Dozens arrested as Melbourne anti-war protests turn violent
Dozens arrested as police used sponge grenades, flash-bang devices and irritant sprays to control parts of the hostile crowd.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Number of flood victims remains at 980 this morning - Nadma
The Telemetry Station of the Drainage and Irrigation Department found several rivers still at a dangerous level.
Mon Jan 29 2024
Floods: 2,626 evacuated in three states as at noon - Nadma
The Department of Irrigation and Drainage found that several rivers are still at dangerous levels.
Thu Jan 25 2024
Floods: Number of flood evacuees in Sabah rises; drop in Pahang, Johor as at noon
The Department of Irrigation and Drainage found several rivers in Johor, Pahang, Perlis and Terengganu are at a dangerous level as at noon.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Perak records increase in flood victims as of this morning
According to Drainage and Irrigation Department, the water at Sungai Bidor in Changkat Jong was receding, but still at a dangerous level.
Tue Oct 31 2023
How Vietnam is trying to stop rice warming the planet
The message from scientists is: rice cannot be ignored in the battle to cut emissions.
Sat Apr 01 2023
PRABN issues flash flood preparedness warning in seven states
PRABN under the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) has issued a flash flood preparedness notice involving seven states.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Boy drowns after falling into irrigation ditch
A boy was found drowned after he was believed to have fallen into an irrigation ditch while fishing with his friend near the Chengal Lempong community hall, Kuantan, today.
Sun Jun 26 2022
What is the 'mucus fishing' phenomenon sparking viral revulsion on TikTok?
It consists in intentionally removing the gunk that can accumulate at the corner of eyes when they're irritated.
Mon Mar 14 2022
Public advised to stay vigilant during monsoon transition phase
The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has advised the public, especially residents in low-lying areas and near rivers to stay vigilant and be prepared for the monsoon transition phase.
Sun Mar 13 2022
Flash floods: Flood control infrastructure mobilised - Environment Ministry
All flood control system infrastructure under the Kuala Lumpur Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) have been mobilised after flash floods hit several areas of Kuala Lumpur this afternoon.
Mon Mar 07 2022
Flood situation improves in Terengganu, number of evacuees continues to drop in Kelantan
The Drainage and Irrigation Department (JPS) website reported that all major rivers in Kelantan were now at normal level.
Sat Mar 05 2022
Groundwater storage system necessary to sustain paddy and rice production - MAFI
Azman Mahmood said the current irrigation system only depended on rainwater or existing dams.
Sun Nov 14 2021
Britain's queen irritated by leaders who are just talk on climate change
She was irritated by world leaders who talk about climate change but then do very little or nothing to address the crisis.
Fri Oct 15 2021
While the West is dismantling hydroelectric dams, Malaysia is constructing two
No displacement of Orang Asli or environmental impact on flora and fauna & there would be power generation via the solar farm.
Fri Apr 16 2021
[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
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