Woman dead, 120,000 without power as damaging storms hit Australia
Authorities received over 2,800 call outs overnight, mostly for fallen trees and building damage.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Fallen trees: Special committee to hold first meeting this month - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said among the stakeholders in the special committee were NGOs, arborists (woody plant experts) and experts from the FRIM.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Millions without power as cyclone Remal pounds Bangladesh and India
Many coastal towns were left in the dark as fallen trees and broken lines disrupted supply, power ministry officials said.
Mon May 27 2024
Monorail services back to normal at 5PM today
The monorail services suspended at four stations after parts of a tree fell on the tracks during a thunderstorm, resumed full operations.
Wed May 08 2024
Houses, vehicles damaged by falling trees due to heavy rain, thunderstorms in Selangor
Morni Mamat said 15 fallen trees were reported in Taman Desariang, Damansara Damai, affecting seven houses.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Teenage girl dies after being crushed by fallen tree
The 14-year-old girl died after she was believed to have been crushed by a falling tree at Taman Permainan Balok Baru 1.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Homestay crushed by falling tree, anxious moments for 11 occupants
A family of 11 had a fretful time when the homestay they were in was crushed by a fallen tree during a storm and heavy rain early this morning.
Sun Sep 18 2022
Deaths of two soldiers due to crush injuries from fallen tree
A post-mortem conducted on two soldiers who died during an operation in the interior of Hutan Belum, Gerik yesterday revealed that the deaths were due to crush injuries from a fallen tree.
Mon Jul 11 2022
Two army personnel killed by fallen tree during operation
According to a statement, a security check revealed both personnel had died after a tree fell on them.
Mon Jul 11 2022
Landslide, TNB substation, two vehicles damaged
Two vehicles were also damaged by fallen trees due to the landslide.
Tue Jun 14 2022
Almost 100 houses in Bahau damaged in storm
Muhamad Rasul said parts of the roof of some residents' homes were blown away by strong winds while others were hit by fallen trees.
Wed Apr 13 2022
Food delivery rider Syed Izzat was family sole breadwinner - Mother
Food delivery rider Syed Izzat was killed after being hit by a fallen tree branch yesterday.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Ukrainian student launches initiative to turn fallen tree leaves into paper
The 19-year-old is heading an initiative called "Re-leaf Paper", producing paper bags and packaging from fibre extracted from dead leaves.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Thunderstorm causes damage to 14 houses in Johor Bahru
Fourteen houses in 25 areas around the city were damaged by fallen trees during the thunderstorm last night.
Tue Dec 06 2016
Two friends crushed to death by falling tree
Two men were killed when a tree, believed to have been uprooted during a heavy downpour, fell on them at Bukit Layat, bordering Setiu and Kuala Terengganu near here Sunday.
Mon Dec 05 2016
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