Kedah APM identifies 38 locations at risk of water surge
Kedah Civil Defence Force has identified recreational areas and rivers in 10 districts at risk of water surge and mud flood incidents.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Bentong tragedy: Body of boy found, one person still missing
Mohd Zamri Abdul Ghani said the identity of the boy has yet to be established, but the department believed that the body was that of Emmanuel Chang, 6.
Wed Dec 22 2021
Flood: SAR for two missing persons to continue today
The search and rescue (SAR) operation for another two of three victims feared drowned at a chalet in Bentong, Pahang, following a mud flood incident on Dec 18, will resume today.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Mud flood: SAR for fifth victim expanded
The SAR operation focused on the other side of the river and involved two rescue boats with a strength of 20 firefighters and policemen.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Bentong mud flood incident: Three bodies found
The bodies were found about two to 5 kilometres from the spot they were reported missing after being swept away by strong currents.
Mon Dec 20 2021
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
Bodies of five mud flood victims in Kinabatangan found
Five bodies believed to be victims who were missing in Tongod, Kinabatangan on Saturday, were found in separate locations in Sungai Pinangah, Tongod.
Tue Apr 04 2017
SAR operation for seven missing victims continues
The search for the victims is still concentrated on the piles of timber and mud.
Mon Apr 03 2017
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
Peka claims logging still rampant at Lentang Forest Reserve
A non-government body claims logging, the main cause of mud flood at 52.4 km of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway on Nov 11, is still being rampantly carried out in the Lentang Permanent Forest Reserve.
Sun Jan 10 2016
Relief centres in Ranau and Marakau closed
The mud flood relief centres at the community halls in Ranau and Marakau closed this morning, and all 537 victims from 123 families placed in the two centres were allowed to return to their homes.
Fri Jun 19 2015
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
MACC to place officers in Cameron Highlands
Its director of investigation, Mohd Shukri Abdull says officers will be dispatched to the highlands soonest for close monitoring.
Sun Nov 16 2014
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?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
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
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