![Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41711929495_FukushimaDaiichi.jpg)
Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant
The leak was first identified when a decrease in the water level of the surge tank was detected, according to TEPCO.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![Water supply to over 33,000 users in Kota Bharu to be restored by Friday Water supply to over 33,000 users in Kota Bharu to be restored by Friday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51722069081_TBpencemaranair.jpg)
Water supply to over 33,000 users in Kota Bharu to be restored by Friday
The water supply disruptions were caused by a burst pipe at the Merbau Chondong Water Treatment Plant in Machang.
Mon Aug 05 2024
![Thailand to legislate medical marijuana, signals no re-criminalising Thailand to legislate medical marijuana, signals no re-criminalising](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-03/61551439780_Marijuana.jpg)
Thailand to legislate medical marijuana, signals no re-criminalising
Thailand will work towards legislating marijuana for medical use, signalling a U-turn on plans to re-criminalise the plant.
Tue Jul 23 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
![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
![Fire at South Korea battery plant kills at least 16 people, 5 missing Fire at South Korea battery plant kills at least 16 people, 5 missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719214757_Firefighterswork.jpg)
Fire at South Korea battery plant kills at least 16 people, 5 missing
The fire reportedly started at the three-storey reinforced concrete building, which has a total floor space of about 2,300 square metres.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Gaza environmental damage unprecedented, says UN report Gaza environmental damage unprecedented, says UN report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718776311_Gazaenvironmentald.jpg)
Gaza environmental damage unprecedented, says UN report
Water, sanitation and hygiene systems are almost entirely defunct, with Gaza's five wastewater treatment plants shut down, the report found.
Fri Jun 21 2024
AWANI Review: Qarbotech: Photosynthesis Boost - The Farmer’s Game Changer?
Qarbotech is shaking up agritech with a product that boosts plant photosynthesis, resulting in higher crop yields for farmers. Founders Dr. Suraya Rashid and Chor Chee Hoe discuss what's driving the next big leap for the company.
Sat Jun 08 2024
![Fallen trees: Special committee to hold first meeting this month - Dr Zaliha Fallen trees: Special committee to hold first meeting this month - Dr Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717478725_tbmemorandumpersefa.jpg)
Fallen trees: Special committee to hold first meeting this month - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said among the stakeholders in the special committee were NGOs, arborists (woody plant experts) and experts from the FRIM.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![PM wants 100 trees planted for every tree felled in KL PM wants 100 trees planted for every tree felled in KL](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715761567_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM wants 100 trees planted for every tree felled in KL
According to Dr Zaliha Mustafa, DBKL has been instructed to promptly fell trees at risk of getting uprooted.
Wed May 15 2024
![PM Anwar seru Sime Darby Plantation jadi pelopor kurangkan kebergantungan buruh asing PM Anwar seru Sime Darby Plantation jadi pelopor kurangkan kebergantungan buruh asing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715381150_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM Anwar seru Sime Darby Plantation jadi pelopor kurangkan kebergantungan buruh asing
Anwar berkata pendekatan dan kemajuan teknologi yang digunakan Sime Darby Plantation, disasarkan menjadi contoh kepada pekebun-pekebun kecil.
Fri May 10 2024
![Move to cultivate paddy using underground water aimed at tackling effects of drought Move to cultivate paddy using underground water aimed at tackling effects of drought](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715146099_Sawahpadi.jpg)
Move to cultivate paddy using underground water aimed at tackling effects of drought
The government will implement a paddy planting method using an underground water system in preparation for the expected worse hot weather next year.
Wed May 08 2024
![What did people eat before agriculture? New study offers insight What did people eat before agriculture? New study offers insight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714455634_TBhumantoothjpg.jpg)
What did people eat before agriculture? New study offers insight
Scientists reconstructed the dietary practices of one such culture from North Africa, surprisingly documenting a heavily plant-based diet.
Sat May 04 2024
![Orangutan's use of medicinal plant to treat wound intrigues scientists Orangutan's use of medicinal plant to treat wound intrigues scientists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714706197_OrangUtanSumatra.jpg)
Orangutan's use of medicinal plant to treat wound intrigues scientists
The researchers said the orangutan's wound self-treatment did not appear to be happenstance.
Fri May 03 2024
![Bekas isteri Safee Sali fail tuntutan balas nusyuz Bekas isteri Safee Sali fail tuntutan balas nusyuz](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61714457344_TBSAFIISTERI.jpg)
Bekas isteri Safee Sali fail tuntutan balas nusyuz
Sebutan semula kes bagi menjawab tuntutan itu oleh plantif ditetapkan pada 11 Jun depan.
Tue Apr 30 2024