Number of flood victims increases in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang; improves in N.Sembilan
JPBN advised residents in high-risk areas to be vigilant and to evacuate immediately when ordered to do so by the authorities.
Mon Dec 25 2023
Batu Pahat flood situation improves further, just over 400 evacuees left
JPBN in a statement, said only five relief centres were still in operation, housing 124 families.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Flood: Batu Pahat still worst affected area with 27,774 victims
JPBN said the water level in 10 rivers exceeded the danger level, including Sungai Batu Pahat at Bekok Dam, Sungai Muar and Sungai Muar.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Over 1,700 flood victims still at PPS in four states
Kelantan recorded the highest number of evacuees, with 1,584 people from 490 families, and according to JPBN.
Sun Dec 18 2022
Flood in Sarawak, 77 victims evacuated to PPS in Bintulu
The water in the villages started to rise and the PPS was opened today to accommodate the victims, JPBN said.
Tue Nov 01 2022
PKOB Sabah, Sarawak and Johor must be activated in facing possible floods - NADMA
NADMA has ordered the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) of Sabah, Sarawak and Johor to immediately activate their Disaster Operations Control Centre (PKOB).
Sun Dec 26 2021
COVID: New community cluster detected in Sarawak
Sarawak recorded another COVID-19 community cluster today, namely the Kaman cluster in the Bau district, according to the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN).
Sun Aug 29 2021
MCO in Sarawak extended with same SOP - JPBN
The Movement Control Order (MCO) in Sarawak has been extended with the existing standard operating procedure (SOP) maintained.
Sun Jun 27 2021
Still more than 5,000 flood evacuees in Sabah, Sarawak
There is a slight increase in flood victims in Sabah with 4,832 people, involving 1,326 families, at 39 relief centres (PPS) this morning, from 4,792 people (1,315 families) last night.
Sun May 23 2021
EMCO in two localities in Sarawak lifted today
The Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) in two localities in Sarawak was lifted today, according to the Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN).
Thu May 13 2021
Sarawak allows Aidilfitri celebrations up to seventh day of Syawal - JPBN
The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) has decided to allow Aidilfitri to be celebrated in the state for seven days from Syawal 1.
Tue May 04 2021
Four places in Sarawak placed under EMCO - JBPN
Four locations in Sarawak involving the districts of Sarikei, Pakan and Kuching have been subjected to the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO).
Sun Apr 18 2021
COVID: One new cluster involving a wedding detected in Sarawak
The Sarawak Health Department has declared another new cluster in Kuching district involving a wedding ceremony in Kampung Binyu.
Sun Apr 04 2021
New COVID-19 cluster detected in Sarawak
JPBN Sarawak said the Jalan Merpati cluster is a workplace cluster that has been detected at a shopping centre in Jalan Merpati, Miri.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Sarawak floods: Number of evacuees rises to 1,070
Serian district remains the worst affected, with 785 evacuees from 255 families recorded so far.
Sat Feb 06 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