![Thailand warns of high pollution in capital, asks govt staff to work from home Thailand warns of high pollution in capital, asks govt staff to work from home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707970229_BangkokThailand.jpg)
Thailand warns of high pollution in capital, asks govt staff to work from home
Air pollution caused by crop-related burning, industrial pollution and heavy traffic, and a smoky haze covered Bangkok's skyline.
Thu Feb 15 2024
![Witness says Najib opposed repatriation of USD3 bln from Switzerland Witness says Najib opposed repatriation of USD3 bln from Switzerland](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705637385_TBnajibrazakjpg.jpg)
Witness says Najib opposed repatriation of USD3 bln from Switzerland
MACC's Nur Aida Arifin said the matter was revealed by ex-1MDB CEO, Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman.
Wed Jan 24 2024
![Najib tidak benarkan AS$3 bilion dibawa pulang dari Switzerland - Saksi Najib tidak benarkan AS$3 bilion dibawa pulang dari Switzerland - Saksi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704443502_NajibRazak.jpg)
Najib tidak benarkan AS$3 bilion dibawa pulang dari Switzerland - Saksi
Penguasa Kanan SPRM Nur Aida Arifin berkata perkara itu diberitahu bekas Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif 1MDB, Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman.
Wed Jan 24 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
![Borderless haze threatens Southeast Asia Borderless haze threatens Southeast Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696565504_Haze.jpg)
Borderless haze threatens Southeast Asia
Governments, civil society and the international community need to work fast to combat the threat of smoke haze in Southeast Asia.
Sat Jan 13 2024
![Vehicle emissions are polluting Malaysia's cities Vehicle emissions are polluting Malaysia's cities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71436881011_BALIKKAMPUNG.jpg)
Vehicle emissions are polluting Malaysia's cities
Despite some progress in improving air quality, Malaysia needs policies to combat new challenges including climbing transport emissions.
Sat Jan 13 2024
![Fog, haze in China as New Year travellers brace for potential disruptions Fog, haze in China as New Year travellers brace for potential disruptions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703826507_shanghai.jpg)
Fog, haze in China as New Year travellers brace for potential disruptions
Conditions were expected to improve from Saturday evening, when a cold wave of air is expected to blow over the country.
Fri Dec 29 2023
![Malaysia drops plans for proposed transborder haze pollution bill Malaysia drops plans for proposed transborder haze pollution bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696565504_Haze.jpg)
Malaysia drops plans for proposed transborder haze pollution bill
The environment ministry said diplomatic approach via negotiations is a better way to "collectively address" haze issues involving borders.
Tue Nov 07 2023
![India's New Delhi blanketed by toxic haze, most polluted city in world India's New Delhi blanketed by toxic haze, most polluted city in world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51699005552_NewDelhiJerebuA.jpg)
India's New Delhi blanketed by toxic haze, most polluted city in world
A combination of lower temperatures, still wind and crop stubble burning in neighbouring farm states has caused a spike in air pollutants.
Fri Nov 03 2023
![Scientists propose sweeping new law of nature, expanding on evolution Scientists propose sweeping new law of nature, expanding on evolution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81635776226_TBAmazonRainforest.jpg)
Scientists propose sweeping new law of nature, expanding on evolution
It holds that complex natural systems evolve to states of greater patterning, diversity and complexity.
Sat Oct 21 2023
![Haze: DOE to increase enforcement in opening burning potential areas Haze: DOE to increase enforcement in opening burning potential areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51697583749_Jerebu.jpg)
Haze: DOE to increase enforcement in opening burning potential areas
All landowners have been advised to closely monitor all areas which easily and frequently catch fire, said Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
Thu Oct 19 2023
![Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 5pm Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 5pm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51697625144_TBJerebuKL.jpg)
Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 5pm
Eight areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy API readings, with Klang in Selangor recording the highest reading of 159.
Wed Oct 18 2023
![National food security threats likely as El Nino returns National food security threats likely as El Nino returns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683284660_pesawah.jpg)
National food security threats likely as El Nino returns
Malaysia currently produces 63 per cent of rice for local consumption, with the balance imported from India, Thailand Vietnam.
Thu Oct 12 2023
![Fight to recapture Israeli towns 'taking longer than expected' Fight to recapture Israeli towns 'taking longer than expected'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696838938_Palestin.jpg)
Fight to recapture Israeli towns 'taking longer than expected'
Fighting was still raging at seven or eight locations inside Israel captured by the fighters, who killed 700 Israelis and seized hostages.
Mon Oct 09 2023
![Israel pounds Gaza, battles Hamas raiders after bloody incursion Israel pounds Gaza, battles Hamas raiders after bloody incursion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696834931_Israeli.jpg)
Israel pounds Gaza, battles Hamas raiders after bloody incursion
Israeli military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus said the country had called in around 100,000 soldiers.
Mon Oct 09 2023