
113 villages in four districts in Kelantan expected to be hit by floods from Wednesday to Saturday
The Department of Irrigation and Drainage says the affected villages are in low-lying areas within 5 kilometres of Sungai Kelantan.
Tue Dec 17 2024

433 flood evacuees remain sheltered in nine PPS across four states
According to the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, the water level of Sungai Rui in Hulu Perak remains at the warning level.
Fri Dec 13 2024

Floods: 2,626 evacuated in three states as at noon - Nadma
The Department of Irrigation and Drainage found that several rivers are still at dangerous levels.
Thu Jan 25 2024

Floods: Number of flood evacuees in Sabah rises; drop in Pahang, Johor as at noon
The Department of Irrigation and Drainage found several rivers in Johor, Pahang, Perlis and Terengganu are at a dangerous level as at noon.
Mon Jan 15 2024

Public advised to stay vigilant during monsoon transition phase
The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has advised the public, especially residents in low-lying areas and near rivers to stay vigilant and be prepared for the monsoon transition phase.
Sun Mar 13 2022

Flash floods: Flood control infrastructure mobilised - Environment Ministry
All flood control system infrastructure under the Kuala Lumpur Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) have been mobilised after flash floods hit several areas of Kuala Lumpur this afternoon.
Mon Mar 07 2022

Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience
George Town is prone to various natural hazards namely floods, landslides, coastal erosion, typhoon, as well as technological and industrial hazards.
Tue Jul 07 2020

Wan Junaidi urges all quarters to follow DID's flood advice
Floods particularly in major cities worsened because of the poor irrigation and drainage systems planning.
Thu Sep 21 2017

Parts of AKLEH closed in stages from Sept 22 to Nov 15
Several parts of AKLEH here will be closed from Sept 22 to Nov 15 for the Sungai Bunus Flood Mitigation Plan project by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage(DID).
Tue Sep 19 2017

MACC arrests three men for allegedly submitting false claim of RM400,000
They were picked up by the MACC team at around 10 am for allegedly submitted a false claim for the utility works to the State Department of Irrigation and Drainage without the works being carried out.
Tue Nov 01 2016

Pump replacement to resolve flash floods in Kampung Baru
Datuk Dr James Dawos Mamit said the measure to be taken by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage is seen as the only solution as Kampung Baru is situated lower than the Sungai Klang river bank.
Tue Jul 09 2013

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025