![Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720753070_diaper.jpg)
Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall
With births falling last year to a record low, Japan's population is likely to decline by about 30% to 87 million by 2070, with four people in every 10 aged 65 or more.
Fri Jul 12 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
![Women are falling behind on generative AI in the workplace. Here's how to change that Women are falling behind on generative AI in the workplace. Here's how to change that](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712311972_WomenAI.jpg)
Women are falling behind on generative AI in the workplace. Here's how to change that
The gap is widest among Generation Z workers, posing long-term gender-balance issues.
Sun Apr 07 2024
![TH reminds depositors to be alert of suspicious posts, messages to avoid getting scammed TH reminds depositors to be alert of suspicious posts, messages to avoid getting scammed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708069299_TBtabunghajijp.jpg)
TH reminds depositors to be alert of suspicious posts, messages to avoid getting scammed
Lembaga Tabung Haji is reminding the people not open any doubtful messages or posts to avoid falling victims to online scam.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![Norwegian King Harald V hospitalised in Langkawi's Sultanah Maliha Hospital Norwegian King Harald V hospitalised in Langkawi's Sultanah Maliha Hospital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71709048930_KingHaraldNorway.jpg)
Norwegian King Harald V hospitalised in Langkawi's Sultanah Maliha Hospital
King Harald V is currently undergoing treatment at Sultanah Maliha Hospital in Langkawi after falling ill while holidaying in Malaysia.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Nepali feared drowned after falling into choppy waters while on video call Nepali feared drowned after falling into choppy waters while on video call](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706696906_TBLOGOPDRM.jpg)
Nepali feared drowned after falling into choppy waters while on video call
Ganesh Rana was reported to have gone to the scene with some friends during the Chinese New Year holiday.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![Smog clouds the sustainability of Asian cities Smog clouds the sustainability of Asian cities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61608701128_airpollutionindia.jpg)
Smog clouds the sustainability of Asian cities
Asian cities are increasingly falling victim to unhealthy air quality levels and this does not bode well for long-term sustainability.
Sun Jan 14 2024
![Body of boy who fell into Sungai Tok Hakim found Body of boy who fell into Sungai Tok Hakim found](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703676574_TBBUDAKLEMAS.jpg)
Body of boy who fell into Sungai Tok Hakim found
The body of an 11-year-old boy, who was feared to have drowned after falling into Sungai Tok Hakim in Kampung Tok Hakim has been found.
Thu Dec 28 2023
![M'sia's inflation rate continues to slow down, falling to 1.5% in Nov - DOSM M'sia's inflation rate continues to slow down, falling to 1.5% in Nov - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61640314456_TBTROLLEY.jpg)
M'sia's inflation rate continues to slow down, falling to 1.5% in Nov - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate continued to increase at a slower rate, falling to 1.5 per cent in November 2023.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![Ignorance or lack of knowledge makes one susceptible to others' beliefs, views - PM Ignorance or lack of knowledge makes one susceptible to others' beliefs, views - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71703136188_TBAnwarIbrahimj.jpg)
Ignorance or lack of knowledge makes one susceptible to others' beliefs, views - PM
Anyone would be prone to accepting any views presented by others, hence falling into the trap of narrow-minded thinking.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![Mentally disabled man dies after falling from sixth floor of Sultan Ismail Hospital Mentally disabled man dies after falling from sixth floor of Sultan Ismail Hospital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673850068_TBgarisanpolis.jpg)
Mentally disabled man dies after falling from sixth floor of Sultan Ismail Hospital
Police said the victim was a mentally disabled card holder and had been admitted to the hospital for a leg surgery.
Tue Nov 07 2023
![What does the future of fertility look like? What does the future of fertility look like?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81698993513_fertilitymarket.jpg)
What does the future of fertility look like?
With falling birth rates and rising longevity, World Fertility Day is a good time to take stock of the future of baby making.
Fri Nov 03 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's FDI Conundrum: The Falling Ringgit and Questions Surrounding Budget 2024 [COLUMNIST] Malaysia's FDI Conundrum: The Falling Ringgit and Questions Surrounding Budget 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691828873_money.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's FDI Conundrum: The Falling Ringgit and Questions Surrounding Budget 2024
The Ringgit's depreciation can be attributed to numerous factors, but it's impossible to overlook the developments in Malaysia recently.
Wed Nov 01 2023
![Child falling out of moving car: Police tracking down vehicle owner Child falling out of moving car: Police tracking down vehicle owner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697602175_Kanakkanakjatuh.jpg)
Child falling out of moving car: Police tracking down vehicle owner
Police said the child was believed to have been thrown out of the car because the rear left passenger side door was not closed properly.
Wed Oct 18 2023