Disaster relief assets deployed to flood-affected areas in Sarawak - Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that, so far, more than 50 relief centres have been activated to house flood victims in the state.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Sarawak floods: Number of victims almost doubles to 5,385
Based on the latest report from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee Secretariat, Bintulu has the highest number of flood victims.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Slight rise in Sarawak flood evacuees, Johor and Perak stable
Sarawak reports an increase in the number of evacuees to 43 people from 22 families.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Sarawak floods: Number of evacuees rises to 1,070
Serian district remains the worst affected, with 785 evacuees from 255 families recorded so far.
Sat Feb 06 2021
1,523 still at seven Serian flood relief centres
However, with fine weather forecast for today, more victims are expected to return to their respective homes.
Thu Feb 25 2016
Sarawak floods: Two more evacuation centres closed
Another two flood evacuation centres were closed this afternoon, one each in Samarahan and Serian districts.
Wed Feb 24 2016
Body of Sarawak flood victim found
The body of a man who became the first flood victim in Sarawak was found at 8.16 pm on Monday.
Tue Feb 23 2016
Sarawak flood: Crocodile claims its first victim
Massive floods in Sarawak has not only lead to property damages, but also other dangers such as wild animal attacks -- this time, a crocodile.
Wed Feb 10 2016
Flood waters in Sarawak receding, number of victims drops to 206
As at noon today, the evacuation centre at the Ranting Desa Wira PBB Operations Centre which sheltered 40 flood victims has been closed.
Sat Jan 02 2016
245 flood victims in Sarawak this morning
A total of 245 flood victims from 52 families were sheltered at six evacuation centres in the Kuching and Samarahan Divisions as at 8am today.
Sat Jan 02 2016
975 flood evacuees in Sarawak as of noon
More people were evacuated in flood-hit Sarawak, raising the number of evacuees to 975 as of noon from 523 in the morning.
Fri Jan 01 2016
523 flood evacuees in Kuching, Samarahan relief centres this morning
A total of 523 people from 159 families ushered in the new year today at seven flood relief centres in the Kuching and Samarahan divisions.
Fri Jan 01 2016
Sarawak flood victims to receive monetary aid
Victims who lost their homes or had their transportation and crops damaged should immediately register with their local community leaders.
Sat Feb 07 2015
Sarawak floods improving, Sematan relief centre closed
All evacuees at the Balai Raya Kampung Paon relief centre have been allowed to return to their respective homes Friday.
Fri Feb 06 2015
Sarawak floods improving, only 213 evacuees left
The flood situation in the state has improved much with only 213 evacuees from 51 families still housed at three relief centres.
Wed Feb 04 2015
US looking into whether DeepSeek used restricted AI chips, source says
Current restrictions on Nvidia artificial intelligence processors are meant to stop its most sophisticated chips from reaching China.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Number of evacuees continues to rise in flood-hit Sabah, Sarawak
In Sarawak, the number of evacuees rose to 9,398 from 2,725 families this morning.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Investigators find black boxes after deadly Washington plane crash, continue search for answers
Investigators recovered the so-called black boxes from the American Airlines Bombardier jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Malaysia among nine nations to meet in The Hague over alleged Israeli law violations
Nations expected to plan "coordinated legal, economic, and diplomatic actions" to hold Israel accountable for violating international law.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Near-misses at Washington airport worried pilots well before fatal crash
In the moments before the crash, an air traffic controller can be heard on recordings asking the Army helicopter to pass behind the jet.
Fri Jan 31 2025
No clear reason yet for Washington air disaster that killed 67, officials say
NTSB has begun collecting wreckage, including portions of the helicopter, and is storing it at a hangar at Reagan National.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Where do the legal cases against Trump's executive orders stand?
Here is a look at the cases and where they stand.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Moments before deadly stampede at India's Maha Kumbh, devotees pleaded to open more routes
Police say the path leading to main bathing area is only 50 metres wide and barricaded on either side to avoid people spilling over.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Risk of violence escalates in Myanmar's civil war as junta flags elections
Myanmar's embattled ruling generals are making their most concerted effort to gain legitimacy - by pushing to hold another election.
Fri Jan 31 2025
UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk
The annual appeal is for funds beyond the allocated UN funds from member states' fees, which make up just a fraction of the office's needs.
Fri Jan 31 2025