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
![EPF commits RM250 mln to catalysing Malaysian mid-to-growth stage companies EPF commits RM250 mln to catalysing Malaysian mid-to-growth stage companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613129293_KWSPLogo.jpg)
EPF commits RM250 mln to catalysing Malaysian mid-to-growth stage companies
Gobi Partners is a pan-Asian venture capital firm with an extensive investing track record.
Mon Mar 18 2024
![Malaysia's aged population to grow at 4.5 pct CAGR from 2022-2030 - RHB Research Malaysia's aged population to grow at 4.5 pct CAGR from 2022-2030 - RHB Research](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692946642_BangunanKL.jpg)
Malaysia's aged population to grow at 4.5 pct CAGR from 2022-2030 - RHB Research
Research reveals the rapid shift towards an ageing demographic status would mean a continuation of the decline of the working population.
Wed Nov 08 2023
![Report: World economy to grow by 3.1 pct annually in the remaining 12MP period Report: World economy to grow by 3.1 pct annually in the remaining 12MP period](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/61445589087_EkonomiBUDGET.jpg)
Report: World economy to grow by 3.1 pct annually in the remaining 12MP period
The Economy Ministry said the emerging markets and developing economies' GDP would expand by 4.0 pct during the period.
Mon Sep 11 2023
![Chinese pet owners gear up their dogs and cats for summer swelter Chinese pet owners gear up their dogs and cats for summer swelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691147168_MiJiayi.jpg)
Chinese pet owners gear up their dogs and cats for summer swelter
The market for pet products in China, from health care and toys to litter and clothing is expected to grow this year, research shows.
Sat Aug 05 2023
![Philippines' economic transformation set to grow trade with Malaysia - Marcos Philippines' economic transformation set to grow trade with Malaysia - Marcos](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690445742_TBanwaribrahim.jpg)
Philippines' economic transformation set to grow trade with Malaysia - Marcos
The Philippines' economic transformation will give the country a chance to increase the level of trade with Malaysia moving forward.
Thu Jul 27 2023
![Plastics in bowels a sign we need to change Plastics in bowels a sign we need to change](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61686306393_microplastics.jpg)
Plastics in bowels a sign we need to change
The extent of plastic pollution continues to grow with microplastics now found in more than half of human organs.
Sun Jun 11 2023
![Govt committed to grow renewable energy industry with injection of RM5 bln - Ahmad Maslan Govt committed to grow renewable energy industry with injection of RM5 bln - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681372318_TBAHAMDMASLAN.jpg)
Govt committed to grow renewable energy industry with injection of RM5 bln - Ahmad Maslan
The government has also provided RM2 billion in Budget 2023 to support the green and sustainable energy sector, Ahmad Maslan said.
Thu Apr 13 2023
![Australian engineers create 'flexible robot' for 3D printing inside the body Australian engineers create 'flexible robot' for 3D printing inside the body](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61680073915_AUSTRALIA.jpg)
Australian engineers create 'flexible robot' for 3D printing inside the body
The use of living cells in the printing process allows these man-made structures to fuse naturally with the human body and continue to grow.
Wed Mar 29 2023
![Sri Lanka flags return to growth, protesters demand tax cuts Sri Lanka flags return to growth, protesters demand tax cuts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41675914611_COLOMBO.jpg)
Sri Lanka flags return to growth, protesters demand tax cuts
Doctors and university teachers working at state-run hospitals and universities started a 24-hour strike, warning of longer strikes.
Thu Feb 09 2023
![Rafizi urges youth to venture into domestic tourism sector Rafizi urges youth to venture into domestic tourism sector](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673622342_RafiziRamli.jpg)
Rafizi urges youth to venture into domestic tourism sector
The youth should venture into business especially in the domestic tourism sector as the industry is expected to grow rapidly in 2023, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
Fri Jan 13 2023
![KPDN targets the franchise industry to grow 20-30 pct this year KPDN targets the franchise industry to grow 20-30 pct this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673135696_KPDNDatukAzmanMo.jpg)
KPDN targets the franchise industry to grow 20-30 pct this year
KPDN has set a target for the country's franchise industry to grow between 20 and 30 pct this year, driven by the encouraging prospects of the sector.
Sat Jan 07 2023
![Sports industry has potential to grow more rapidly - Adam Adli Sports industry has potential to grow more rapidly - Adam Adli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670815533_TBkbs.jpg)
Sports industry has potential to grow more rapidly - Adam Adli
Adam Adli said the national sports arena should be free from any corruption, inefficiency and leakages to raise it to a higher level.
Mon Dec 12 2022
![Gunmen kidnap dozens in Nigeria, at least 11 killed, residents say Gunmen kidnap dozens in Nigeria, at least 11 killed, residents say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/71579321099_Nigerianflag.jpg)
Gunmen kidnap dozens in Nigeria, at least 11 killed, residents say
Gunmen in Nigeria kidnapped at least 80 people, adding to growing insecurity ahead of a presidential vote in February.
Tue Nov 08 2022