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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024