No need for commission; technical departments can investigate Baling floods - Takiyuddin
Takiyuddin said various relevant technical departments are investigating, and will find the cause of the tragedy.
Thu Jul 07 2022
JHEAIK to investigate alleged superstitious practices at Gunung Jerai - Kedah MB
The Kedah state government will hand it over to JHEAIK to investigate whether there were superstitious practices taking place in Gunung Jerai.
Mon May 30 2022
Titi Hayun, Batu Hampar, Seri Perigi areas currently unsafe for visitors - Exco
The Titi Hayun, Batu Hampar and Seri Perigi resort areas here, which have been adversely affected by the Gunung Jerai water surge incident on Aug 18, are still unsafe to be visited by the public.
Sun Oct 24 2021
No logging activities at Gunung Jerai forest reserve - Takiyuddin
Takiyuddin Hassan said the area was not given the approval for clearing through the implementation of the Annual Felling Ration (CTT).
Mon Sep 20 2021
AADK lends helping hand to clients' families affected by water surge incident
The plight of seven families of AADK pre-release clients, who were affected by the water surge phenomenon in the Gunung Jerai area last month has caught the agency's attention.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Floods: People in Yan slowly recovering, ready to move on
After almost a month of being traumatised by a harrowing flood incident, people in Yan are slowly regaining their spirit to move on with their life.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Families of victims who died in water surge tragedy given counselling - Rina
The families of six victims who died in the Gunung Jerai water surge tragedy on August 18 have been given counselling, said Rina.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Sanusi advises residents at foothills of Gunung Jerai to be vigilant for water surges
Residents at the foothills of Gunung Jerai in Kedah have been asked to remain vigilant for water surges during bad weather as there has been rain in the state over the past few days.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Be prepared for higher incidence of extreme weather in Malaysia, warn experts
The unpredictability of today's global climate and weather system is visibly impacting temperature, rainfall and humidity patterns.
Wed Sep 01 2021
RM1.1 mln allocated for restoration of padi fields in Yan - MAFI
RM1.1 million has been allocated for the restoration of 34 hectares of padi fields in Kampung Titi Bakong and Kampung Rendang Pasir, Yan which were destroyed due to the Gunung Jerai mudflow and floods
Sat Aug 28 2021
Yan floods: RM1 mln allocated to restore water supply - Exco
A total of RM1 million has been allocated for the restoration of water supply to communities around Yan district that have been affected by the floods caused by mudslides from Gunung Jerai on Aug 18.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Coordinating and streamlining preventative measures against extreme weather events through a new ministry
Such activities and spending to be coordinated and streamlined through a new ministry for climate change and green technology.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Yan floods: Body of sixth victim found
The body of the sixth victim who was reported missing in the water surge incident in Gunung Jerai was found in an area in Titi Hayun here at 1.30 pm today.
Mon Aug 23 2021
Gunung Jerai mudflow: Federal govt channels immediate aid of RM75 million to Kedah
Ismail Sabri today announced an immediate aid of RM75 million for Kedah to repair all damaged infrastructure and public facilities in Yan and Merbok following the Gunung Jerai mudflow last Wednesday.
Mon Aug 23 2021
Yan floods: Body of fifth victim recovered
The fifth victim of the water surges incident in Gunung Jerai was found in an area near Titi Hayun at 3.23 pm today.
Sun Aug 22 2021
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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