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
![Dinosaurs displayed a fast growth rate from the very beginning Dinosaurs displayed a fast growth rate from the very beginning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714046974_TBdinosaur.jpg)
Dinosaurs displayed a fast growth rate from the very beginning
Growing quickly allows organisms to escape the risky business of being small for a long part of their life history, says a paleontologist.
Sat Apr 27 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The Strait Gamble: Anwar’s Risky Bet on Thailand’s Land Bridge Project [COLUMNIST] The Strait Gamble: Anwar’s Risky Bet on Thailand’s Land Bridge Project](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41701249164_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The Strait Gamble: Anwar’s Risky Bet on Thailand’s Land Bridge Project
The imperative for Anwar and his government is to balance immediate regional cooperation goals with a clear-eyed assessment of the long-term national interests.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![Storms from Typhoon Haikui drench China's Fujian province Storms from Typhoon Haikui drench China's Fujian province](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51693795739_collapsedcanopy.jpg)
Storms from Typhoon Haikui drench China's Fujian province
About 114,400 people were moved from risky areas as Typhoon Haikui made landfall in China.
Tue Sep 05 2023
![Why is extreme 'frontier travel' booming despite the risks? Why is extreme 'frontier travel' booming despite the risks?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51687230515_Titanic.jpg)
Why is extreme 'frontier travel' booming despite the risks?
The horror of the Titan submersible vehicle incident raises questions as to why people engage in risky tourism activities in remote locations.
Thu Jun 22 2023
![Soccer: Indonesia delays 'risky' rematch of game hit by deadly stampede Soccer: Indonesia delays 'risky' rematch of game hit by deadly stampede](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51677743555_INDONESIA.jpg)
Soccer: Indonesia delays 'risky' rematch of game hit by deadly stampede
A spokeperson for East Java police, said it was deemed high risk as the clubs "have a history of rivalry".
Thu Mar 02 2023
![Women stranded in Pakistan floods take risky trips to give birth Women stranded in Pakistan floods take risky trips to give birth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662602252_PAKISTAN.jpg)
Women stranded in Pakistan floods take risky trips to give birth
The roads leading to the clinic in the southern Pakistani city of Sehwan were submerged.
Thu Sep 08 2022
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JPSM to enforce new condition of mountain guides for climbing activities
Mohd Ridza Awang said the use of mountain guides is required, especially during climbing activities in risky HSK areas.
Wed Aug 10 2022
![Analysis - S.Korea doubles down on risky Kill Chain plans to counter N.Korea nuclear threat Analysis - S.Korea doubles down on risky Kill Chain plans to counter N.Korea nuclear threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658797841_SEOUL.jpg)
Analysis - S.Korea doubles down on risky Kill Chain plans to counter N.Korea nuclear threat
Kill Chain calls for preemptive strikes against the North's missiles and possibly its senior leadership if an imminent attack is detected.
Tue Jul 26 2022
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Risky for BN to delay dissolution of Parliament - Najib
BN advisory board chairman Najib Razak said BN would have to shoulder risks if it continues to delay the dissolution of Parliament.
Wed Jun 01 2022
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Felcra board of directors aware of risks involved in unit trust investment - Witness
Former Felcra Bhd group CFO told the Sessions Court today that Felcra's BOD was aware that the decision to invest RM150 million in Public Mutual Berhad's unit trust was risky.
Fri Apr 08 2022
![European leaders' risky Kyiv mission took even close family by surprise European leaders' risky Kyiv mission took even close family by surprise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61647475455_KYIV.jpg)
European leaders' risky Kyiv mission took even close family by surprise
The arduous and risky diplomatic mission underlines the sense of urgency among European countries to end the war.
Thu Mar 17 2022
![Multiracism: Why we need to pay attention to the world's many racisms Multiracism: Why we need to pay attention to the world's many racisms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641546865_HOUSTON.jpg)
Multiracism: Why we need to pay attention to the world's many racisms
Even in democratic countries such as India, Turkey and Malaysia, research is increasingly difficult and risky.
Fri Jan 07 2022
![Joyful moment or risky move? Europe divided over kids' vaccines Joyful moment or risky move? Europe divided over kids' vaccines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81639376155_children.jpg)
Joyful moment or risky move? Europe divided over kids' vaccines
Countries are pursuing very different strategies in what will be a major test of parents' willingness to get their kids inoculated
Mon Dec 13 2021