![Can palm oil help us eat our way to a greener future? Can palm oil help us eat our way to a greener future?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723200851_TBpalmoil.jpg)
Can palm oil help us eat our way to a greener future?
The world faces a daunting challenge - how to feed a growing population without destroying the planet.
Sun Aug 11 2024
![Palm oil: From environmental villain to climate hero Palm oil: From environmental villain to climate hero](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723197389_TBpalmoil.jpg)
Palm oil: From environmental villain to climate hero
The Malaysian palm oil industry is making notable progress in addressing climate change and sustainability issues.
Sat Aug 10 2024
![The future of palm oil hangs in the balance The future of palm oil hangs in the balance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723193778_TBpalmoil.jpg)
The future of palm oil hangs in the balance
Palm oil faces a complex future, with new regulations and pressures challenging the ongoing sustainability of the industry.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Small farms the key to Malaysia's palm oil sustainability Small farms the key to Malaysia's palm oil sustainability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723180624_TBpalmoil.jpg)
Small farms the key to Malaysia's palm oil sustainability
Supporting Malaysia's smallholder farmers with technology and policy can ensure a sustainable palm oil industry.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Budget 2025 to target cost of living reduction - PM Budget 2025 to target cost of living reduction - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722910909_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Budget 2025 to target cost of living reduction - PM
Although price of sugar, oil, flour and cooking oil are among the cheapest, Malaysians still feel the strain, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Consider This: Carbon Capture & Storage (Part 2) — Visionary or Risky?
Recently, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli revealed plans to make Terengganu, Pahang, Sabah, and Sarawak leaders in Carbon Capture and Utilisation Storage (CCUS), using old oil wells and terminal facilities for carbon storage. The announcement has sparked a heated debate — supporters see it as a necessary step towards reducing Malaysia’s carbon emissions, while critics argue CCUS enables greenwashing as producers can claim to be engaging in climate measures without reducing production. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Gary Theseira, Director and council member of Climate Governance Malaysia, which is the country chapter of the World Economic Forum's initiative on climate governance.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Consider This: Carbon Capture & Storage (Part 1) — Visionary or Risky?
Recently, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli revealed plans to make Terengganu, Pahang, Sabah, and Sarawak leaders in Carbon Capture and Utilisation Storage (CCUS), using old oil wells and terminal facilities for carbon storage. The announcement has sparked a heated debate — supporters see it as a necessary step towards reducing Malaysia’s carbon emissions, while critics argue CCUS enables greenwashing as producers can claim to be engaging in climate measures without reducing production. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Meena Raman, President of Sahabat Alam Malaysia.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![Canadian wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect oil pipeline Canadian wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect oil pipeline](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721900533_tbShetlandCreekwil.jpg)
Canadian wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect oil pipeline
Firefighters battle to save key facilities such as the Trans Mountain Pipeline, authorities said.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![India's middle-class growth fuels Malaysia's palm oil exports - Johari India's middle-class growth fuels Malaysia's palm oil exports - Johari](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705990016_JohariAbdulGhani.jpg)
India's middle-class growth fuels Malaysia's palm oil exports - Johari
Malaysia said India's consumption of oils and fats was about 27.2 million tonnes in 2023 with palm oil comprising 36 pct.
Thu Jul 18 2024
![Police recover smartphone in oil palm plantation drain Police recover smartphone in oil palm plantation drain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721196548_NurFarahKartiniT.jpg)
Police recover smartphone in oil palm plantation drain
The suspect was also brought to the scene of the crime to identify the device said to belong to the victim.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Petronas to pay five per cent cash to Terengganu on oil extraction Petronas to pay five per cent cash to Terengganu on oil extraction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720707996_TBAzalina.jpg)
Petronas to pay five per cent cash to Terengganu on oil extraction
If no petroleum is found within Terengganu's three-nautical-mile territorial sea, Petronas is not obligated to make any cash payment.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Civil servant remanded seven days in Nur Farah Kartini murder investigation Civil servant remanded seven days in Nur Farah Kartini murder investigation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721102947_suspekbunuhNurFar.jpg)
Civil servant remanded seven days in Nur Farah Kartini murder investigation
Police the 26-year-old man is remanded for seven days from today to assist investigation.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Storm Beryl kills three, knocks out power for 2.7 million in Texas Storm Beryl kills three, knocks out power for 2.7 million in Texas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720499876_HurricaneBeryl.jpg)
Storm Beryl kills three, knocks out power for 2.7 million in Texas
Tropical Storm Beryl brought howling winds and torrential rain, flooding highways, closing oil ports, canceling more than 1,300 flights.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Oil spill: Clean-up on beaches of Sungai Rengit, Teluk Ramuna starts today Oil spill: Clean-up on beaches of Sungai Rengit, Teluk Ramuna starts today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712530442_LingTianSoon.jpg)
Oil spill: Clean-up on beaches of Sungai Rengit, Teluk Ramuna starts today
Ling Tian Soon said the clean-up work on both beaches was done with coordination from various parties and agencies.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Singapore authorities in contact with Malaysian counterparts over oil spill Singapore authorities in contact with Malaysian counterparts over oil spill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718873742_TBDronesurveillance.jpg)
Singapore authorities in contact with Malaysian counterparts over oil spill
The clean up operation in parts of Singapore waters and shore are still ongoing almost a week after the incident.
Thu Jun 20 2024