![Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716542946_tbWorkersbarrier.jpg)
Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists
Japan is levying new trail fees and limiting hiker numbers to 4,000 a day to curb overcrowded trails.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Drop in foreign vehicles refueling with diesel near border Drop in foreign vehicles refueling with diesel near border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718943216_diesel.jpg)
Drop in foreign vehicles refueling with diesel near border
Despite potential profit losses for petrol stations, operators and workers are relieved as it curbs diesel smuggling and misappropriation.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Finding a faster, cheaper way to curb misinformation Finding a faster, cheaper way to curb misinformation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81681049457_TBMOBILEPUBLIC.jpg)
Finding a faster, cheaper way to curb misinformation
The spread of false information is jeopardising global health and security, prompting the need to find quick, cost-effective interventions.
Sun Jun 16 2024
![MCMC to work with police over viral screenshots of Zayn Rayyan’s probe papers - Fahmi MCMC to work with police over viral screenshots of Zayn Rayyan’s probe papers - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718352072_tbFahmiFadzil.jpg)
MCMC to work with police over viral screenshots of Zayn Rayyan’s probe papers - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said this is to curb any speculation and those causing the circulation of investigation papers could face action.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Targeted diesel subsidy: Op Kesan 2.0 to commence tomorrow - Armizan Targeted diesel subsidy: Op Kesan 2.0 to commence tomorrow - Armizan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705371729_ArmizanMohdAli.jpg)
Targeted diesel subsidy: Op Kesan 2.0 to commence tomorrow - Armizan
The operation aims to curb profiteering and price manipulation using the adjustments of diesel prices at petrol stations as an excuse.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674497484_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the primary pipeline for emergency medical aid into the enclave from Egypt had been cut off.
Wed May 22 2024
![Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645513236_plasticpollution.jpg)
Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production
Countries wrangled over whether the treaty should address how to tackle the overproduction of plastic.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![Elon Musk proposes small fee for new X users to combat fake accounts Elon Musk proposes small fee for new X users to combat fake accounts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710843810_ElonMusk.jpg)
Elon Musk proposes small fee for new X users to combat fake accounts
Elon Musk said such a measure would be unavoidable in order to "curb the relentless onslaught of bots" on the website.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![Govt has no intention of curbing press freedom - Fahmi Govt has no intention of curbing press freedom - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710061964_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Govt has no intention of curbing press freedom - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said freedom of the press is one of the core principles that we do not only need to support but also further enhance.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702981917_TBjemaahmasjid.jpg)
COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau
The Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) encourages the wearing of face masks to the mosque and surau to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Tue Dec 19 2023
![Indonesia calls in army to help farmers plant rice as drought curbs output Indonesia calls in army to help farmers plant rice as drought curbs output](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702542842_TBIndonesianPresi.jpg)
Indonesia calls in army to help farmers plant rice as drought curbs output
Drought has delayed Indonesia's planting for the 2024 harvest, after the country's output this year dropped.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![Britain bans 'laughing gas' to curb anti-social behaviour Britain bans 'laughing gas' to curb anti-social behaviour](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41594602623_UKBigBen.jpg)
Britain bans 'laughing gas' to curb anti-social behaviour
The substance, which causes a feeling of euphoria, relaxation and dissociation from reality, has grown in popularity among young people.
Wed Nov 08 2023
![China, world's top graphite producer, to curb exports of key battery material China, world's top graphite producer, to curb exports of key battery material](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697796621_Graphitepowder.jpg)
China, world's top graphite producer, to curb exports of key battery material
Under the new restrictions, China will require as of Dec. 1 that exporters apply for permits to ship two types of graphite.
Fri Oct 20 2023
![JAKIM to monitor interpretation of '40 Hadith' module in schools - Fadhlina JAKIM to monitor interpretation of '40 Hadith' module in schools - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61695103619_FadhlinaSidek.jpg)
JAKIM to monitor interpretation of '40 Hadith' module in schools - Fadhlina
This was crucial to prevent issues such as misinterpretation from arising in the future, and to curb radicalism and extremism in society.
Tue Oct 17 2023
![Explainer: What is the world doing about climate change? Explainer: What is the world doing about climate change?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51667189674_ClimateChange.jpg)
Explainer: What is the world doing about climate change?
Global Stocktake, warned that more effort was needed "on all fronts" to curb warming and avoid its worst impacts.
Sun Sep 24 2023