Vietnam's Typhoon Yagi death toll passes 250, scores still missing
More than 820 people have been injured and 82 are still missing, according to the state disaster management agency.
Mon Sep 16 2024
Death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi rises to 58
Most of the victims were killed in landslides and flash floods, with nearly 750 people injured, the disaster management agency said.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Bangladesh floods maroon nearly three million people, kill two
Roads were severed, isolating communities and hampering relief efforts, according to disaster management and relief officials.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Indonesia sees rising trend in disasters - BNPB
Indonesia has observed a rising trend in disasters this year averaging 20 incidents daily, according to the National Disaster Management Agency.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Terengganu fully recovers from floods - NADMA
Terengganu has fully recovered from floods after 463 evacuees hosed at two temporary relief centres in Dungun were allowed to return home, said the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA).
Thu Feb 01 2024
Activate state, district Disaster Management Committees in Pahang, Johor - NADMA
The National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) wants the state and district disaster management committees in Pahang and Johor to be activated.
Wed Dec 27 2023
Over 5,000 evacuees at 38 relief centres in Terengganu, Kelantan, Perak
According to the Terengganu State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat, Kuala Nerus was the worst-hit district.
Wed Nov 22 2023
NGDC: Govt to suffer RM17 billion loss if mitigation measures not taken
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the establishment of National Geological Disaster Centre will enable efficient and effective disaster management.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Floods: 44,286 victims still at relief centres at 5pm
The number of flood victims in three states has dropped slightly to 44,286 people at 263 temporary relief centres (PPS) as at 5pm, today.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Central Disaster Management Committee seeks comprehensive solution
The Central Disaster Management Committee has coordinated with the relevant ministries and agencies to find a comprehensive solution to the problems caused by the Northeast Monsoon (MTL).
Thu Jan 05 2023
Batang Kali landslide: Govt to focus on post-disaster management
As the SAR operation for the Batang Kali landslide victims has officially ended, the government will now focus on post-disaster management activities.
Sun Dec 25 2022
All disaster management committees primed for action - DPM Ahmad Zahid
All Disaster Management Committees at the central, state and district levels are ready to be activated at a level of preparedness that can be upgraded to deal with the current floods.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Batang Kali landslide: Six bodies identified
Nadma said their identities were confirmed by next of kin through an identification process or the 'finger printing' test.
Sat Dec 17 2022
Batang Kali landslide: Death toll at Malaysia campsite rises to 23, 10 still missing
Of the 94 people caught in the slide, 61 were safe and 10 still missing, according to JBPM.
Sat Dec 17 2022
Government to take proactive steps in flood management - DPM
The government will take proactive steps in flood disaster management including activating temporary relief centres (PPS) earlier, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Tue Dec 13 2022
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