Over 5,000 flood hotspots identified nationwide - IGP
Police have identified 5,648 flood hotspots in 163 districts nationwide as authorities prepare to face the North-East Monsoon.
Wed Oct 25 2023
Kelantan, Pahang, Johor, Selangor listed as flood hotspots
Kelantan, Pahang, Johor and Selangor are listed as the hotspots for floods in the peninsula, which may occur at any time during the North East Monsoon.
Wed Dec 14 2022
Forward bases set up in critical areas to speed up flood rescue operations
Datuk Norazam Khamis said the initiative was taken as part of the preparation to face the North East Monsoon season this year.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Govt agencies on high alert for North-East Monsoon
Government agencies including the PWD, response agencies, Welfare Dept, Met Malaysia as well as DID are on high alert for the North-East Monsoon which is expected to be felt until March next year.
Wed Dec 01 2021
Four to six episodes of significant heavy rain expected from November to January
Four to six episodes of significant heavy rain with possible flooding are expected to occur in the early phase of the North-East Monsoon from November until January next year.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Firemen ready to face impending monsoon season
Some 12,000 firemen nationwide are on standby for the impending North-East monsoon season, with six states expected to experience floods.
Sun Oct 10 2021
Kuala Krai folk put on sweaters as mercury drops to 17 degrees Celsius
The cold weather is reportedly due to a cold air surge from the China mainland moving southwards to the South China Sea, a phenomenon usually associated with the North-East Monsoon.
Fri Jan 24 2014
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
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