![NIMP 2030 offers significant opportunities for banks, capital market - Tengku Zafrul NIMP 2030 offers significant opportunities for banks, capital market - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716980836_Zafrul.jpg)
NIMP 2030 offers significant opportunities for banks, capital market - Tengku Zafrul
NIMP which requires RM95 billion worth of investment over the next seven years offers new opportunities for banks and the capital market.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke for a second day Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke for a second day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717065253_Reykjanesvolcano.jpg)
Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke for a second day
Winds were expected to carry poisonous gas pollution away from the capital Reykjavik, authorities said.
Thu May 30 2024
![India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716966277_landfillsite.jpg)
India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature
Warning of a severe heat wave a day after parts of the capital Delhi recorded their highest temperature ever at almost 50 degrees Celsius.
Wed May 29 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 2) — Help Trees Thrive In Concrete Jungles
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Mohd Zailani Jamil, President of the Malaysia Society of Arboriculture.
Fri May 17 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 1) — Trees as Assets: Valuing Our Urban Canopy
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Koh Cha-Ly, Founder and CEO of Urbanmetry, a data company which uses proprietary algorithms to analyse big data from cities. She is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Commission for Nature Positive Cities.
Fri May 17 2024
![Strong quake rocks Taiwan, tsunami warnings issued Strong quake rocks Taiwan, tsunami warnings issued](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712110380_TBearthquakejpg.jpg)
Strong quake rocks Taiwan, tsunami warnings issued
An earthquake offshore Taiwan rocked the capital Taipei, knocking out power in several parts of the city.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Three 12-year-olds wounded in Finland school shooting, child suspect caught Three 12-year-olds wounded in Finland school shooting, child suspect caught](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712047840_FINLAND.jpg)
Three 12-year-olds wounded in Finland school shooting, child suspect caught
The shooting took place at the Viertola school in Vantaa, a suburb of the capital Helsinki.
Tue Apr 02 2024
![Haiti's top gang leader threatens politicians as fires break out in capital Haiti's top gang leader threatens politicians as fires break out in capital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710474659_TBHaitijpg.jpg)
Haiti's top gang leader threatens politicians as fires break out in capital
Heavily armed gangs have taken over much of the capital and rights groups reported widespread killings, kidnappings and sexual violence.
Fri Mar 15 2024
![Nusantara: Indonesia's quest to build an inclusive, global capital Nusantara: Indonesia's quest to build an inclusive, global capital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41708314800_TBFuturisticCity.jpg)
Nusantara: Indonesia's quest to build an inclusive, global capital
Nusantara is set to replace Jakarta as the capital of Indonesia in August 2024.
Mon Feb 19 2024
It's About YOUth: Is KL a liveable city?
From affordability to safety issues, many youth face difficulties living in Kuala Lumpur. Has the capital improved over the years to accommodate the needs of youth? Koh Cha-ly from Urbanmetry and Afaf Ismail from Think City share their insights.
Fri Feb 16 2024
![Exemption of CGT, taxes on FSI deemed to boost capital market performance Exemption of CGT, taxes on FSI deemed to boost capital market performance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703664880_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Exemption of CGT, taxes on FSI deemed to boost capital market performance
PwC Malaysia tax partner Jennifer Chang said the exemption would encourage more unit trusts to be set up in the capital market.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![PADU : Concerns of M40 singles need to be examined - Experts PADU : Concerns of M40 singles need to be examined - Experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704340094_TBPADUjpg.jpg)
PADU : Concerns of M40 singles need to be examined - Experts
The unmarried professionals residing in the capital city with a gross monthly income of more than RM5,000, categorised as the M40, are often left out from receiving government assistance because they
Thu Jan 04 2024
![Twenty killed in Sierra Leone attack and nearly 2,000 prisoners escape Twenty killed in Sierra Leone attack and nearly 2,000 prisoners escape](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41701150746_TBMohamedJuldeh.jpg)
Twenty killed in Sierra Leone attack and nearly 2,000 prisoners escape
The West African country was thrown into panic in the early hours when the assailants sent gunfire ringing across the capital Freetown.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![Somalia floods kill 10, displace more than 113,000 a year after drought Somalia floods kill 10, displace more than 113,000 a year after drought](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699354815_Somaliafloods.jpg)
Somalia floods kill 10, displace more than 113,000 a year after drought
Five days of rain and the resulting floods forced residents to flee to a camp for internally displaced people outside the capital Mogadishu.
Tue Nov 07 2023
![Winter coming a week late in Beijing as northern China basks in warm weather Winter coming a week late in Beijing as northern China basks in warm weather](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51698900085_Beijing.jpg)
Winter coming a week late in Beijing as northern China basks in warm weather
Daytime temperatures in Beijing hovered above 20 degrees Celsius bathing the capital in a warm smog.
Thu Nov 02 2023