Tropical Cyclone Seroja death toll in Indonesia rises to 128
The extreme weather had resulted in the destruction of over 2,000 houses and public amenities, uprooting of trees as well as causing power and communications outages.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Mud floods in Cameron Highlands not caused by logging - Wan Junaidi
Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said no logging activities were carried out in the area concerned.
Tue May 31 2016
After flood devastation, SMK Dabong struggles to pick up the pieces
SMK Dabong folks hope their hardship in cleaning up damages and flood debris due to the mud floods that hit the East Coast will end so that students can fit in comfortably.
Sun Jan 11 2015
71 families affected by Cameron Highlands floods receive aid - Shahidan
71 families affected by the mud floods and landslides in Cameron Highlands in November, have received RM35,500 in aid.
Thu Dec 11 2014
Cameron Highlands: The blame game starts
The blame game has started for the past two weeks over the landslide and mud floods in Cameron Highlands and who should be held responsible.
Thu Nov 20 2014
Bertam Valley mud floods
The search and rescue operations today will be focused at the Bertam Valley, the area worst hit in Cameron Highlands.
Sat Nov 08 2014
Mud Floods: Two more bodies recovered, death toll rises to five
Two more victims were unearthed on Friday, raising the number of fatalities due to the Bertam Valley disaster to five.
Fri Nov 07 2014
Mud floods: TNB forced to release water in stages
TNB was forced to release water in stages as the water level in the Sultan Abu Bakar dam in Cameron Highlands rose sharply and reached a critical level within a short time.
Fri Nov 07 2014
Mud flood: Last year's tragedy helps make action plan more structured
Lessons from last year's Bertam Valley mud floods tragedy have stimulated the rescue team to implement a more structured action plan.
Thu Nov 06 2014
Cameron Highlands still safe to visit - Homestay operator
Homestay operators from Tanah Rata and Brinchang hope visitors will not cancel their reservations following the mud floods at Bertam Valley.
Thu Nov 06 2014
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024