biden threatens to condition support for Israel's offensive in Gaza on it taking concrete steps to protect aid workers and civilians.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Work on concrete measures to improve our environment [COLUMNIST] Work on concrete measures to improve our environment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689318646_Sustainableenvironm.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Work on concrete measures to improve our environment
According to Environmental Performance Index, Malaysia still rely heavily on pesticides in agricultural activities.
Mon Mar 18 2024
![A boy's arduous steps on prosthetic legs after Turkey's earthquake A boy's arduous steps on prosthetic legs after Turkey's earthquake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707127491_prostheticlegs.jpg)
A boy's arduous steps on prosthetic legs after Turkey's earthquake
It took 76 hours before rescuers could pull Mehmet Koc from the mound of concrete and twisted metal that remained of his home.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Construction of Batu Caves escalator will not mar concrete steps - Temple chairman Construction of Batu Caves escalator will not mar concrete steps - Temple chairman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706182231_TBTHAIPUSAM.jpg)
Construction of Batu Caves escalator will not mar concrete steps - Temple chairman
The construction would be carired out on the right side of the limestone hill leading to the cave temple to preserve its natural beauty.
Thu Jan 25 2024
![COP28: Malaysia hopes for togetherness in addressing climate change - Nik Nazmi COP28: Malaysia hopes for togetherness in addressing climate change - Nik Nazmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701474098_AgongDubaiCOP.jpg)
COP28: Malaysia hopes for togetherness in addressing climate change - Nik Nazmi
Malaysia hope to see countries coming together with ambitious and concrete commitments to address climate change during the COP28
Fri Dec 01 2023
![China seeks 'concrete' roadmap for two-state solution to solve Gaza conflict China seeks 'concrete' roadmap for two-state solution to solve Gaza conflict](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China seeks 'concrete' roadmap for two-state solution to solve Gaza conflict
China urged the council to heed the general call of the international community for a "comprehensive ceasefire" to stop the fighting.
Thu Nov 30 2023
![UK schools ordered to shut buildings over crumbling concrete UK schools ordered to shut buildings over crumbling concrete](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71693558405_TheUnionJackflag.jpg)
UK schools ordered to shut buildings over crumbling concrete
More than 150 British schools have been told to close some buildings after they were deemed unsafe.
Fri Sep 01 2023
![At least two killed, 10 injured as overpass collapses in Bangkok At least two killed, 10 injured as overpass collapses in Bangkok](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81689044004_bangkok.jpg)
At least two killed, 10 injured as overpass collapses in Bangkok
The elevated overpass, was being lifted by a crane when it overturned, sending the concrete and steel structure crashing down.
Tue Jul 11 2023
![Batang Kali heroes Denti and Frankie in action in Turkiye Batang Kali heroes Denti and Frankie in action in Turkiye](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676344981_NADMA.jpg)
Batang Kali heroes Denti and Frankie in action in Turkiye
The action of the two tracker dogs in tracking victims buried under the concrete rubble is proof of their agility.
Tue Feb 14 2023
![Rescuers in Vietnam try to save boy trapped in concrete pile Rescuers in Vietnam try to save boy trapped in concrete pile](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61672640044_TBHANOIJATUHLUBANG.jpg)
Rescuers in Vietnam try to save boy trapped in concrete pile
Ly Hao Nam fell into the narrow open shaft of a concrete pile at a construction site on New Year's Eve.
Mon Jan 02 2023
![Paraglider killed after crashing into concrete slope Paraglider killed after crashing into concrete slope](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71672415947_peluncurudaramaut.jpg)
Paraglider killed after crashing into concrete slope
The was said to be trying to drop a passenger at a nearby area, but was blown away by strong winds before crashing at the location site.
Sat Dec 31 2022