NRES to enhance flood warning sirens ahead of Northeast Monsoon 2024/2025
JPS has now increased the volume of sirens and distinguished them from police and fire sirens by adding a voice message.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Schools shut as torrential rains hit southeastern Spain
Heavy rainfall was expected to continue throughout in the worst-hit areas amid a spate of high-alert flood warnings from the government.
Wed May 24 2023
DID issues flood warning for Kuantan, Rompin
The DID has issued a flood warning for Kuantan and Rompin districts following continuous heavy rain across Pahang.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Warning of floods in Pahang, Johor starting tomorrow
PRABN under the IJPS today issued a flood warning for several locations in Johor and Pahang starting tomorrow.
Wed Dec 21 2022
'Tough 24 hours ahead' as rains drench Sydney, forcing snap evacuations
Flood warnings stretched across Australia's east coast today.
Tue Mar 08 2022
DID issues flood warning for Kuala Krai, Tanah Merah
Floods are expected to hit several locations in the two districts if incessant heavy rains occur at the Kelantan River basin.
Fri Feb 25 2022
Storm sets off flood warnings in northern Germany
Hamburg's famous fish market was flooded as water levels in the Elbe river that flows into the North Sea rose by 5.2 metres (17 ft) above normal levels.
Sun Jan 30 2022
Missing flood warning system wiring in Gemas under investigation - Police
The police are looking into the missing wiring of a flood warning siren box at a DID retention pond at Taman Sungai Gemas near here that came to light yesterday.
Thu Jan 06 2022
KASA told to improve flood warning system - NADMA
KASA has been asked to improve the flood warning system by ensuring that the warning sound is at a higher volume and different from that of other sirens.
Tue Jan 04 2022
KASA 100-day aspirations successfully implemented - Tuan Ibrahim
Tuan Ibrahim said it was a target that had directly helped the people in tackling issues relating to water supply and flood warning systems.
Fri Nov 26 2021
JPS issues flood warning for Beaufort
The Drainage and Irrigation Department (JPS) is forecasting the water level of Sg Padas, Beaufort to surpass its danger level at 3am today (Dec 21).
Sun Dec 20 2015
Flood warnings, clean-up as Australia recovers from twin cyclones
Despite the destruction, authorities have so far not received reports of serious injuries, missing people, or deaths.
Sat Feb 21 2015
Proposal to use SMS for early warning of floods
The SMS was part of the Drainage and Irrigation Department's plans to upgrade the early flood warning system after it was developed in 2006.
Fri Jan 16 2015
Kg Kasipillay residents welcome installation of flood warning system
An early flood warning system in Kampung Kasipillay will give an early warning to residents so that they can move important possessions to avoid big losses.
Sun Dec 15 2013
Cameron Highlands flash flood: 'Warning siren was not late'
A warning siren was sounded for an hour to enable residents to vacate their homes before the water at the Ringlet dam was released.
Thu Oct 24 2013
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024