Can we afford to lose any more languages?
The very regions richest in languages are the ones most at risk of climate-induced language loss.
Sat Aug 19 2023
At least 24 dead in Chile as wildfires spread, driving many to flee for safety
Firefighters battled dozens of raging wildfires in Chile, seeking to gain control of one of the country's worst natural disasters.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Armageddon to Mahsa Amini: The phrases that defined 2022
A year of extraordinary upheaval, from the war in Ukraine to catastrophic natural disasters.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Flooding caused overall losses of RM6.1 billion last year - DOSM
Climate changes has caused the pattern of natural disasters to change and caused erratic flooding late last year and early this year.
Thu Nov 24 2022
MAFI to launch agrofood insurance and takaful scheme in Q2 2022
The agrofood insurance and takaful scheme, which among others provides income protection to farmers whose crops are damaged due to natural disasters or diseases, will be launched in Q2 2022.
Thu Feb 10 2022
Penang gov't sets up disaster management unit
The Penang state government has set up a disaster management unit in the state to manage any incidents of natural disasters in the future.
Thu Jan 06 2022
King: City development policy needs resilience strategy framework
His Majesty said the move was necessary for facing future challenges, whether natural disasters or economic crises or pandemics.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce partnership with food charity
The centres will be permanent structures that can be opened quickly as service kitchens during emergencies such as natural disasters.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Greater media coverage of natural disasters encourages local governments to change climate policies
The degree to which policies are changed in response to natural disasters, depends on number of fatalities and the extent of media coverage.
Wed Sep 02 2020
Dr Ardhasena Sopaheluwakan: Being Prepared in the Face of Disaster
Devastation from natural disaster can’t be avoided. However, its effects can be minimised as they can certainly be prepared for. Indonesian climate expert Ardhasena Sopaheluwakan tells how.
Sat Sep 01 2018
Late Thai king's remains returned to palace after night of tears
His seven-decade rule spanned some of the most tumultuous moments in Thai history, including several coups, a deadly crackdown on student protesters, natural disasters and a regional financial crisis.
Fri Oct 27 2017
Death toll from Indonesia floods, landslides rises to 47
Rescuers used excavators and their bare hands to search through wrecked houses and earth for 15 villagers still missing.
Mon Jun 20 2016
Malaysia keen to learn disaster management from Japan
The Malaysian Government will be sending a team to the Miyagi Prefecture to learn how to manage natural disasters, including tsunamis.
Mon May 30 2016
Education Ministry mulling e-Learning option in the wake of school closures
The Education Ministry will look into the possibility of expanding the e-Learning method to deal with school cancellations.
Sun Apr 24 2016
Youth Parliament proposes Act to administer impact audits on environment
This new Act is necessary in order to avoid natural disasters caused by uncontrolled development, representatives say.
Wed May 13 2015
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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