[COLUMNIST] The reality of earthquakes in Malaysia: A threat we can’t ignore
The government needs to prepare the public to deal with such disasters in any way possible.
Mon Oct 21 2024
NRES to enhance flood warning sirens ahead of Northeast Monsoon 2024/2025
JPS has now increased the volume of sirens and distinguished them from police and fire sirens by adding a voice message.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Another death due to heat stroke reported
Based on a brief report on hot weather status by NADMA, dated April 4, the new death on April 1 involved a three-year-old child in Kelantan.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Hot, dry weather expected to subside in early April
Maqrun Fadzli Mohd Fahmi said that this phase occurs when there is a shift in wind direction from the northeast to the southwest monsoon.
Mon Mar 25 2024
NADMA: 27 cases of heat-related illnesses, one death as of March 20
According to NADMA, 22 cases of heat-related diseases involved adult patients, while five were teenagers.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Terengganu fully recovers from floods - NADMA
Terengganu has fully recovered from floods after 463 evacuees hosed at two temporary relief centres in Dungun were allowed to return home, said the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA).
Thu Feb 01 2024
Flood: Last PPS closed in Johor, 495 people still at three PPS in Terengganu and Pahang
NADMA also informed that 18 roads are closed due to flooding, damaged bridges and collapsed roads and slopes.
Tue Jan 30 2024
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
Severe-level rain warning for Terengganu until tomorrow - MetMalaysia
MetMalaysia said the areas involved are Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Marang and Dungun.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Slight drop in number of flood victims in Johor, Pahang this morning - NADMA
Two rivers in Johor still recorded a dangerous level, namely Sungai Johor in Kota Tinggi and dan Sungai Endau in Kluang.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Floods: Number of victims in Johor, Pahang drops to 8,366 people this morning - Nadma
A PPS was also opened in Kuching, Sarawak, to accommodate 38 people whose homes were destroyed in a fire.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Flood: No change in number of victims in Kelantan, Pahang - NADMA
Several roads are still closed due to damage caused by the floods.
Wed Jan 03 2024
Floods: 1,122 still at 13 relief centres in three states as of noon - NADMA
The number of flood evacuees in three states continued to drop to 1,122 people housed in 13 temporary relief centres as of noon, compared with 1,483 people in 15 PPS reported this morning.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Number of flood victims drops as of midday today - NADMA
The total number of flood victims in Kelantan, Terengganu, Johor, and Pahang has dropped to 22,033 people placed in 92 temporary relief centres as of midday.
Fri Dec 29 2023
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024