33 flood evacuees still at PPS in Sarawak
The Malaysian Civil Defence Force, in a statement, said the evacuees are at two PPS, both in the Subis district in Miri.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Oil spill: Clean-up works at Pantai Cermin to stop as beach recovers
The operation to clean up the oil spill at Pantai Cermin here will end today as the situation has recovered.
Tue Oct 20 2020
Administrative EMCO: RM1 million food aid allocation for Kota Setar residents - Kedah MB
Deliveries will be managed by staff of Social Welfare Department (JKM), Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) and People's Volunteer Corps (RELA).
Tue Sep 15 2020
9,000 APM personnel deployed since implementation of MCO
A total of 9,000 permanent personnel and volunteers of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) have been assigned since the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Tue Jul 21 2020
APM needs sufficient assets to cope with disasters - Redzuan
The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) needs sufficient assets to cope with any possible disaster.
Sat Jul 11 2020
Negeri Sembilan APM catches 1,039 snakes in Jan-April
Major Mohd Rohaidi Halim said among the snakes frequently caught were pythons, king cobras, copperhead racers and oriental whip snakes.
Mon Jul 03 2017
More flood victims evacuated in Temerloh
The number of flood victims in Temerloh as at 9am today increased to 116 people from 96 people last night.
Wed May 10 2017
Boy drowns at Tanjung Bidara beach
A boy's desire to celebrate Family Day at Kampung Balik Batu, Tanjung Bidara, Alor Gajah, ended in tragedy when he drowned at noon Sunday.
Sun Apr 02 2017
Floods: Temporary relief centre in Rompin closed
The flood situation in Rompin is improving when one of the two temporary evacuation centres was closed at 10am today, said the Pahang Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM).
Sat Mar 04 2017
Nine schools closed in Sarawak today due to floods
A spokesman at the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee Secretariat, Major Ismail Mahedin, from the Malaysian Civil Defence Force, said five of the schools were in Bintulu and four in Miri.
Wed Jan 25 2017
Terengganu flood: 1,432 victims as at 9am
Malaysian Civil Defence Force state director, Lieutenant Col Che Adam A Rahman said 35 evacuation centres were opened in two districts, Besut and Setiu.
Sat Jan 21 2017
MCDF to help ministry to monitor prices and smuggling of goods
MCDF Acting Chief Commissioner Datuk Selamat Dahalan says the willingness was based on the strength of the MCDF manpower which had reached 1.2 million.
Sat Dec 17 2016
Police probe suspected abuse in snake-filled pond incident
IGP Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar opines there is elements of abuse as one cannot train pupils with snakes like they are commandos.
Fri Oct 21 2016
Using snakes in training module for students is extreme - Perak Exco
A state leader has chastised organisers of a leadership programme for their training method which he said may have traumatised the participants.
Wed Oct 19 2016
Education Ministry probing school's 'snake training' boot camp
The Education Ministry regrets the incident where schoolchildren were made to wade through a muddy pool that had a snake in it.
Tue Oct 18 2016
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'
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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
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
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