![Car bomb kills five, injures 20 outside restaurant in Somalia's capital Car bomb kills five, injures 20 outside restaurant in Somalia's capital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721033537_tbvehiclesdestroyed.jpg)
Car bomb kills five, injures 20 outside restaurant in Somalia's capital
The bomb destroyed 10 cars and damaged several buildings nearby in a well-guarded area near the Presidential Palace.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![More than half of cropland in hungry Gaza is damaged, UN says More than half of cropland in hungry Gaza is damaged, UN says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718364617_RocketLaunched.jpg)
More than half of cropland in hungry Gaza is damaged, UN says
The data reveals a rise in the destruction of orchards, field crops and vegetables in the Palestinian enclave.
Sun Jun 16 2024
![Heavy rain, landslides kill 6 in India's Sikkim, 2,000 tourists stranded Heavy rain, landslides kill 6 in India's Sikkim, 2,000 tourists stranded](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718356002_TBIndia.jpg)
Heavy rain, landslides kill 6 in India's Sikkim, 2,000 tourists stranded
Tourists are stranded in various tourist spots after landslides covered roads with debris and heavy rainfall damaged some bridges.
Fri Jun 14 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
![Displaced Gaza doctor offers free medical help for children from his tent Displaced Gaza doctor offers free medical help for children from his tent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708081953_RajaaOkasha.jpg)
Displaced Gaza doctor offers free medical help for children from his tent
Most of Gaza's hospitals have stopped working, with some damaged by Israeli bombardment and those still functioning under growing pressure.
Sun Feb 18 2024
![Flood: Last PPS closed in Johor, 495 people still at three PPS in Terengganu and Pahang Flood: Last PPS closed in Johor, 495 people still at three PPS in Terengganu and Pahang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81706404413_TBbanjirTerengganu.jpg)
Flood: Last PPS closed in Johor, 495 people still at three PPS in Terengganu and Pahang
NADMA also informed that 18 roads are closed due to flooding, damaged bridges and collapsed roads and slopes.
Tue Jan 30 2024
![Bruas MP’s residence hit by molotov cocktail: Police tracking down suspect Bruas MP’s residence hit by molotov cocktail: Police tracking down suspect](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81704857360_TBNgehKooHamkhia.jpg)
Bruas MP’s residence hit by molotov cocktail: Police tracking down suspect
The incident damaged a Mercedes Benz, while two other vehicles sustained effects of heat, police said.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Elucidating homicide surge calls for social healing Elucidating homicide surge calls for social healing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702632000_TBKanakkanakjpg.jpg)
Elucidating homicide surge calls for social healing
During the month of Dec 2023, Malaysia, which was formerly lauded as a peaceful sanctuary, has had a huge increase in the number of homicide incidents, which has permanently damaged its reputation.
Fri Dec 29 2023
![Earthquake death toll rises to 127 in China's Gansu, Qinghai Earthquake death toll rises to 127 in China's Gansu, Qinghai](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702946515_earthquake.jpg)
Earthquake death toll rises to 127 in China's Gansu, Qinghai
The earthquake had damaged 155,393 houses in Gansu, according to the provincial earthquake relief headquarters.
Wed Dec 20 2023
![Collapsed crane: Restoration work going on at Rawang station railway tracks - KTMB Collapsed crane: Restoration work going on at Rawang station railway tracks - KTMB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702447891_TBRaniHishamETS.jpg)
Collapsed crane: Restoration work going on at Rawang station railway tracks - KTMB
The restoration work involved the reinstallation of broken cables, replacement of damaged components and testing of the electricity supply.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![Man suffers burn, 12 motorbikes damaged in suspected gas leak explosion Man suffers burn, 12 motorbikes damaged in suspected gas leak explosion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71696559911_kebakaran.jpg)
Man suffers burn, 12 motorbikes damaged in suspected gas leak explosion
The fire is believed to have been due to a gas leak and an explosion in the apartment unit also affected two nearby houses.
Fri Oct 06 2023
![Cyclone rains in Brazil's south kill 22, leave cities completely flooded Cyclone rains in Brazil's south kill 22, leave cities completely flooded](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81693961749_TBfloods.jpg)
Cyclone rains in Brazil's south kill 22, leave cities completely flooded
Dozens of homes had their roofs damaged by a hailstorm and hundreds of people are without contact in Rio Grande do Sul.
Wed Sep 06 2023
![Three rescued after sharks attack yacht off Australian coast Three rescued after sharks attack yacht off Australian coast](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71693986623_TBSHARKATTACKjpg.jpg)
Three rescued after sharks attack yacht off Australian coast
Both hulls of the vessel have been damaged following several shark attacks, the AMSA said in a statement.
Wed Sep 06 2023
![Roof structure of five-storey building collapses, several vehicles damaged Roof structure of five-storey building collapses, several vehicles damaged](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51692157902_BangunanSriDesaKu.jpg)
Roof structure of five-storey building collapses, several vehicles damaged
Police said the premises is closed as a safety measure and the Fire and Rescue Department is investigating the cause of the collapse.
Wed Aug 16 2023