Climate takes center stage at UN as global temperatures hit record
The focus will be on climate change in a year marked by a record number of billion-dollar disasters, including eight severe floods.
Tue Sep 19 2023
Overflow of floodwater from Thailand among causes of severe flood in Rantau Panjang
The overflow of floodwater from Thailand has also been identified as one of the causes of the severe floods in Rantau Panjang since last Friday.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Johor formulating plan to reduce risk of severe floods
The Johor government is in the midst of formulating a long-term flood management plan to reduce the risk of severe floods in the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Taman Sri Muda floods not caused by construction project near sluice gate - Exco
The Selangor government has denied the allegations that the construction project near the sluice gate in Taman Sri Muda in Section 25 was the cause of severe floods in the area.
Wed Dec 29 2021
Over 60 dead, dozens missing as severe floods strike Europe
Among those killed were nine residents of an assisted living facility for people with disabilities.
Fri Jul 16 2021
Ministry reaches out to flood victims, provides home appliances
The initiative was carried out to ease the burden of residents, which comprised farmers and planters in the commodities sector, who had suffered property damage due to severe floods.
Fri Jan 29 2021
Floods in Maran likened to tsunami, worst in 20 years
Taman Maran Jaya, which is home to 1,300 people from 302 families, was among the locations hit by severe floods in the state
Fri Jan 08 2021
Sarawak to evacuate people at first sign of rising river levels
People in flood-prone areas of Sarawak, which is bracing for severe floods, are to be evacuated at the first sign of rising river levels.
Mon Dec 28 2015
Zahid warns of severe floods in Sarawak
He said as preparations for the natural disaster in Sarawak, the Kemaman district flood management model would be adopted as a guide.
Wed Dec 23 2015
Worst floods in 28 years for two villages in Hulu Telemong
Villagers have described the severe floods which struck two villages in the Telemong state constituency as the worst in the last 28 years.
Wed Dec 24 2014
Four dead in Australia floods
Helicopters plucked dozens of stranded Australians to safety in dramatic rooftop rescues as severe floods swept the northeast, killing four.
Mon Jan 28 2013
Three dead, dozens trapped in Australia floods
Three people were dead and dozens trapped on the roofs of their homes in northeastern Australia Monday as severe floods swept through two states.
Mon Jan 28 2013
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