Floods: Public urged to take electrical, gas safety precautions
Flood disasters pose various risks, including fallen electrical poles, broken power lines, and damage to electrical and gas equipment.
Wed Oct 16 2024
PM Anwar joins solat hajat for flood victims, Malaysia's wellbeing
PM Anwar today joined about a thousand congregants to perform solat hajat for the people and the country's wellbeing and protection from flood disaster.
Fri Dec 23 2022
Government to take proactive steps in flood management - DPM
The government will take proactive steps in flood disaster management including activating temporary relief centres (PPS) earlier, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Mindef ready to mobilise assets if floods hit during GE15 - Hishammuddin
Mindef is always prepared to mobilise assets should a flood disaster hit at the same time as the upcoming GE15, its senior minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said.
Sun Oct 16 2022
96 PPS ready for floods in KL, Putrajaya - Rina
96 PPS which can accommodate more than 22,000 flood victims around the federal capital and Putrajaya are ready to be activated in preparation for flood disasters.
Wed Sep 28 2022
KKR prepared for possibility of major floods - Fadillah
KKR is well-prepared for a flood disaster following the warning notification by MetMalaysia that major floods are expected to hit several states in November.
Sun Sep 11 2022
PM visits flood disaster site in Baling
The debris floods, caused by continuous heavy rain for three hours, claimed three lives and left 15 families homeless.
Thu Sep 01 2022
N.Sembilan govt needs action committee to address climate change
A Negeri Sembilan assemblyman today suggested that the state government form an action committee to address climate change, especially to combat unexpected flood disasters in the future.
Tue Apr 19 2022
Aid distribution to informal, micro entrepreneurs to be completed before raya - Noh
The government will complete the distribution of BBKM before Hari Raya to about 16,000 informal and micro-entrepreneurs across the country who have been affected by the flood disaster.
Tue Apr 19 2022
KASA implements flood disaster risk assessment based on climate change projections
The Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) has implemented flood disaster risk assessment based on climate change projections made through flood hazard map and flood risk map initiatives.
Thu Mar 10 2022
Bernama acquires new asset to improve news coverage, relief mission
Bernama has acquired a boat to increase its preparedness in its coverage and handling of relief missions, especially during flood disasters.
Sun Jan 30 2022
MPs propose various ideas on tackling flood disasters
Government and Opposition MPs took the opportunity to propose various flood mitigation ideas at the Special Meeting of the Dewan Rakyat today.
Thu Jan 20 2022
Floods reduce economic sector production by RM4 bln-RM8 bln - MoF
MoF said the flood disaster that hit the country in December last year has caused an estimated RM4 billion-RM8 billion reduction in the economic sector's production value.
Thu Jan 20 2022
Floods: Police to have five boats at disposal for every IPD - Bukit Aman
PDRM is planning to have five boats at their disposal for each of the 157 district police headquarters (IPD) nationwide as an immediate response to flood disaster.
Wed Jan 05 2022
Floods: Death toll at 47, five still missing - IGP
Police have confirmed that the death toll due to the flood disaster in the country is at 47 people thus far and that five are still missing.
Sun Dec 26 2021
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