![5G coverage in populated areas nationwide now 81.7 per cent - Teo 5G coverage in populated areas nationwide now 81.7 per cent - Teo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710826510_tbTeoNieChing.jpg)
5G coverage in populated areas nationwide now 81.7 per cent - Teo
Teo Nie Ching said the construction of the 5G network is focused on urban areas with high economic activity.
Wed Jul 03 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
![PBT should provide facilities for hawkers, petty traders to do business comfortably PBT should provide facilities for hawkers, petty traders to do business comfortably](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671723317_TBanwaribrahim.jpg)
PBT should provide facilities for hawkers, petty traders to do business comfortably
Local Authorities (PBT), especially in urban areas, need to provide comfortable infrastructure and facilities for hawkers and petty traders to conduct business in a conducive environment.
Thu Dec 22 2022
![Selangor BN candidates in urban areas told to focus campaign on social media Selangor BN candidates in urban areas told to focus campaign on social media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667912873_TBANNURMUSA.jpg)
Selangor BN candidates in urban areas told to focus campaign on social media
Selangor BN candidates in urban areas have been told to concentrate their campaign strategy via social media platforms, said state BN chairman Tan Sri Noh Omar.
Tue Nov 08 2022
![Budget 2023: Balance economic gap between urban and rural areas Budget 2023: Balance economic gap between urban and rural areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662716513_miskin.jpg)
Budget 2023: Balance economic gap between urban and rural areas
The 2023 Budget needed to include improvement of basic facilities in rural areas to enable a more equitable distribution of wealth.
Tue Oct 04 2022
![Budget 2023: Call for more green infrastructure in urban areas Budget 2023: Call for more green infrastructure in urban areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664344158_Bajet.jpg)
Budget 2023: Call for more green infrastructure in urban areas
The planning and creation of green infrastructures in urban areas should be given emphasis in Budget 2023, which will be tabled on Oct 7.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![Discover how sweltering urban heat islands are being cooled down Discover how sweltering urban heat islands are being cooled down](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81661508405_Singapore.jpg)
Discover how sweltering urban heat islands are being cooled down
Urban areas are experiencing record-breaking heatwaves as a result of climate change.
Sat Aug 27 2022
![Malaysia focusing on creating smart cities - Dr Adham Malaysia focusing on creating smart cities - Dr Adham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655799286_TBadhambaba.jpg)
Malaysia focusing on creating smart cities - Dr Adham
Malaysia is focusing on creating smart cities based on the trend of increasing population in the urban areas.
Tue Jun 21 2022
![Taliban announce women must cover faces in public, say burqa is best Taliban announce women must cover faces in public, say burqa is best](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51651918287_TBtaliban.jpg)
Taliban announce women must cover faces in public, say burqa is best
Most women in Afghanistan wear a headscarf for religious reasons, but many in urban areas such as Kabul do not cover their faces.
Sat May 07 2022
![Aidilfitri: Kelantan local authorities told not to clamp vehicles Aidilfitri: Kelantan local authorities told not to clamp vehicles](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650793626_wheelclamp.jpg)
Aidilfitri: Kelantan local authorities told not to clamp vehicles
The Kelantan government has instructed all local authorities in the state not to clamp vehicles found to have breached traffic rules, especially in urban areas, from this week.
Sun Apr 24 2022
![Agong calls for post-mortem on floods Agong calls for post-mortem on floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71640422673_YangdiPertuanAgon.jpg)
Agong calls for "post-mortem" on floods
His Majesty today urged the government to conduct a post-mortem on the drainage system in the country towards addressing problems of flash floods in urban areas.
Sat Dec 25 2021
![Sarawak polls: SUPP admits strong competition in urban areas Sarawak polls: SUPP admits strong competition in urban areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81638600058_jpg.jpg)
Sarawak polls: SUPP admits strong competition in urban areas
Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP) admits that there will be strong competition for state seats in urban areas in the 12th Sarawak state election, especially those with a majority of Chinese voters.
Sat Dec 04 2021
![12MP: Selangor govt wants more schools built in urban areas 12MP: Selangor govt wants more schools built in urban areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631953565_AmirudinShari.jpg)
12MP: Selangor govt wants more schools built in urban areas
The Selangor government has urged the federal government to increase the number of schools in the cities, Amirudin said.
Wed Sep 29 2021
![Tree care, management in urban areas needs involvement of all parties - FRIM Tree care, management in urban areas needs involvement of all parties - FRIM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631840825_TBGREENLUNGjpg.jpg)
Tree care, management in urban areas needs involvement of all parties - FRIM
Not all trees grew perfectly; some grew with a good structural appearance while others may need some help and treatment.
Fri Sep 17 2021