More people evacuated due to floods in Sarawak
The number of victims evacuated to relief centres due to floods in Sarawak has increased to 38 people.
Tue Oct 11 2022
Flood: Schools, public facilities gazetted as PPS - Mohd Zuki
Over 2,000 schools and public facilities, like community halls and multi-purpose halls, have been gazetted as PPS should the country be hit by floods.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Boy drowns after falling into irrigation ditch
A boy was found drowned after he was believed to have fallen into an irrigation ditch while fishing with his friend near the Chengal Lempong community hall, Kuantan, today.
Sun Jun 26 2022
Tent acts as one-stop centre for 71 flood victims in Kampung Chodan, Segamat
The tent was built after the community hall that was supposed to be used as a relief centre was inundated after the river banks burst.
Fri Jan 07 2022
Number of flood evacuees in Rantau rises
Following the unpredictable weather conditions, the decision as to whether to allow the evacuees to return home could only be made today.
Thu Nov 05 2020
62 flood victims in Melaka as of 4pm
Flood victims in Melaka has declined to 62 as of 4 pm from 74 people at noon after 12 people from two families were allowed to return to their homes.
Sun Aug 20 2017
Floods wash away bridge, force evacuation of 37 in Sabah
He said 37 people were evacuated from several villages in Kota Belud, and they were being accommodated at the Tun Said community hall.
Tue Aug 15 2017
Number of Melaka flood evacuees rises to 534
The two new centres, namely Surau Bukit Baru and Kampung Seri Jeram Community Hall, Alor Gajah sheltered 13 people from two families and 15 people from three families, respectively.
Sat Aug 12 2017
Vaccination campaign at four locations in Serian this weekend
The vaccination campaign to be held at Babuk Gawing Hall, Serian Community Hall, Serian Veterinary Office and Serian District Council would run from 10am to 4pm.
Fri Jul 14 2017
All 16 Tanjong Datu by-election polling centres closed
Three more polling centres for the Tanjong Datu state by-election closed at 5 pm, concluding the voting process at all the 16 polling centres.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Tanjong Datu early voting centres open at 8am
Two early voting centres for the Tanjong Datu state by-election, comprising Lundu Community Hall in Kampung Sungai Lundu and Sempadi Camp ULS Hall opened at 8 am today.
Sun Feb 12 2017
All Sabah flood evacuees return home
All the 42 people at the flood relief centre at the Kampung Binsulung community hall in the Paitan sub-district have returned to their homes, enabling the centre to close.
Fri Jan 27 2017
Relief centres in Ranau and Marakau closed
The mud flood relief centres at the community halls in Ranau and Marakau closed this morning, and all 537 victims from 123 families placed in the two centres were allowed to return to their homes.
Fri Jun 19 2015
Creating the ideal Dewan Malaysia
Astro AWANI asked several creative individuals to design an ideal Malaysian community hall that brings people together.
Thu Sep 18 2014
Flash flood forces evacuation of over 600 in Balik Pulau
Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahya said the affected families were placed at community halls and mosques.
Sun Oct 13 2013
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024