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Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the basement level of the shopping centre was affected before floodwaters began receding later.

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.

The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) has allocated RM9.5 million as preparation for the monsoon season this year.

Over RM300 billion is needed for the proposed long-term solutions to flood problems nationwide which will be implemented in phases for 50 years until 2100.

The government has identified three main challenges in flood management which must be quickly improved, including in the understanding of the MKN Directive No.20.

The Johor government is in the midst of formulating a long-term flood management plan to reduce the risk of severe floods in the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad.

Malaysia's existing guideline for disaster resilient urban planning must be updated with the latest urban development designs and standards.

Both the federal and respective state governments should work together to come up with a masterplan to tackle the flood problem.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob did not deny weaknesses in the flood management, especially in Selangor, but assured that they will be improved from time to time.

The procurement included the purchase of new assets, such as boats, four-wheel drive vehicles, food items, tents and personal protective equipment (PPE).

He said as preparations for the natural disaster in Sarawak, the Kemaman district flood management model would be adopted as a guide.

Terengganu has made thorough preparation to face the monsoon season and floods, which could hit the state at anytime from now.

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.

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.

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.