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
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024