![In a boiling world, chief heat officers battle 'silent killer' In a boiling world, chief heat officers battle 'silent killer'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714371064_Philippinesjpg.jpg)
In a boiling world, chief heat officers battle 'silent killer'
This year, heatwaves have already ravaged several countries in Asia, costing lives, disrupting education and damaging livelihoods.
Sat May 25 2024
![Half of world's pastures degraded by overuse, climate change, UN report says Half of world's pastures degraded by overuse, climate change, UN report says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716296940_DingYinhua.jpg)
Half of world's pastures degraded by overuse, climate change, UN report says
The impact of climate change is putting food supplies and livelihoods in peril, said UNCCD.
Fri May 24 2024
![China's childcare costs among highest in world-think tank China's childcare costs among highest in world-think tank](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71689720749_heatwave.jpg)
China's childcare costs among highest in world-think tank
Raising children also leads to a reduction in women's paid work hours and wage rates, while men's livelihoods remain largely unchanged.
Fri Feb 23 2024
![India turns to AI to capture its 121 languages India turns to AI to capture its 121 languages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697780064_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
India turns to AI to capture its 121 languages
Speech data collection can also boost rural livelihoods.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![Climate change threatens Hungary's Christmas trees Climate change threatens Hungary's Christmas trees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701429809_TBHUNGARYXMASTREE.jpg)
Climate change threatens Hungary's Christmas trees
Villagers are worried their livelihood could be in danger as pine forests are shrinking due to climate change.
Sat Dec 02 2023
![How clouds protect coral reefs, but will not be enough to save them from us How clouds protect coral reefs, but will not be enough to save them from us](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81595826369_Coral.jpg)
How clouds protect coral reefs, but will not be enough to save them from us
Coral reefs provide food and livelihoods and protect coastlines from storms, contribute to local economies and preserve cultural heritage.
Sat Oct 14 2023
![Ed Sheeran did not violate 'Let's Get It On' copyright, US jury finds Ed Sheeran did not violate 'Let's Get It On' copyright, US jury finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683243094_SingerEdSheeran.jpg)
Ed Sheeran did not violate 'Let's Get It On' copyright, US jury finds
It's devastating to be accused of stealing someone else's song when we've put so much work into our livelihoods, Ed Sheeran said.
Fri May 05 2023
![Influencers take stock of life and dreams if US bans TikTok Influencers take stock of life and dreams if US bans TikTok](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41679657012_TIKTOK.jpg)
Influencers take stock of life and dreams if US bans TikTok
Beyond popularity and fans, TikTok backers believe it provides livelihoods, paths to social change and a sense of community.
Fri Mar 24 2023
![Life's no longer rosy at Senegal's Pink Lake after floods Life's no longer rosy at Senegal's Pink Lake after floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674551728_SENEGAL.jpg)
Life's no longer rosy at Senegal's Pink Lake after floods
Extreme floods contaminated the lake, threatening thousands of people who depend on it for their livelihood.
Tue Jan 24 2023
![King has not taken salary since start of COVID-19 - PM Anwar King has not taken salary since start of COVID-19 - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81671009115_TBANWAR.jpg)
King has not taken salary since start of COVID-19 - PM Anwar
Yang di-Pertuan Agong has not taken a salary since COVID-19 hit the country because His Majesty is concerned with the economic situation that has taken its toll on people's livelihood.
Wed Dec 14 2022
![Transition to green agenda must be gradual to avoid job losses Transition to green agenda must be gradual to avoid job losses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51654844495_TBzafrul.jpg)
Transition to green agenda must be gradual to avoid job losses
Tengku Zafrul said as many companies aim to achieve their green agenda, the transition somewhat poses a threat to businesses and livelihood.
Tue Sep 20 2022
![Agroforestry Working Group established to empower livelihood enhancement in Sabah Agroforestry Working Group established to empower livelihood enhancement 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)
Agroforestry Working Group established to empower livelihood enhancement in Sabah
The working group aims to understand the perspectives of different stakeholders on the potential of agroforestry implementation.
Thu Jul 21 2022
![[COLUMNIST] Cultivate community farming culture into the current production ecosystem [COLUMNIST] Cultivate community farming culture into the current production ecosystem](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622629083_950x600.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Cultivate community farming culture into the current production ecosystem
Community farming would be the ideal way of promoting climate resilient soil regeneration and sustainable livelihoods among Malaysians.
Thu May 26 2022
#KiniNews: Emergency declared in Batu Sapi
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has assented to a proclamation of emergency in Batu Sapi, Sabah.
"With this proclamation, any proceedings for the Batu Sapi by-election will be discontinued to prevent a fourth wave of Covid-19 and a new date will be determined for the by-election.
"Therefore, His Royal Majesty has assented to the proclamation of emergency for P185 Batu Sapi, Sabah, as a proactive measure to curb the Covid-19 outbreak," the Comptroller of the Royal Household, Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin, said in a statement today.
Subsequently, during a live telecast, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin assured that the livelihood of Batu Sapi folks would not be affected following the proclamation of emergency.
"With this proclamation, any proceedings for the Batu Sapi by-election will be discontinued to prevent a fourth wave of Covid-19 and a new date will be determined for the by-election.
"Therefore, His Royal Majesty has assented to the proclamation of emergency for P185 Batu Sapi, Sabah, as a proactive measure to curb the Covid-19 outbreak," the Comptroller of the Royal Household, Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin, said in a statement today.
Subsequently, during a live telecast, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin assured that the livelihood of Batu Sapi folks would not be affected following the proclamation of emergency.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Let's Talk: Tanoti - Crafts, Knowledge, Livelihoods
Twice the winners of the World Crafts Council Award for Excellence in Handicraft in 2014 and 2016, Tanoti must struggle to stay relevant to the wider world. Sharaad Kuttan speaks to founder Jacqueline Fong, who just returned from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where weavers performed their craft.
Wed Mar 16 2022