'Plantdemic' hits Philippines as demand for greenery grows

MANILA, Nov 9 (AFP): A gardening craze dubbed "plantdemic" has spread across the Philippines after coronavirus restrictions fuelled demand for greenery, sending plant prices soaring and sparking a rise in poaching from public parks and protected forests.

‘EFT incentive will help protect forests’

ALOR SETAR: The RM70mil Ecological Fiscal Transfer (EFT) incen­­­tive for state governments announced in Budget 2021 means states will be able to strengthen efforts to ensure the sustainability of forest resources.

Budget 2021: Comment on measures affecting consumers and the environment

China boosts protection plan for endangered snow leopards

XINING: The snow leopard, an acutely endangered species that roams rugged terrain in high mountain ranges, is benefiting from a golden age of protection in China.

Six nabbed for poaching and having firearms

JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested six men for involvement in poaching activities and possessing homemade weapons during a series of operations in Pontian, Kulai and Kluang.

Six arrested for poaching and possession of homemade weapons in Johor

JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested six men for involvement in poaching activities and possession of homemade weapons during a series of operations in Pontian, Kulai and Kluang.

Apple supplier Luxshare unnerves Foxconn as US-China feud speeds supply chain shift

Apple's top iPhone assembler, Taiwan-based Foxconn, has set up a task force to fend off the growing clout of Chinese electronics manufacturer Luxshare.

Rashford can be world class if he improves his poaching - Ferdinand

(Reuters) - Manchester United's Marcus Rashford can become a "world class" forward if he sharpens his poacher's instincts in front of goal, former defender Rio Ferdinand has said.

Endangered tiger found alive in wire trap in Indonesia's Aceh

JAKARTA, Oct 20 (Xinhua): A critically endangered Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) has been found alive in a wire trap in Gayo Lues district's forest in the Indonesian province of Aceh, authorities said on Monday night (Oct 19).

'Get rid of the poachers before releasing tigers into the wild'

While Malaysians overwhelmingly agree that breeding the Malayan tiger in captivity and rewilding them is a good idea, many are concerned about poaching.