33 flood evacuees still at PPS in Sarawak
The Malaysian Civil Defence Force, in a statement, said the evacuees are at two PPS, both in the Subis district in Miri.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Oil spill: Clean-up works at Pantai Cermin to stop as beach recovers
The operation to clean up the oil spill at Pantai Cermin here will end today as the situation has recovered.
Tue Oct 20 2020
Administrative EMCO: RM1 million food aid allocation for Kota Setar residents - Kedah MB
Deliveries will be managed by staff of Social Welfare Department (JKM), Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) and People's Volunteer Corps (RELA).
Tue Sep 15 2020
9,000 APM personnel deployed since implementation of MCO
A total of 9,000 permanent personnel and volunteers of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) have been assigned since the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Tue Jul 21 2020
APM needs sufficient assets to cope with disasters - Redzuan
The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) needs sufficient assets to cope with any possible disaster.
Sat Jul 11 2020
Negeri Sembilan APM catches 1,039 snakes in Jan-April
Major Mohd Rohaidi Halim said among the snakes frequently caught were pythons, king cobras, copperhead racers and oriental whip snakes.
Mon Jul 03 2017
More flood victims evacuated in Temerloh
The number of flood victims in Temerloh as at 9am today increased to 116 people from 96 people last night.
Wed May 10 2017
Boy drowns at Tanjung Bidara beach
A boy's desire to celebrate Family Day at Kampung Balik Batu, Tanjung Bidara, Alor Gajah, ended in tragedy when he drowned at noon Sunday.
Sun Apr 02 2017
Floods: Temporary relief centre in Rompin closed
The flood situation in Rompin is improving when one of the two temporary evacuation centres was closed at 10am today, said the Pahang Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM).
Sat Mar 04 2017
Nine schools closed in Sarawak today due to floods
A spokesman at the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee Secretariat, Major Ismail Mahedin, from the Malaysian Civil Defence Force, said five of the schools were in Bintulu and four in Miri.
Wed Jan 25 2017
Terengganu flood: 1,432 victims as at 9am
Malaysian Civil Defence Force state director, Lieutenant Col Che Adam A Rahman said 35 evacuation centres were opened in two districts, Besut and Setiu.
Sat Jan 21 2017
MCDF to help ministry to monitor prices and smuggling of goods
MCDF Acting Chief Commissioner Datuk Selamat Dahalan says the willingness was based on the strength of the MCDF manpower which had reached 1.2 million.
Sat Dec 17 2016
Police probe suspected abuse in snake-filled pond incident
IGP Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar opines there is elements of abuse as one cannot train pupils with snakes like they are commandos.
Fri Oct 21 2016
Using snakes in training module for students is extreme - Perak Exco
A state leader has chastised organisers of a leadership programme for their training method which he said may have traumatised the participants.
Wed Oct 19 2016
Education Ministry probing school's 'snake training' boot camp
The Education Ministry regrets the incident where schoolchildren were made to wade through a muddy pool that had a snake in it.
Tue Oct 18 2016
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