Thousands urged to higher ground as Australia battles floods
The flooding came with heavy rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, leaving tens of thousands without power and forcing evacuations.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Storm-weary California lashed with 12th 'atmospheric river' cloudbursts
More than 14,000 people were ordered to seek higher ground due to flooding with evacuation warnings issued for another 47,000 residents.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Villagers claim Lahad Datu hit by worst floods since 2006
People living in the area had anticipated the floods by moving their belongings to higher ground but did not expect the floods to be worst.
Thu Jan 26 2023
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: Man stays up all night for the sake of his chickens
Ismail worked doggedly through the night to evacuate his 57 chickens to higher grounds.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Fishermen beach traditional boats in preparation for monsoon season
The fishing community at Kampung Pulau Gajah, Pantai Sabak will come together each monsoon season to haul their traditional boats or perahu kolek to higher grounds.
Sat Nov 14 2020
Typhoon Koppu slams into the Philippines
Typhoon Koppu slammed into the Philippines, as thousands were evacuated to higher ground.
Sun Oct 18 2015
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
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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