Number of flood victims in Kedah falls, situation stays in Perak this morning
The number of flood victims in Kedah and Perak recorded a total of 6,833 people in 34 temporary evacuation centres (PPS) as of 8 AM.
Tue Sep 24 2024
After twin cyclones leave thousands homeless, Vanuatu takes climate plea to world stage
More than 3,000 people are still in evacuation centres three weeks after two category-four cyclones hit Vanuatu.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Number of flood victims drop in Terengganu, Pahang and Perak, rise in Kelantan
The flood situation in Terengganu, Pahang and Perak shows improvement with the number of victims taking shelter in temporary evacuation centres (PPS) falling as of this evening.
Wed Dec 21 2022
APM: Two PPS in Padang Terap closed
The two temporary evacuation centres (PPS), which were opened in the Padang Terap district last night, were closed at 1 pm today.
Thu Oct 27 2022
Monsoon season: Public premises, boarding schools main choices for PPS
Public premises and boarding schools with complete and comfortable facilities will be the primary choice to be used as flood evacuation centres (PPS) effective Oct 1.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Baling floods: 27 evacuees still at two PPS
The number of flood victims at two temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in Baling district decreased to 27 this morning as compared to 31 last night.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Floods: 61 evacuated to two PPS in Tanjung Malim
A total of 61 people were placed in two temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in Tanjung Malim tonight following floods in several areas.
Wed May 25 2022
Sabah floods: 1,958 victims housed at 17 shelters in Tenom, Beaufort
A total of 1,958 people from 733 families affected by the floods in Tenom and Beaufort are housed at 17 temporary evacuation centres (PPS).
Thu May 12 2022
Sabah floods: 100 housed at three PPS in Tenom
Three temporary evacuation centres (PPS) have been opened in Tenom to accommodate 100 people from 31 families affected by the floods following continuous heavy rain yesterday.
Tue May 10 2022
Floods: Three PPS opened in Pitas, 311 evacuated
Three temporary evacuation centres (PPS) have been opened in Pitas to accommodate 311 evacuees from 97 families affected by floods in the area following continuous heavy rain since yesterday.
Mon Feb 07 2022
All 113 educational institutions hit by floods, used as PPS not ready to operate yet - MOE
None of the 113 educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) that were affected by floods or used as temporary evacuation centres (PPS) are ready to operate for the time being.
Mon Jan 03 2022
Every agency must be good responder to deal with disaster within a disaster - PM
Ismail Sabri wants every agency involved to be a responder in carrying out rescue efforts and managing evacuation centres when faced with a "disaster within a disaster" situation.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Eight flood evacuation centres opened in Kedah
Continuous heavy rain for several hours yesterday caused flooding in several areas in Sik, Kuala Muda, Yan and Baling.
Wed Sep 29 2021
241 flood victims still in shelters in Perak this morning
The number of flood victims relocated to three temporary evacuation centres in Perak remains at 241 people from 66 families.
Wed Aug 25 2021
321 flood victims in Melaka housed at four evacuation centres
A total of 321 flood victims from 73 families were placed at four evacuation centres (PPS) opened in Melaka Tengah and Alor Gajah districts since 12 noon today.
Mon May 17 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024