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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024