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
![Pahang to gazette 134,183-hectares land for Al-Sultan Abdullah Royal Tigers Reserve Pahang to gazette 134,183-hectares land for Al-Sultan Abdullah Royal Tigers Reserve](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642412179_HARIMAUMALAYA.jpg)
Pahang to gazette 134,183-hectares land for Al-Sultan Abdullah Royal Tigers Reserve
This is part of the state govt's initiatives through the Forestry Department to increase the population of Malayan tigers.
Fri Jul 28 2023
![Sarawak developing app to monitor crocodile presence in real-time Sarawak developing app to monitor crocodile presence in real-time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41684297987_crocodilealigator.jpg)
Sarawak developing app to monitor crocodile presence in real-time
The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) is collaborating with Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (SAINS) to develop an application for monitoring the presence of crocodiles in real-time.
Wed May 17 2023
![Eco-forest parks, hiking activities in Selangor to re-open on Feb 1 Eco-forest parks, hiking activities in Selangor to re-open on Feb 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663513747_TBHutanSimpan.jpg)
Eco-forest parks, hiking activities in Selangor to re-open on Feb 1
JPNS has asked the public to obtain a permit from the nearest district forestry offices.
Thu Jan 19 2023
![Kenyir Lake: Terengganu Forestry Dept temporarily halts logging activities Kenyir Lake: Terengganu Forestry Dept temporarily halts logging activities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51663208167_airterjunSungaiLa.jpg)
Kenyir Lake: Terengganu Forestry Dept temporarily halts logging activities
Sulaiman said the operation is stopped temporarily until the waterfall, which is the focus of tourists to Kenyir Lake, is pristine again.
Thu Sep 15 2022
![Perak Forestry Dept temporarily suspends all hiking activities at Gunung Suku Perak Forestry Dept temporarily suspends all hiking activities at Gunung Suku](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652705336_JBPM.jpg)
Perak Forestry Dept temporarily suspends all hiking activities at Gunung Suku
The Perak state forestry department will temporarily suspend all hiking activities at Gunung Suku near Bukit Kinta Forest Reserve, Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands here.
Mon May 16 2022
![Nine bills to be brought to next Dewan Rakyat sitting Nine bills to be brought to next Dewan Rakyat sitting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51632876812_DewanRakyatsidang.jpg)
Nine bills to be brought to next Dewan Rakyat sitting
Mas Ermieyati said it includes the National Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2022 and Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill 2021.
Thu Mar 24 2022
AWANI Sarawak [11/06/2019] - Henti sebar berita palsu, Buka peluang pekerjaan, Berdagang haiwan terlindung
Sarawak pertingkat usaha ke arah jadi kuasa minyak dan gas utama rantau ini, Abang Johari beri jaminan dasar mesra pelabur akan diteruskan dan Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) teruskan usaha banteras aktiviti penjualan telur penyu.
Mon Mar 14 2022
![Logging activities in Kelantan based on given quota - Mohd Amar Logging activities in Kelantan based on given quota - Mohd Amar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81641453579_BALAK.jpg)
Logging activities in Kelantan based on given quota - Mohd Amar
The Kelantan government will not stop logging activities in the state as they are carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated under the National Forestry Act 1984.
Thu Jan 06 2022
![Kehadiran 'Sang Bedal' kejutkan penduduk Kampung Spaoh Kehadiran 'Sang Bedal' kejutkan penduduk Kampung Spaoh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81641371560_SangBedal.jpg)
Kehadiran 'Sang Bedal' kejutkan penduduk Kampung Spaoh
Seekor buaya dianggarkan seberat 100kg ditemui di dalam parit di Kampung Spaoh susulan fenomena air pasang besar di Betong.
Wed Jan 05 2022
![WWF-Malaysia collaborates with Sabah Forestry Department to enhance inclusive conservation in Sabah WWF-Malaysia collaborates with Sabah Forestry Department to enhance inclusive conservation in Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612573995_WWF.jpg)
WWF-Malaysia collaborates with Sabah Forestry Department to enhance inclusive conservation in Sabah
Both SFD and WWF-Malaysia will jointly restore open and degraded forestlands to enhance connectivity and wildlife habitats.
Fri Dec 10 2021
![New permanent forest reserve gazetted in Mukim Petaling New permanent forest reserve gazetted in Mukim Petaling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627395512_Takiyuddin.jpg)
New permanent forest reserve gazetted in Mukim Petaling
An area of 23.83 hectares in Mukim Petaling, Kuala Lumpur has been gazetted as a new Permanent Forest Reserve (PFR) under the National Forestry Act 1984 (Act 313) effective yesterday.
Sat Oct 09 2021
![A Chilean tree holds hope for new vaccines - if supplies last A Chilean tree holds hope for new vaccines - if supplies last](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81633569915_QUILLAY.jpg)
A Chilean tree holds hope for new vaccines - if supplies last
Forestry experts are nursing a plantation of saplings whose bark holds the promise of potent vaccines.
Thu Oct 07 2021
![Selangor govt exercises due diligence in degazetting KLNFR - State Forest Dept Selangor govt exercises due diligence in degazetting KLNFR - State Forest Dept](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51630403231_HutanSimpanKualaL.jpg)
Selangor govt exercises due diligence in degazetting KLNFR - State Forest Dept
JPNS said the decision was in line with the state's development goals towards socioeconomic stability and sustainability.
Wed Sep 01 2021