New Delhi smog grows more intense as farm fires rage
The plan to make rain via cloud seeding to battle the smog has been pushed back due to unfavourable weather.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Cloud seeding when API remains above 150 for over 24 hours, says Minister
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the ministry has activated the National Haze Action Plan for actions to be taken by the relevant agencies.
Tue Oct 03 2023
MAFI collaborates with RMAF, MetMalaysia to conduct cloud seeding at Bukit Merah Dam
MAFI in collaboration with MetMalaysia and the RMAF carried out a cloud seeding operation at the Bukit Merah Dam, Semanggol, Perak today.
Sat Jun 18 2022
Cloud seeding over Bukit Merah catchment area as dam levels dip
The government will carry out cloud seeding operations in the catchment area of the Bukit Merah dam in what is hoped to be a solution to overcome dry conditions in the area.
Sat Jun 11 2022
Cloud seeding to be conducted over Bukit Merah Dam within a week - Exco
Cloud seeding will be conducted within the week over the Bukit Merah Dam area to increase the water level at the dam.
Fri Jun 03 2022
Cloud seeding operation brings rain in northern peninsula
Cloud seeding operation conducted yesterday which targeted the northern zone has brought rain over five dams in Kedah, Perlis and Penang.
Sun May 22 2016
Penang dams have water until June
Without the much-needed rainfall from cloud-seeding now, people in Perlis, Kedah and Penang might face a water shortage before the end of the Super El Nino season.
Sat Apr 16 2016
Cloud seeding planned for Perlis next week
The operation was scheduled for anytime between April 12 and 15 and depended on the weather particularly the presence of cumulonimbus clouds.
Sat Apr 09 2016
Perlis Govt requests for immediate cloud seeding
The Perlis government has requested for the federal government to immediately conduct cloud seeding in the state, as the water in the Timah Tasoh Dam reached critical level.
Thu Apr 07 2016
MetMalaysia, RMAF on standby for cloud seeding in Sabah
MetMalaysia and RMAF have been put on standby to do cloud seeding exercise following the haze situation in Sabah.
Mon Apr 04 2016
Government will consider cloud seeding to counter dry spell - Shahidan
The government is considering cloud seeding to counter the current hot and dry spell, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said.
Wed Mar 23 2016
Govt mull cloud seedings to combat drought in Tawau - Hajiji
Cloud seeding will be carried out in Tawau if all other efforts cannot overcome the water supply problem in the district due to drought
Sun Feb 28 2016
Indonesia sends three warships to help with haze: official
Three warships have arrived in Kalimantan bringing much needed medical staff, shelters, cooking stoves and protective masks.
Mon Oct 26 2015
Meteorological Dept denies using strong chemicals for cloud seeding
The Meteorological Department has denied using strong chemicals for cloud seeding, leading to rain which can have a negative effect on human skin.
Mon Oct 05 2015
Haze: Indonesia has sufficient resources, rejects Singapore's offer of assistance
Indonesia has clarified at a meeting between officials of both countries that it has sufficient resources of its own to tackle the haze.
Fri Oct 02 2015
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