Heavy rain: Residents in Kelantan prepare for floods
As several rounds of heavy rain occurred in Kelantan last week, residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas here have begun preparing for the possibility of flooding.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Govt to import high-powered pumps to tackle stagnant floodwater problem - Zahid
Ahmad Zahid said the other immediate measure was to move the existing pumps to the flood-prone areas.
Sun Dec 18 2022
KL police identify GE15 hotspots, flood-prone areas
Based on cases of quarrels between January and October this year, police have identified four locations for close monitoring during the GE15.
Fri Nov 04 2022
Pahang APM beefs up manpower at flood-prone areas
The Pahang APM has increased its manpower in 554 flood-prone areas in preparation for the Northeast Monsoon expected to begin next month.
Sat Oct 15 2022
Residents at flood-prone areas advised to evacuate ahead of expected floods
Shahidan Kassim said the move was to minimise the use of assets, especially boats and heavy vehicles during the evacuation process.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Communication equipment in flood-prone areas to be modified - Annuar
The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM) plans to modify some equipment from telecommunication substations that are in flood-prone areas so that they can be placed on higher grounds.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Floods: Govt plans to increase flood sirens with public announcements
The government plans to increase siren stations that are also equipped with public announcements at flood-prone areas to warn residents and also to instruct them to evacuate.
Mon Jan 03 2022
Power restored in 831 flood-hit areas - TNB
Electricity supply in 831 areas affected by the floods in Selangor, Pahang, Negri Sembilan and Kuala Lumpur has been restored as of noon today.
Tue Dec 28 2021
Monsoonal surge: Sandakan, Kinabatangan APM increase monitoring, preparedness
The Civil Defence Force (APM) has increased its monitoring activities and preparedness in flood-prone areas, namely Gum-Gum in Sandakan and Lamag in Kinabatangan, in light of the monsoonal surge.
Tue Dec 28 2021
People in Kelantan, Terengganu get ready to face more floods
People in the flood-prone areas of Kelantan and Terengganu have taken all the necessary precautions to face a possible second or third wave of floods.
Mon Dec 27 2021
Tropical storm Elsa exits Cuba trailing heavy rains, takes aim at Florida
More than 100,000 people in Cuba evacuated from flood-prone areas or unsafe housing in the potential path of the storm.
Tue Jul 06 2021
Terengganu prepares for floods
District officers in flood-prone areas had been directed to show their commitment in mobilising rescue efforts during flood season.
Thu Sep 22 2016
Sarawak to evacuate people at first sign of rising river levels
People in flood-prone areas of Sarawak, which is bracing for severe floods, are to be evacuated at the first sign of rising river levels.
Mon Dec 28 2015
Move out immediately, Sabah flood victims advised
Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri today advised the people in flood-prone areas to evacuate immediately to relief centres when ordered to do so by the authorities.
Sun Jan 04 2015
Evacuate before flood situation worsens, Tengku Abdullah advises residents
Tengku Mahkota Pahang, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has advised residents in flood-prone areas to immediately evacuate to the relief centres when the situation warrants it.
Tue Dec 23 2014
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024