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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.

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A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.