Budget 2024: Over 30 high-priority flood mitigation projects to be implemented - PM
A total of 33 high-priority flood mitigation projects will be implemented next year with a cost of RM11.8 billion.
Fri Oct 13 2023
LPT1 landslip may have been caused by embarkment slope collapse at flood mitigation area - Nanta
ANIH Berhad closed the emergency and left lanes of the route and activated a contra route from KM116.5 to KM119.4.
Mon Sep 11 2023
RM82.5 million for Teluk Intan flood mitigation project, infrastructure upgrade - Nga
Nga Kor Ming said the allocation includes a six-kilometre flood mitigation project along Sungai Perak, scheduled to begin this year.
Fri May 05 2023
RM2 billion flood mitigation project issue raised to seek clarification - Rafizi
The issue surrounding the approval of flood mitigation projects through direct negotiations during the caretaker government period was raised to seek clarification.
Wed Jan 25 2023
No direct negotiations in long term flood mitigation plan until year 2100 - Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid said there will be no direct negotiations with any party in the implementation of the long-term flood mitigation plan until the year 2100.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Amirudin pays courtesy call on Prime Minister
State development, flood mitigation and road maintenance were some of the matters discussed by Amirudin Shari during his courtesy call on PM Anwar.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Flash floods in KL to be given special attention - Nga Kor Ming
The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has identified 25 flash flood 'hot spots' in the capital in an effort to overcome the problem.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Perak govt takes flood issues seriously - Exco member
The Perak state government takes flood issues seriously and has implemented several flood mitigation projects, the state legislative assembly sitting was told today.
Tue Dec 27 2022
RTB project: RM1.8 billion can be saved through selective tendering - PM Anwar
A selective tendering process will enable the government to save RM1.8 billion in the flood mitigation (RTB) project, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Rafizi ordered to file defence statement on suit filed by Tuan Ibrahim
Tuan Ibrahim filed the suit against Rafizi for allegedly defaming him on the approval of several projects, including flood mitigation.
Wed Dec 21 2022
Avoiding a repeat of Dec 2021's floods
One year since the December 2021 flash floods, a flood mitigation expert says the country must increase manpower and logistics operations to ensure the same mistake is not repeated.
Wed Dec 14 2022
Long-term solutions to flood problem needed urgently - DPM Ahmad Zahid
Long-term measures to resolve the flood problem, including holistic flood mitigation projects, should be implemented immediately, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Melaka govt asks PM to review decision on flood mitigation projects
The Melaka government has asked PM Anwar to review the decision to put on hold the flood mitigation (RTB) projects worth RM7 billion.
Thu Dec 08 2022
RM7 bln approved under flood mitigation project under review - PM Anwar
Anwar said the govt will not proceed with the allocation as approved, and will do a review to ensure transparency.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Tuan Ibrahim sues Rafizi for defamation over flood mitigation project
Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has filed a suit against Rafizi Ramli for allegedly defaming him regarding the approval of several projects, including on flood mitigation.
Fri Nov 18 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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