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
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024