Floods force Indian capital to shut schools, offices, and plan water rationing
Delhi has recorded 113% above-average rainfall, and the rains in the hilly states to the north have fed the river's floodwaters.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Don't hoard, ration cooking oil - Annuar
Those directly involved in the ecosystem for production and sale of palm-based cooking oil should avoid hoarding or rationing the commodity following the setting of its maximum price.
Sun Aug 07 2022
Hong Kong retail chains ration staples to curb COVID panic buying
Two of Hong Kong's largest consumer retail chains started rationing some food and drug items on Friday.
Fri Mar 04 2022
S.Korea rations urea supply amid shortage leading drivers to panic buy
South Korea has scrambled to secure supply this week flying a military oil tanker to Australia.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Bernas says rice sales to Sabah up to 10 per cent in first 3 months
Padiberas Nasional Bhd (BERNAS) recorded a nearly 10 per cent rise in sales of rice to Sabah for the first three months of this year compared with the same period last year.
Fri Apr 24 2020
Scheduled water rationing if rain insufficient
Scheduled water rationing will be carried out, especially in Kuala Pilah, Jempol, Gemas and Tampin if water levels in the state's dams continue to drop while there is insufficient rain within these tw
Wed Oct 26 2016
Scheduled water rationing in Kota Tinggi, Mersing extended by a month
Scheduled water rationing involving 85,000 consumers in some parts of Kota Tinggi and Mersing which was supposed to have ended on May 15, will be extended for another month.
Fri May 13 2016
Syabas denies info on Klang Valley water rationing
The information claiming a second water rationing exercise would be held in the Klang Valley is false, the water utility company says.
Wed Mar 02 2016
El Nino: Perlis may resort to water rationing
The Perlis government may resort to water rationing if the drought the state is experiencing due to the El-Nino phenomenon becomes prolonged.
Tue Jan 12 2016
Water rationing is a thing of the past in Selangor - Mohamed Azmin
Selangor Menteri Besar, Mohamed Azmin Ali assured that water rationing will be a thing of the past, thanks to a holistic restructuring of the industry in the State.
Fri Oct 30 2015
No application from SYABAS, Selangor for water rationing - SPAN
Any decision to implement water rationing will be made SPAN after gets an approval from the Selangor state government, said SPAN chairman.
Mon Sep 21 2015
Syabas prepared for possibility of water rationing
Syabas said it is in a state of preparedness to help consumers face the possibility of water rationing.
Thu Sep 17 2015
Japan braces for another butter shortage
Japan was bracing Tuesday for a severe butter shortage that threatened to crimp cake-making nationwide, bringing echoes of last year's dairy dire straits that left supermarket shelves empty.
Tue May 26 2015
No water rationing in Selangor unwise, says MP
Klang MP Charles Santiago says Khalid Ibrahim's decision to not carry out the second water rationing exercise was to safeguard his own political interest.
Sat Aug 02 2014
No water rationing for Selangor, says MB
Abdul Khalid Ibrahim also denies allegations that the water level at several dams in the state was below the minimum and a cause for concern.
Fri Aug 01 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