Storm damages 21 houses in Baling
According to Baling district Civil Defence Force, no casualties were reported.
Thu Apr 25 2024
More than 100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding inferno
The fire ripped through a large events hall after fireworks were lit during the celebration, local civil defence said.
Wed Sep 27 2023
Kedah APM identifies 38 locations at risk of water surge
Kedah Civil Defence Force has identified recreational areas and rivers in 10 districts at risk of water surge and mud flood incidents.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Syrian woman rescued quake victims, won over those who told her to stay home
Salam Mahmoud is one of around 300 women in the Syria Civil Defence, a rescue service of more than 3,000 people which operates in Syria.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Govt won't forget good deeds, contributions of Malaysian rescuers in Turkiye - PM Anwar
Anwar expressed his appreciation at the launch of the Civil Defence Month celebration and a special luncheon with the SAR team.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Stroke-stricken elderly couple among flood victims rescued in Jertih
A stroke-stricken elderly couple were among residents rescued by the Besut District Civil Defence Force (CDF) in Kampung Baroh Masin, Hulu Besut.
Sun Dec 18 2022
Batang Kali landslide: First responder shares first-hand account of ongoing SAR operations
That number was what struck 17-year veteran of the Hulu Selangor district Civil Defence Force (CDF) the hardest.
Sun Dec 18 2022
Floods: Two PPS opened in Teluk Intan, 160 victims evacuated
A Civil Defence Force spokesman said among the affected areas are Kampung Batu 7, Batu 8 and Batu 9 in Changkat Jong.
Mon Nov 14 2022
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
Civil defence personnel fined RM28,000 for accepting bribes
An APM personnel was fined RM28,000 or nine months jail in default for accepting bribes from an office equipment supplier last year.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Baling floods: Police, Fire Dept and APM monitoring developments
Police, firemen and members of the Civil Defence Force (APM) are monitoring developments in the areas at risk in Baling, especially at Lata Celak where the water surge occurred on July 4.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Ampang landslide: APM officer, FB account owner to record statement tomorrow - Police
Police will call up a Civil Defence Force (APM) officer and the owner of a Facebook account over the issues related to the landslide incident site at Taman Bukit Permai 2, Ampang on Thursday.
Mon Mar 14 2022
Monsoonal surge: Sandakan, Kinabatangan APM increase monitoring, preparedness
The Civil Defence Force (APM) has increased its monitoring activities and preparedness in flood-prone areas, namely Gum-Gum in Sandakan and Lamag in Kinabatangan, in light of the monsoonal surge.
Tue Dec 28 2021
FAMA sets up CDERT to assist in future disasters
The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) has set up a Civil Defence Emergency Response Team (CDERT) today to increase staff awareness and readiness for disasters.
Sun Dec 05 2021
Floods :49 evacuees remain at sole relief centre in Sarawak
According to JPBN, the victims are from 18 families who had been evacuated since last Sunday after several areas were hit by floods.
Tue Feb 02 2021
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024