Water level at Sultan Abu Bakar Dam back to normal - Police
Cameron Highlands police chief, DSP Wan Zahari Wan Busu said the water level has stabilised after the heavy intermittent rain stopped last night.
Sun Nov 09 2014
Landslide victims's wife says husband's fears came true
The wife of a landslide victim in Bertam Valley here feels the fears of her husband, Hanipan Saroni, about the heavy rains on Nov 5 came true when he was buried alive.
Sun Nov 09 2014
SPM candidate makes do at flood relief centre in Bertam Valley
Despite the noise and chaos in a flood relief centre, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Ringlet student Nora Nadia Asmadi, 17, is determined to continue preparing for her Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia exam.
Sat Nov 08 2014
Sungai Bertam to be deepened next month - Palanivel
Improvement works including deepening and repairing the banks of Sungai Bertam will begin next month, said Natural Resource and Environment Minister Datuk Seri G Palanivel.
Sat Nov 08 2014
Bertam Valley mud floods
The search and rescue operations today will be focused at the Bertam Valley, the area worst hit in Cameron Highlands.
Sat Nov 08 2014
Mud flood: Victims discouraged to return home due to weather uncertainties
Flood victims in Bertam Valley, Cameron Highlands are not allowed to return home yet following uncertain weather in the highlands and the high water level at the Sultan Abu Bakar Dam.
Sat Nov 08 2014
Mud Floods: Two more bodies recovered, death toll rises to five
Two more victims were unearthed on Friday, raising the number of fatalities due to the Bertam Valley disaster to five.
Fri Nov 07 2014
Location of the landslide where victims were buried dangerous
The search mission was difficult and dangerous because the gradient of the slopes in the operations area was between 70 and 80 degrees.
Fri Nov 07 2014
Mud floods: TNB forced to release water in stages
TNB was forced to release water in stages as the water level in the Sultan Abu Bakar dam in Cameron Highlands rose sharply and reached a critical level within a short time.
Fri Nov 07 2014
RM40 million needed to upgrade Bertam River - Palanivel
The allocation is needed to deepen the river and to develop infrastructure including cleaning the nearby settlement areas and tree-planting.
Thu Nov 06 2014
Mud flood: Last year's tragedy helps make action plan more structured
Lessons from last year's Bertam Valley mud floods tragedy have stimulated the rescue team to implement a more structured action plan.
Thu Nov 06 2014
PM extends condolences to mud flood victims
Datuk Seri Najib called on all parties concerned to be more careful and alert of any eventuality due to the current rainy season.
Thu Nov 06 2014
Cameron Highlands still safe to visit - Homestay operator
Homestay operators from Tanah Rata and Brinchang hope visitors will not cancel their reservations following the mud floods at Bertam Valley.
Thu Nov 06 2014
23 SPM candidates affected by Bertam Valley disaster
The candidates found it difficult to sit for the SPM examination as their homes were affected by the disaster.
Thu Nov 06 2014
Three people confirmed killed, number of fatalities expected to rise in Bertam Valley
The search and rescue operations today will be focused at the Bertam Valley, the area worst hit in Cameron Highlands.
Thu Nov 06 2014
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024