![Can we afford to lose any more languages? Can we afford to lose any more languages?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51692343598_humanity.jpg)
Can we afford to lose any more languages?
The very regions richest in languages are the ones most at risk of climate-induced language loss.
Sat Aug 19 2023
![At least 24 dead in Chile as wildfires spread, driving many to flee for safety At least 24 dead in Chile as wildfires spread, driving many to flee for safety](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675648975_CHILE.jpg)
At least 24 dead in Chile as wildfires spread, driving many to flee for safety
Firefighters battled dozens of raging wildfires in Chile, seeking to gain control of one of the country's worst natural disasters.
Mon Feb 06 2023
![Armageddon to Mahsa Amini: The phrases that defined 2022 Armageddon to Mahsa Amini: The phrases that defined 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71672214626_LebanonIran.jpg)
Armageddon to Mahsa Amini: The phrases that defined 2022
A year of extraordinary upheaval, from the war in Ukraine to catastrophic natural disasters.
Wed Dec 28 2022
![Flooding caused overall losses of RM6.1 billion last year - DOSM Flooding caused overall losses of RM6.1 billion last year - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668669808_banjirsepang.jpg)
Flooding caused overall losses of RM6.1 billion last year - DOSM
Climate changes has caused the pattern of natural disasters to change and caused erratic flooding late last year and early this year.
Thu Nov 24 2022
![MAFI to launch agrofood insurance and takaful scheme in Q2 2022 MAFI to launch agrofood insurance and takaful scheme in Q2 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61644486629_TBRONALDKIANDEE.jpg)
MAFI to launch agrofood insurance and takaful scheme in Q2 2022
The agrofood insurance and takaful scheme, which among others provides income protection to farmers whose crops are damaged due to natural disasters or diseases, will be launched in Q2 2022.
Thu Feb 10 2022
![Penang gov't sets up disaster management unit Penang gov't sets up disaster management unit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641472828_ChowKonYeow.jpg)
Penang gov't sets up disaster management unit
The Penang state government has set up a disaster management unit in the state to manage any incidents of natural disasters in the future.
Thu Jan 06 2022
![King: City development policy needs resilience strategy framework King: City development policy needs resilience strategy framework](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51606383480_TBAgong.jpg)
King: City development policy needs resilience strategy framework
His Majesty said the move was necessary for facing future challenges, whether natural disasters or economic crises or pandemics.
Tue Mar 23 2021
![Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce partnership with food charity Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce partnership with food charity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81608528383_LONDON.jpg)
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce partnership with food charity
The centres will be permanent structures that can be opened quickly as service kitchens during emergencies such as natural disasters.
Mon Dec 21 2020
![Greater media coverage of natural disasters encourages local governments to change climate policies Greater media coverage of natural disasters encourages local governments to change climate policies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41599016857_CLIMATE.jpg)
Greater media coverage of natural disasters encourages local governments to change climate policies
The degree to which policies are changed in response to natural disasters, depends on number of fatalities and the extent of media coverage.
Wed Sep 02 2020
![Dr Ardhasena Sopaheluwakan: Being Prepared in the Face of Disaster Dr Ardhasena Sopaheluwakan: Being Prepared in the Face of Disaster](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/51574848400_awani-review.jpg)
Dr Ardhasena Sopaheluwakan: Being Prepared in the Face of Disaster
Devastation from natural disaster can’t be avoided. However, its effects can be minimised as they can certainly be prepared for. Indonesian climate expert Ardhasena Sopaheluwakan tells how.
Sat Sep 01 2018
![Late Thai king's remains returned to palace after night of tears Late Thai king's remains returned to palace after night of tears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/71509088857_tbThailand.jpg)
Late Thai king's remains returned to palace after night of tears
His seven-decade rule spanned some of the most tumultuous moments in Thai history, including several coups, a deadly crackdown on student protesters, natural disasters and a regional financial crisis.
Fri Oct 27 2017
![Death toll from Indonesia floods, landslides rises to 47 Death toll from Indonesia floods, landslides rises to 47](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/81466421200_950x600.jpg)
Death toll from Indonesia floods, landslides rises to 47
Rescuers used excavators and their bare hands to search through wrecked houses and earth for 15 villagers still missing.
Mon Jun 20 2016
![Malaysia keen to learn disaster management from Japan Malaysia keen to learn disaster management from Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/71464622256_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Malaysia keen to learn disaster management from Japan
The Malaysian Government will be sending a team to the Miyagi Prefecture to learn how to manage natural disasters, including tsunamis.
Mon May 30 2016
![Education Ministry mulling e-Learning option in the wake of school closures Education Ministry mulling e-Learning option in the wake of school closures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71439254533_MOUSE.jpg)
Education Ministry mulling e-Learning option in the wake of school closures
The Education Ministry will look into the possibility of expanding the e-Learning method to deal with school cancellations.
Sun Apr 24 2016
![Youth Parliament proposes Act to administer impact audits on environment Youth Parliament proposes Act to administer impact audits on environment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/81415349814_295x200.jpg)
Youth Parliament proposes Act to administer impact audits on environment
This new Act is necessary in order to avoid natural disasters caused by uncontrolled development, representatives say.
Wed May 13 2015