Consider This: Bajau Laut (Part 2) — Statelessness & Displacement of Sea Nomads
More than 500 people from the Bajau Laut community in Semporna, Sabah, were evicted by the authorities last week, and their stilt houses demolished, some even burned. The plight of the Bajau Laut has since dominated national attention after several video recordings of the incident were uploaded to social media with the hashtag #PandangKeSabah. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Vilashini Somiah, an anthropologist at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Universiti Malaya, and Wong Kueng Hui, director of the independent youth group Mandiri Borneo.
Wed Jun 12 2024
Consider This: Bajau Laut (Part 1) — Homes Demolished in Controversial Eviction
More than 500 people from the Bajau Laut community in Semporna, Sabah, were evicted by the authorities last week, and their stilt houses demolished, some even burned. The plight of the Bajau Laut has since dominated national attention after several video recordings of the incident were uploaded to social media with the hashtag #PandangKeSabah. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Mukmin Nantang, founder of the Sabah-based NGO Borneo Komrad, who first uploaded the now viral videos. For almost a decade, Borneo Komrad has been running Sekolah-Sekolah Alternatif, which provides free education for stateless, undocumented, and under-served children in Sabah.
Wed Jun 12 2024
![Violent protests in Indian city kills two, more than 80 injured Violent protests in Indian city kills two, more than 80 injured](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707467365_TBProtestsinHald.jpg)
Violent protests in Indian city kills two, more than 80 injured
The violence erupted when officials moved to demolish a property that some locals considered a religious site.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Israel vows to demolish Hamas as troops prepare to move on shattered Gaza Israel vows to demolish Hamas as troops prepare to move on shattered Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697419941_PerangGaza.jpg)
Israel vows to demolish Hamas as troops prepare to move on shattered Gaza
Iran's foreign minister warns: "If the Zionist aggressions do not stop, the hands of all parties in the region are on the trigger."
Mon Oct 16 2023
![Many slums disappear from Delhi ahead of G20 summit Many slums disappear from Delhi ahead of G20 summit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81693910688_GSummit.jpg)
Many slums disappear from Delhi ahead of G20 summit
Residents of a slum cluster in New Delhi's Janta Camp area were left homeless, as their houses were demolished over the past few months.
Tue Sep 05 2023
![Tokyo to demolish historic baseball stadium despite outcry Tokyo to demolish historic baseball stadium despite outcry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676880524_MeijiJinguStadium.jpg)
Tokyo to demolish historic baseball stadium despite outcry
Tokyo's government said Meiji Jingu Stadium and neighbouring sports venues to be bulldozed and rebuilt as part of a new high-rise complex.
Mon Feb 20 2023
![KPKT determined to demolish, clean up 100 illegal dumps nationwide KPKT determined to demolish, clean up 100 illegal dumps nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673580453_TBNgaKorMing.jpg)
KPKT determined to demolish, clean up 100 illegal dumps nationwide
KPKT is determined to demolish and clean up at least 100 illegal dumping grounds nationwide in the first 100 days in office of the Unity Government.
Fri Jan 13 2023
![India set to demolish buildings in sinking Himalayan town India set to demolish buildings in sinking Himalayan town](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673340664_INDIA.jpg)
India set to demolish buildings in sinking Himalayan town
Experts and residents have long warned that large-scale construction work in and around Joshimath town could lead to land subsidence.
Tue Jan 10 2023
![Plumes of dust as India demolishes illegal skyscrapers Plumes of dust as India demolishes illegal skyscrapers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661752707_NOIDA.jpg)
Plumes of dust as India demolishes illegal skyscrapers
A long legal battle found the towers violated multiple building regulations and fire safety norms.
Mon Aug 29 2022
![Disappointing if Shah Alam Stadium is demolished - Noh Omar Disappointing if Shah Alam Stadium is demolished - Noh Omar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71656748420_TBStadiumShahAlam.jpg)
Disappointing if Shah Alam Stadium is demolished - Noh Omar
Demolishing the iconic Shah Alam Stadium would not have been an option if it had been well-maintained by the state government in the first place, said Selangor UMNO Liasion chairman Tan Sri Noh Omar.
Mon Jul 11 2022
![Selangor MB says there is proposal to demolish Shah Alam Stadium Selangor MB says there is proposal to demolish Shah Alam Stadium](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71656748420_TBStadiumShahAlam.jpg)
Selangor MB says there is proposal to demolish Shah Alam Stadium
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said there is a proposal to tear down the Shah Alam Stadium but said that he will provide in detail the stadium's redevelopment plan on July 16.
Sat Jul 02 2022
![Owners distraught as historic Nile houseboats are removed Owners distraught as historic Nile houseboats are removed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41656577023_CAIRO.jpg)
Owners distraught as historic Nile houseboats are removed
Nile's famous houseboats are being demolished and towed away as authorities impound what they say are unlicensed dwellings.
Thu Jun 30 2022
![Texas shooting: Robb Elementary School to be demolished - Uvalde mayor Texas shooting: Robb Elementary School to be demolished - Uvalde mayor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655891200_UVALDE.jpg)
Texas shooting: Robb Elementary School to be demolished - Uvalde mayor
The elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, where a teenage gunman killed 19 children and two teachers last month will be demolished.
Wed Jun 22 2022
![Thomas Cup: M'sia's understrength team demolishes USA for q/final slot Thomas Cup: M'sia's understrength team demolishes USA for q/final slot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652182750_Pemainbadmintonper.jpg)
Thomas Cup: M'sia's understrength team demolishes USA for q/final slot
No big guns, no problem. Malaysia made the cut into the quarter-finals of the 2022 Thomas Cup Finals, thanks to their understrength squad's 5-0 triumph over the USA.
Tue May 10 2022
![Sri Lanka deploys troops to capital after clash at protest Sri Lanka deploys troops to capital after clash at protest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652091675_SRILANKA.jpg)
Sri Lanka deploys troops to capital after clash at protest
Pro-government supporters attacking protesters with clubs and iron bars, demolishing and later burning down their tents.
Mon May 09 2022