
Govt would require RM392 billion to implement RTB projects nationwide - DPM Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof says for post-flood coordination, it will also cover cleaning assistance and post-disaster aid for victims.
Thu Dec 05 2024

Govt mulling high embankments along coastline to address flood woes - PM
PM says the study by JICA could be pursued once the nationwide Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) projects have been completed.
Tue Dec 03 2024

No projects under youth housing schemes announced by previous govt implemented - Akmal Nasir
When there is a change in govt, the new administration will review the proposed initiative and study the cause of its failure.
Tue May 23 2023

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

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

Authorities urged to expedite completion of Sungai Belat flood mitigation project
The RM100 million project which started in Jan 2018 and should have been completed last year, is expected to be ready Nov.
Mon Nov 14 2022

Long, short term measures implemented to reduce risks of floods
Long-term measures carried out through the implementation of the Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) will continue to reduce the risk of flooding in the country.
Wed Oct 05 2022

Kelantan gets RM1.3 billion for four flood mitigation projects - Mohd Amar
The federal government's allocation of RM1.3 billion to Kelantan for four flood mitigation projects will be able to prevent damage and reduce the effects of flooding.
Thu Nov 04 2021

Seven projects, worth RM259.5 million, to address flood problems in Penang
All the projects are now in various stages of implementation and are expected to be ready in five years, Mansor said.
Sat Sep 18 2021

Overwhelming demand for Terengganu 'nira kelapa'
Every Ramadan the demand for 'nira kelapa' was almost five times higher than any other month.
Wed Apr 14 2021

Tender for Sungai Pinang RTB expected by early 2022 latest Jagdeep
The concept design for the Sungai Pinang RTB was approved last November and the detailed design is currently underway.
Sat Mar 06 2021

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

Najib announces 'duit raya' of RM106.81 mln for 33,864 smallholders
Of the amount, RM38.16 million is allocated to 16,080 participants of the Cluster New Planting Scheme (RTBB), while RM68.64 million for 17.784 participants of the Commercial Replanting Scheme (TSK).
Sat Jun 03 2017

Beware of scam tactics using AI
The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul
They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan
Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025