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
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
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
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
Govt approves RM60 mln to restore collapsed Sungai Kelantan bank
Tuan Ibrahim said both federal and state governments target to complete the project in October or November.
Mon Mar 15 2021
236 hectares of idle land developed last year - Aminuddin
The RM1 mln allocated for the land development programme included provision of areas, irrigation systems and agricultural input materials.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Nadma denies issuing statement on major flood in Pahang
Nadma said all technical statements on the northeast monsoon is under the purview of the Meteorological Department and DID.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Floods in Kemaman: State govt wants man-made river expedited
Hanafiah hoped the artificial river would be expedited by the Drainage and Irrigation Department to mitigate the impact of floods in future.
Mon Dec 21 2020
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
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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