RM7 mln for 'quick win' solution to Batu Pahat's flood woes - Ahmad Zahid
The government has approved RM7 million as a 'quick win' solution to floods in Batu Pahat district, including the problem of stagnant floodwaters.
Tue Jan 31 2023
Floods: Melaka sets up special task force to find immediate solution - Exco
A special task force has been set up to find an immediate solution to Melaka's flood woes.
Tue Jan 04 2022
Floods: Govt approves RM5 million to upgrade bund in Kampung Span Loi
The government has approved an allocation of RM5 million to upgrade the bund in Kampung Spang Loi, Segamat to overcome the flood woes in the village and its surrounding areas.
Tue Jan 04 2022
Mohd Azrudin pledges to solve Pengkalan Batu's flood woes in 100 days
Mohd Azrudin Md Idris, the PN candidate for Pengkalan Batu, has promised to solve the flood problem in the state constituency within 100 days if given a mandate by the people.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Flood woes in Sarawak over, last relief centre closed
The third wave of floods in Sarawak has ended following the closure of the last of its temporary relief centres (PPS) at SK Tanah Puteh in Serian at 4 pm today.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Sungai Kota Belud will be dredged to overcome floods - Hajiji
The state government will implement work to dredge sand from Sungai Kota Belud to solve flood woes in the district.
Mon Jan 18 2021
Federal government approves RM800 million for flood mitigation in Kelantan
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today announced a RM800-million federal government allocation for two projects to solve the annual flood woes in Kelantan in the long term.
Fri Jan 06 2017
Dr Mahathir's solution to flood woes
Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad suggested that the first floor of buildings and houses be raised in order to prevent floods and reduce damages.
Fri Jan 03 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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