DOE steps up enforcement against open burning
The DOE will step up activities to prevent open burning and enforcement action against factories and motor vehicles to combat air pollution during the current hot and dry spell.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Water levels at dams nationwide still sufficient - Tuan Ibrahim
Tuan Ibrahim said despite the country is facing a hot and dry spell, the water levels at all the dams are sufficient.
Sun Mar 14 2021
Parliament to focus on preparations for dry spell, financial fraud
Abdul Azeez also wants to know, among others, the methods and effective measures implemented by the Home Ministry to address the issue.
Mon Aug 17 2020
Drought in Kedah expected to end soon - Badrul Hisham
The drought experienced was not as bad as last year because a dry spell was recorded for two months.
Sun Mar 12 2017
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
National committee to tackle El Nino must be reactivated
To monitor and make an early preparation to face El Nino which is taking place in the country, the National Committee To Tackle El Nino must be reactivated.
Thu Jan 14 2016
Heat wave: The do's and don'ts during dry spell
Heat wave: All you need to know
Thu Jan 14 2016
El Nino: Penangites urged to reduce water consumption
The Penang Water Supply Corporation Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) today urged Penangites to reduce water consumption following the dry spell brought about by the El Nino phenomenon.
Wed Jan 13 2016
Heavy rains flood India and Pakistan after dry spell
Heavy rains flood India and Pakistan after dry spell
Mon Jul 27 2015
Heat wave: SPAN advices state governments to closely monitor water levels at dams
SPAN advised state governments to closely monitor the water level at dams and rivers in view of the dry spell expected to last up to March.
Thu Feb 26 2015
Demand for electricity on May 28 highest in country's history - TNB
Usage of electricity on May 28 registered the highest in the country's history due to the current hot weather and dry spell said Tenaga Nasional Berhad.
Tue Jun 24 2014
Only high intensity rainfall can stop water rationing
The rainfall over some parts of the Klang Valley was not sufficent enough to replenish several dams.
Wed Apr 16 2014
Penang considers water rationing
Penang said it is now considering carrying out water rationing following a nationwide dry spell that affected even the wettest place in the country, Taiping.
Sun Mar 30 2014
Water at Sembrong Dam in Batu Pahat drops to lowest levels
In the past 24 hours alone, the water levels receded as much as 0.04 brought on by the prolonged dry spell nationwide.
Mon Feb 24 2014
Kedah, Melaka not severely affected by dry spell
Kedah still has enough water supply at all its three dams for public consumption and padi irrigation for at least another 10 months.
Thu Feb 20 2014
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