![Throngs come out to see BTS singer Jin carry the Olympic flame at the Louvre Throngs come out to see BTS singer Jin carry the Olympic flame at the Louvre](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721023137_tbOlympicTorchRela.jpg)
Throngs come out to see BTS singer Jin carry the Olympic flame at the Louvre
The relay will culminate with the lighting of the cauldron in Paris during the opening ceremonies of the Paris Games.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![Olympics - New costumes in revamped torch lighting ceremony for Paris 2024 Olympics - New costumes in revamped torch lighting ceremony for Paris 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711085967_TBOlympicjpg.jpg)
Olympics - New costumes in revamped torch lighting ceremony for Paris 2024
Actress Mary Mina playing the high priestess for the first time will use a parabolic mirror and the sun's rays to ignite the torch.
Sat Mar 23 2024
![Vietnam capital dims street lights to save energy during heatwave Vietnam capital dims street lights to save energy during heatwave](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51667927431_COVID.jpg)
Vietnam capital dims street lights to save energy during heatwave
As weather officials warn the heatwave could run into June, several cities have cut back on public lighting.
Tue May 30 2023
![Buckle up for more turbulence when traveling by plane Buckle up for more turbulence when traveling by plane](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662634794_PLANE.jpg)
Buckle up for more turbulence when traveling by plane
Over the next few decades, the fasten-seatbelt sign could be lighting up more often when you travel by plane.
Sun Sep 18 2022
![Paris to scale back monument lighting as energy bills bite Paris to scale back monument lighting as energy bills bite](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51663231009_Paris.jpg)
Paris to scale back monument lighting as energy bills bite
Most monuments will now go unlit from 10 pm, a potential disappointment for the tens of millions of tourists to the romantic City of Lights.
Thu Sep 15 2022
![Vienna dims street lighting as energy prices soar Vienna dims street lighting as energy prices soar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660205768_AUSTRIA.jpg)
Vienna dims street lighting as energy prices soar
Vienna is cutting back on public lighting in the face of soaring energy prices.
Thu Aug 11 2022
![Jalur Gemilang colours to light up Putrajaya until Sept 16 Jalur Gemilang colours to light up Putrajaya until Sept 16](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41659928141_JambatanSeriSaujan.jpg)
Jalur Gemilang colours to light up Putrajaya until Sept 16
Norzita said the decorative lighting at govt and commercial buildings will be from 7 pm to midnight daily.
Mon Aug 08 2022
![Japan researchers use ostrich cells to make glowing COVID-19 detection masks Japan researchers use ostrich cells to make glowing COVID-19 detection masks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61639127094_japan.jpg)
Japan researchers use ostrich cells to make glowing COVID-19 detection masks
The team hopes to further develop the masks so that they will glow automatically, without special lighting, if the virus is detected.
Fri Dec 10 2021
![Inconsiderate smokers irk visitors at Melaka tourist hotspots Inconsiderate smokers irk visitors at Melaka tourist hotspots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81622427959_MEROKOK.jpg)
Inconsiderate smokers irk visitors at Melaka tourist hotspots
There is an apparent increase in the number of inconsiderate smokers lighting up at food premises and tourist hotspots in the state.
Fri Oct 22 2021
![After last year's hiatus, large-scale panjut reignited in Kampung Ribu After last year's hiatus, large-scale panjut reignited in Kampung Ribu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620552741_pelitarayaterengg.jpg)
After last year's hiatus, large-scale panjut reignited in Kampung Ribu
The activity of lighting up panjut (oil lamps placed on structures made of bamboo or wood) on a large scale, to celebrate the upcoming Aidilfitri is held again in Kampung Ribu here.
Sun May 09 2021
![KL residents urged to channel ideas towards DBKL's budget 2022 proposal KL residents urged to channel ideas towards DBKL's budget 2022 proposal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81614693718_DBKL.jpg)
KL residents urged to channel ideas towards DBKL's budget 2022 proposal
The ideas and proposals can be submitted through the DBKL Budget 2020 Ideas portal.
Fri Apr 02 2021
![Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up; Lighting Dec. 2 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up; Lighting Dec. 2](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605412387_Christmas.jpg)
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up; Lighting Dec. 2
A 75-foot (23-meter) Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.
Sun Nov 15 2020
![RM10,000 penalty to smokers: Penalising offenders isn't enough, reward those who complain RM10,000 penalty to smokers: Penalising offenders isn't enough, reward those who complain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/61435137520_NOSMOKING.jpg)
RM10,000 penalty to smokers: Penalising offenders isn't enough, reward those who complain
Some of us dont really care about disallowing smokers from lighting up their ciggies in food premises, especially coffee shops, even smokes dispensed by their cigarettes irritate our noses
Thu Nov 21 2019
!['Tak sangka dia siap bagi 'lighting to my selfie' - reaksi Elfira Loy jumpa Paris Hilton 'Tak sangka dia siap bagi 'lighting to my selfie' - reaksi Elfira Loy jumpa Paris Hilton](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/51520316010_el_3.jpg)
'Tak sangka dia siap bagi 'lighting to my selfie' - reaksi Elfira Loy jumpa Paris Hilton
Pelakon Elfira Loy berkongsi rasa teruja ketika bertemu bintang Hollywood terkenal, Paris Hilton.
Tue Mar 06 2018
![Govt will continue to ensure Felda community's welfare is protected Najib Govt will continue to ensure Felda community's welfare is protected Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81497707818_PerdanaMenteriDatu.jpg)
Govt will continue to ensure Felda community's welfare is protected Najib
Among the steps taken were studying how Felda's development and listing of Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad (FGV) could be strengthened in terms of management.
Sat Jun 17 2017