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
![Sandakan firefighters' swift action saves 340 houses from being engulfed in flames Sandakan firefighters' swift action saves 340 houses from being engulfed in flames](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717731024_Kebakaran.jpg)
Sandakan firefighters' swift action saves 340 houses from being engulfed in flames
Station chief Severinus Sainkui said that the fire, however, destroyed 13 houses in the water village.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![At least 14 killed after billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm At least 14 killed after billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715664143_tbrainstormMumbaiI.jpg)
At least 14 killed after billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm
The billboard collapsed on some houses and a petrol station next to a busy road following gusty winds and rain.
Tue May 14 2024
![Storm damages 21 houses in Baling Storm damages 21 houses in Baling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714015563_ributjpg.jpg)
Storm damages 21 houses in Baling
According to Baling district Civil Defence Force, no casualties were reported.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Aidilfitiri open houses nationwide resonate with all Malaysians Aidilfitiri open houses nationwide resonate with all Malaysians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712736765_TBTuankuAishah.jpg)
Aidilfitiri open houses nationwide resonate with all Malaysians
Across several states, open house gatherings offered an array of dishes for guests, with traditional delicacies taking centre stage.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![Tawau fire: 286 people evacuated Tawau fire: 286 people evacuated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709774004_TBrumahterbakar.jpg)
Tawau fire: 286 people evacuated
About 45 houses were destroyed in a fire in the water village of Kampung Tanjung Batu, Tawau.
Thu Mar 07 2024
![China landslide kills two, dozens missing China landslide kills two, dozens missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705904970_TBLiangshuiVillag.jpg)
China landslide kills two, dozens missing
The landslide hit two villages covering houses in brown mountain soil at the foot of a hill, with at least 47 people missing.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![40 homeless after nine houses destroyed in Tawau blaze 40 homeless after nine houses destroyed in Tawau blaze](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705060254_TBTAWAUFIRE.jpg)
40 homeless after nine houses destroyed in Tawau blaze
Nine of the double-storey houses in Lorong 4 of the residential area were destroyed in a fire this afternoon.
Fri Jan 12 2024
![Hundreds stranded as parts of India's Tamil Nadu flooded after heavy rain Hundreds stranded as parts of India's Tamil Nadu flooded after heavy rain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703045555_TBFloodsinTamil.jpg)
Hundreds stranded as parts of India's Tamil Nadu flooded after heavy rain
Parts of several districts remained submerged, with houses appearing like lonely islands surrounded by murky, brown water.
Wed Dec 20 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
![Lightning strikes in India's Gujarat kill 24 Lightning strikes in India's Gujarat kill 24](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51701073098_RIBUTPETIR.jpg)
Lightning strikes in India's Gujarat kill 24
The rains also caused damage to houses and loss of cattle across the state.
Mon Nov 27 2023
![Mystery biker honks away to save six from a fiery fate Mystery biker honks away to save six from a fiery fate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700620665_TBKebakaranjpg.jpg)
Mystery biker honks away to save six from a fiery fate
There were five houses in total that caught fire, four of which were 90 per cent destroyed, said Ismail Mohd Zain.
Wed Nov 22 2023
![Kg Limau Kasturi residents brace for floods ahead of Northeast Monsoon Kg Limau Kasturi residents brace for floods ahead of Northeast Monsoon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699612148_tbMonsunTimurLaut.jpg)
Kg Limau Kasturi residents brace for floods ahead of Northeast Monsoon
Many of the residents who live along the riverbanks and in low-lying areas are building raft houses to store their belongings.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![Flash floods: 166 evacuated in Kedah Flash floods: 166 evacuated in Kedah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61637337301_banjir.jpg)
Flash floods: 166 evacuated in Kedah
A total of 166 people have been evacuated after their houses were hit by flash floods following several hours of heavy downpour yesterday.
Fri Oct 27 2023