Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis
Saudi Arabia and China, among the world's biggest plastics producers, insisted that GEF's traditional donor nations also pay for plastics.
Sat May 04 2024
Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production
Countries wrangled over whether the treaty should address how to tackle the overproduction of plastic.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 2) — Mission to End Single-Use Plastic Culture
This year’s Earth Day aims to shine a spotlight on the plastic pollution crisis. Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced annually—50% of which is for single-use purposes, while only 16% of plastics and plastic packaging are actually recycled. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Hema Sulakshana Mahadevan, Public Engagement Campaigner for Greenpeace Malaysia.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 1) — Fighting to End Plastic Waste Colonialism
This year’s Earth Day aims to shine a spotlight on the plastic pollution crisis. Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced annually—50% of which is for single-use purposes, while only 16% of plastics and plastic packaging are actually recycled. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Wong Pui Yi, Research Consultant with The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center).
Mon Apr 22 2024
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine; 50 missing
Aftershocks could still be felt in Taipei, with more than 50 recorded, weather officials said.
Wed Apr 03 2024
AWANI Tonight: India, Pakistan & Bangladesh top ranks for worst air quality in 2023
Bangladesh, Pakistan and India ranked the top three countries with the worst air quality in 2023, recording particulate matter levels 15 times more than the World Health Organization’s limit.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Bangladesh, Pakistan and India bottom in air quality rankings in 2023, data shows
Because of the climate conditions and geography (in South Asia), the pollution has nowhere to go, said Christi Chester Schroeder.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Thailand warns of high pollution in capital, asks govt staff to work from home
Air pollution caused by crop-related burning, industrial pollution and heavy traffic, and a smoky haze covered Bangkok's skyline.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Smog blankets Bangkok, prompting work from home
Agencies under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) would operate from home on Thursday and Friday to reduce traffic and potential exposure for city employees.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Cancer care is more than survival
Addressing not just the medical but the broader aspects of cancer care can benefit patients, communities and economies.
Sat Feb 10 2024
Hanoi flights halted as city faces worsening air pollution
All flights to and from the international airport in Vietnam's capital Hanoi have been delayed or diverted to other cities on Friday.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Vehicle emissions are polluting Malaysia's cities
Despite some progress in improving air quality, Malaysia needs policies to combat new challenges including climbing transport emissions.
Sat Jan 13 2024
Dense fog disrupts flights and trains in New Delhi
New Delhi's air quality index stood at 376 on Tuesday morning, rated as "very poor", according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
Tue Dec 26 2023
Rare smog puts Sydney on par with New Delhi as bushfires rage
Air quality in Sydney plummeted to levels among the world's worst as smoke from bushfires in the north blanketed the harbour city.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Is harsher punishment effective in addressing river pollution?
Malaysia is still grappling with frequent water supply disruptions due to pollution, which has taken a toll on daily routines of consumers.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Media arus perdana perlu tingkat kualiti, bersaing dengan wartawan segera
Peningkatan kualiti mustahak bagi memastikan media arus perdana terus menjadi sumber rujukan utama rakyat melibatkan pelbagai isu semasa.
Tue May 07 2024
DSA : Simulator pesawat TUDM beri peluang pengunjung kendali pesawat pejuang
Simulator penerbangan FITs dibangunkan TUDM, memberi peluang kepada orang ramai merasai pengalaman mengendalikan pesawat pejuang.
Tue May 07 2024
Panggung Bangsawan Melaka platform perkasa seni, budaya tempatan - Ab Rauf
Panggung Bangsawan Melaka akan menjadi platform pemerkasaan industri seni dan budaya tempatan warisan kaum berbilang bangsa di negara ini.
Tue May 07 2024
Petani Kedah disaran tanam harumanis ekoran permintaan tinggi
Petani di Kedah disaran mengambil peluang mengusahakan tanaman mangga harumanis berikutan permintaan terhadap buah itu yang dinamakan sebagai Harumanis D'Aman sudah mula meraih perhatian.
Tue May 07 2024
Usaha gigih RIMAU untuk selamatkan harimau Malaya
Panthera Tigris Malayensis dilaporkan boleh ditemui di hutan Semenanjung Malaysia, terutamanya di Pahang, Perak, Terengganu dan Kelantan.
Tue May 07 2024
Polis geledah pejabat pemimpin Parlimen Eropah di Brussels
Pihak berkuasa Jerman melakukan penggeledahan di pejabat seorang ahli Parlimen Eropah di Brussels pada Selasa.
Tue May 07 2024
Kereta Safiq Rahim diserang dua lelaki bermotosikal
Selang dua hari selepas pemain Selangor FC Faisal Halim diserang, Safiq Rahim pula ditimpa malang apabila cermin keretanya dipecahkan menggunakan tukul besi.
Tue May 07 2024
Balu Navalny gesa rakyat Rusia tidak putus asa
Balu kepada pemimpin pembangkang Rusia Alexei Navalny, Yulia Navalnaya menggesa rakyat negara itu supaya tidak berputus asa memerangi rejim selepas pelantikan Vladimir Putin.
Tue May 07 2024
Perhimpunan Agung PBB mengundi Jumaat ini
Ia secara berkesan akan bertindak sebagai tinjauan global mengenai berapa banyak sokongan rakyat Palestin terhadap bidaan mereka, yang telah diveto dalam Majlis Keselamatan PBB bulan lalu oleh Amerika Syarikat.
Tue May 07 2024
Serangan di Rafah satu kesilapan, malapetaka kemanusiaan - PBB
Setiausaha Agung PBB Antonio Guterres pada Selasa memberi amaran kepada Israel bahawa serangan ke atas Rafah akan menjadi kesilapan strategik, bencana politik dan kemanusian.
Tue May 07 2024