![Indonesia sees rising trend in disasters - BNPB Indonesia sees rising trend in disasters - BNPB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61717064386_Marapi.jpg)
Indonesia sees rising trend in disasters - BNPB
Indonesia has observed a rising trend in disasters this year averaging 20 incidents daily, according to the National Disaster Management Agency.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![Fire in Kuwait building kills 49 foreign workers Fire in Kuwait building kills 49 foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718203692_TBKUWAITFIRE.jpg)
Fire in Kuwait building kills 49 foreign workers
Kuwait's deputy prime minister accuses property owners of committing violations that contribute towards such incidents.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![Cops probe whether incidents involving important national institutions are random or planned acts - Saifuddin Cops probe whether incidents involving important national institutions are random or planned acts - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716189909_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
Cops probe whether incidents involving important national institutions are random or planned acts - Saifuddin
It is crucial for the police investigation to determine (whether the attacks) are random acts or part of a coordinated plan.
Mon May 20 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
![Media practitioners need to consult Wisma Putra before joining aid mission by NGO - Fahmi Media practitioners need to consult Wisma Putra before joining aid mission by NGO - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715842994_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Media practitioners need to consult Wisma Putra before joining aid mission by NGO - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said this would ensure the safety of media personnel during coverage and to prevent any untoward incidents.
Thu May 16 2024
![Police believe attack on Safiq Rahim not linked to two national players Police believe attack on Safiq Rahim not linked to two national players](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715160534_SafiqRahim.jpg)
Police believe attack on Safiq Rahim not linked to two national players
Johor police believed the attack on JDT player Safiq Rahim has no connection with the recent incidents involving two national players.
Wed May 08 2024
![Trend Micro Report: More than half of global ransomware incidents in 2023 were detected in Southeast Asia Trend Micro Report: More than half of global ransomware incidents in 2023 were detected in Southeast Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714232671_cybersecurity.jpg)
Trend Micro Report: More than half of global ransomware incidents in 2023 were detected in Southeast Asia
Global ransomware detections fell 14% as alternative attack strategies evolve; yet an increase in incidents was seen in Southeast Asia.
Sun Apr 28 2024
![US anti-Muslim incidents hit record high in 2023 due to Israel-Gaza war US anti-Muslim incidents hit record high in 2023 due to Israel-Gaza war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709633572_TBGAZA.jpg)
US anti-Muslim incidents hit record high in 2023 due to Israel-Gaza war
Complaints totaled 8,061 in 2023, a 56% rise from the year before and the highest since the Council on American-Islamic Relations began records nearly 30 years ago.
Tue Apr 02 2024
![Deepfakes: How to empower youth to fight the threat of misinformation and disinformation Deepfakes: How to empower youth to fight the threat of misinformation and disinformation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/71459043156_touchscreen.jpg)
Deepfakes: How to empower youth to fight the threat of misinformation and disinformation
The incidents highlight vulnerability to sophisticated AI-driven frauds and scams targeting people of all ages.
Thu Feb 01 2024
![Taiwan spots more Chinese balloons, says one flew over island Taiwan spots more Chinese balloons, says one flew over island](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81672149967_TaiwanFlag.jpg)
Taiwan spots more Chinese balloons, says one flew over island
This week alone Taiwan has reported two back-to-back incidents of balloons actually crossing the island.
Thu Jan 04 2024
![Elucidating homicide surge calls for social healing Elucidating homicide surge calls for social healing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702632000_TBKanakkanakjpg.jpg)
Elucidating homicide surge calls for social healing
During the month of Dec 2023, Malaysia, which was formerly lauded as a peaceful sanctuary, has had a huge increase in the number of homicide incidents, which has permanently damaged its reputation.
Fri Dec 29 2023
![Flood incidents decreased in 2022 - DOSM Flood incidents decreased in 2022 - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702567714_TBbanjir.jpg)
Flood incidents decreased in 2022 - DOSM
The number of flood incidents decreased to 983 in 2022 compared to 1,057 in the preceding year.
Fri Dec 15 2023
![No injuries, untoward incidents in Subang Parade mall flood - Management company No injuries, untoward incidents in Subang Parade mall flood - Management company](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51699219474_TBbanjir.jpg)
No injuries, untoward incidents in Subang Parade mall flood - Management company
Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the basement level of the shopping centre was affected before floodwaters began receding later.
Mon Nov 06 2023
![Five friends freed in murdering Nhaveen Five friends freed in murdering Nhaveen](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696322297_membunuh.jpg)
Five friends freed in murdering Nhaveen
The judge said the court found that there were conflicting versions in the witness statements regarding several incidents.
Tue Oct 03 2023