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Death toll in Spain's floods rises to 158, among Europe's worst storm disasters

Death toll in Spain's floods rises to 158, among Europe's worst storm disasters

The tragedy is Spain's worst flood-related disaster in modern history, and meteorologists say.
Fri Nov 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] The reality of earthquakes in Malaysia: A threat we can’t ignore

[COLUMNIST] The reality of earthquakes in Malaysia: A threat we can’t ignore

The government needs to prepare the public to deal with such disasters in any way possible.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Floods: Public urged to take electrical, gas safety precautions

Floods: Public urged to take electrical, gas safety precautions

Flood disasters pose various risks, including fallen electrical poles, broken power lines, and damage to electrical and gas equipment.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Japan ends megaquake advisory on Nankai Trough disasters

Japan ends megaquake advisory on Nankai Trough disasters

Citizens can now return to normal life as no abnormalities were observed in the seismic activity of the Nankai Trough.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Indonesia sees rising trend in disasters - BNPB

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
[COLUMNIST] The world demands a reformed United Nations now - Rais

[COLUMNIST] The world demands a reformed United Nations now - Rais

Without these immediate reforms, the world will be careening to more and more disasters.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Resilient Taiwan responded fast to earthquake after years honing skills

Resilient Taiwan responded fast to earthquake after years honing skills

Taiwanese cities and counties have rescuers on stand-by 24 hours a day, ready to respond almost at a moment's notice to disasters.
Thu Apr 04 2024
10,000 orang asli in seven settlements in Gua Musang cut off by landslide, floods

10,000 orang asli in seven settlements in Gua Musang cut off by landslide, floods

Multiple disasters hit The Kuala Betis-Gua Musang road including landslides, a collapsed bridge and floods due to continuous rain.
Tue Dec 26 2023
Climate takes center stage at UN as global temperatures hit record

Climate takes center stage at UN as global temperatures hit record

The focus will be on climate change in a year marked by a record number of billion-dollar disasters, including eight severe floods.
Tue Sep 19 2023
MOH to set up National Institute of Pre-Hospital Treatment and Disaster Medicine

MOH to set up National Institute of Pre-Hospital Treatment and Disaster Medicine

Dr Zaliha Mustafa said this is to ensure the delivery of the best services to people, especially during times of calamities or disasters.
Wed Aug 23 2023
How climate change is killing languages

How climate change is killing languages

Forced migration is a major cause of language extinction.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Can we afford to lose any more languages?

Can we afford to lose any more languages?

The very regions richest in languages are the ones most at risk of climate-induced language loss.
Sat Aug 19 2023
History repeats itself: The Titan submersible implosion mirrors past disasters

History repeats itself: The Titan submersible implosion mirrors past disasters

The Titan disaster is reminiscent of a historic naval tragedy - the very same one the sub was heading towards during its ill-fated dive.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Indian police retain carrier pigeons as backstop against disasters

Indian police retain carrier pigeons as backstop against disasters

The pigeons usually carry messages written on lightweight onion paper, inserted into a capsule and then tied to a leg.
Sun Jun 25 2023
World not adequately prepared for disasters, report says

World not adequately prepared for disasters, report says

Since 1990, more than 10,700 disasters have affected over six billion people worldwide, according to data from the United Nations.
Sat Mar 04 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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