Selangor begins reducing water storage in dams for MTL
Izham Hashim said the initiative, to be carried out until Sept 30, involved seven dams under LUAS's management.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Seven dams identified as high risk, could disrupt water supply to LRAs - SPAN
The seven dams are Pedu and Muda in Kedah; Durian Tunggal, Asahan and Jus in Melaka; Mengkuang in Penang and Linggui in Johor.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Selangor to release dam water to avoid overflow during monsoon
The initiative is to provide sufficient space at all dams to be prepared to receive a high level of rain density, Izham Hashim said.
Fri Oct 20 2023
Catastrophic Libya flood kills thousands, desperate relatives search for survivors
Swathes of the city obliterated by a torrent of water unleashed by powerful storm that swept down a usually dry riverbed, bursting dams.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Quarter of Libyan city wiped out by burst dam, 1,000 bodies recovered so far
Around a quarter of Libya's eastern city of Derna was wiped out by floods after dams burst in a storm.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Malaysia will not experience water supply crisis during El-Nino - SPAN
Based on the monitoring by SPAN on the current condition of 43 dams, almost all dams have water levels above 90 pct.
Fri Jun 02 2023
All dams in Selangor are at full capacity, able to sustain for four months
All seven dams in Selangor are at full capacity as of Wednesday.
Fri May 19 2023
Heat wave: Two main dams in Perak at maximum level
The two main dams are still at an adequate level even though the country is currently facing the phenomenon of hot weather.
Tue Apr 25 2023
China's Mekong dams turn Thai fishing villages into 'ghost towns'
Those who live by the Mekong collecting river weed for decades, but their harvest has fallen since China built nearly a dozen dams upstream.
Wed Mar 22 2023
TNB Research, Sedania to explore harnessing energy from Johor dam
TNB Research has partnered with Sedania Technologies to evaluate the potential of harnessing energy from excess water in dams and water reservoirs throughout Malaysia.
Sun Sep 25 2022
Sydney residents assess flood damage as wild weather eases
Major flooding could continue for several days with rivers and dams already at full capacity even before the latest storm.
Thu Jul 07 2022
The public advised to stay away from river areas near dams in Selangor
This followed an increase in the dam holding capacity and the possible water overflow and release from dams.
Thu Dec 23 2021
Groundwater storage system necessary to sustain paddy and rice production - MAFI
Azman Mahmood said the current irrigation system only depended on rainwater or existing dams.
Sun Nov 14 2021
While the West is dismantling hydroelectric dams, Malaysia is constructing two
No displacement of Orang Asli or environmental impact on flora and fauna & there would be power generation via the solar farm.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Water level at Selangor dams over 90 pct - MB
The water level at Selangor dams as of March 22 is over 90 per cent except at the Sungai Tinggi and Sungai Langat dams at 88.72 per cent and 87.96 per cent, respectively.
Tue Mar 30 2021
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024