NRES to enhance flood warning sirens ahead of Northeast Monsoon 2024/2025
JPS has now increased the volume of sirens and distinguished them from police and fire sirens by adding a voice message.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Sistem i-Lesen cuts approval for six licenses to 24 hours
Nga Kor Ming the time period taken by JPSPN to approve a licence application is 24 hours after payment is made via Sistem i-Lesen.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Floods expected to hit Sungai Melikai, Mersing tomorrow - JPS
The warning is issued to enable residents, especially in areas that are expected to be hit by floods, to be alert.
Tue Dec 20 2022
Three monitoring stations in three states record above danger level readings
Three JPS river monitoring stations in Pahang, Johor and Kelantan have recorded water level readings above the danger mark as of 10 am Sunday.
Sun Dec 11 2022
Preparedness notice issued for possible floods in east coast - JPS
JPS said this was based on simulation results of the department's flood forecasting model following the continuous (severe) rain warning.
Fri Nov 11 2022
JPS developing flood forecast, warning system covering 74 river basins
JPS is developing a National Flood Forecasting and Warning Programme (PRAB) in 74 river basins nationwide with all three phases of the project expected to be completed by 2030.
Tue Oct 18 2022
JPSM to enforce new condition of mountain guides for climbing activities
Mohd Ridza Awang said the use of mountain guides is required, especially during climbing activities in risky HSK areas.
Wed Aug 10 2022
No active logging activity in Gunung Inas Forest Reserve area - Takiyuddin
The forest development was carried out for reforestation purpose and so far, more than 5,000 trees had been planted in the 52-hectare area.
Tue Jul 05 2022
34,275 mln trees planted under Greening Malaysia campaign - Takiyuddin
Takiyuddin said the target was to achieve 100 million trees by 2025 through the 'Greening Malaysia' campaign.
Tue Jun 14 2022
Flood situation improves in Terengganu, number of evacuees continues to drop in Kelantan
The Drainage and Irrigation Department (JPS) website reported that all major rivers in Kelantan were now at normal level.
Sat Mar 05 2022
Flood situation worsens in Kelantan, Terengganu
The number of flood victims in Terengganu and Kelantan has continued to rise, with 19,626 evacuees at relief centres in the two states.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Dangerous conditions around rivers in 5 states
JPS is on high alert as rivers in Pahang, Selangor, Johor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka have crossed the danger level and is advising local communities to instructions from the authorities.
Tue Jan 04 2022
Get permit first to enter permanent forest reserves
Individuals intending to carry out activities, like climbing or motorcycle riding, in the permanent forest reserves are required to obtain a permit from their respective District Forest Office.
Sat Oct 09 2021
Containers from US carry clean plastic waste - Tuan Ibrahim
Two containers that arrived at Port Klang on March 27 from the United States carried a clean polyethylene commercial plastic waste.
Wed Mar 31 2021
100 Million Tree Planting Campaign covers area of up to 80,000 hectares
Mohd Ridza Awang said the trees will also be planted along the coastline, swamp and peat soil areas.
Sat Jan 09 2021
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024