Taiwan earthquake rescuers face threat of landslides, rockfalls; death toll at 12
Rocks were still tumbling down nearby slopes as the group left, while some of those stranded were brought to safety.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Flood: Last PPS closed in Johor, 495 people still at three PPS in Terengganu and Pahang
NADMA also informed that 18 roads are closed due to flooding, damaged bridges and collapsed roads and slopes.
Tue Jan 30 2024
Illegal immigrants willing to risk jumping down steep slopes to avoid arrest - Immigration DG
Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said some tried to sneak through escape lanes in the forest but failed since the officers already surrounded the area.
Tue Sep 19 2023
MPHS issues 25 temporary closure notices to campsites at risk of disaster
MPHS has issued the notices to high-risk campsites located near rivers and slopes in Hulu Selangor, Mohd Hasry said.
Sat Dec 17 2022
Vacate campsites near hill slopes, rivers, says DPM
Ahmad Zahid has advised all campsites near hill slopes and rivers be temporarily vacated following the current uncertain weather conditions.
Fri Dec 16 2022
48 slopes in Ampang Jaya in very critical category
Forty-eight out of 118 slopes in the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) area are in a very critical category and need almost RM100 million for repair, the Selangor State Assembly was told today.
Fri Mar 18 2022
Over 150 high-risk slopes in Selangor - Exco
The Selangor government has identified more than 150 high-risk slopes that could possibly trigger landslides, especially around Gombak, Ampang and Hulu Langat.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Paralympics - Rising temperatures add to challenges for athletes and organisers in Beijing
The warm weather adds to the athletes' physical demands and also makes it considerably difficult for them to traverse the slopes.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Olympics: Climate change threatens Winter Olympics and future snow sports - Research
It will be the first Winter Olympics to use virtually 100 pct artificial snow by deploying more than 100 snow generators and 300 snow-making guns working flat out to cover the ski slopes.
Thu Jan 27 2022
Floods: KKR allocates RM187.87 mln for road, slope restoration works
The Ministry of Works has provided an immediate allocation of RM187.87 million for critical repair works at 303 locations involving roads and slopes which were affected by the floods.
Mon Jan 17 2022
Repairs at 987 flood-hit locations to cost RM1.4 bln - Fadillah
The Works Ministry has allocated RM1.4 billion for repairing critical infrastructure such as roads, bridges and slopes at 987 locations which were affected by the recent floods.
Tue Jan 11 2022
Selangor approves over RM40 mln immediate allocation for post-flood recovery works
The Selangor government has approved an immediate allocation of over RM40 million to rehabilitate and strengthen rivers, slopes as well as road embankments affected by the floods.
Fri Jan 07 2022
Residents in landslide hotspots urged to remain vigilant
Residents in areas with slopes identified as critical landslide hotspots are urged to remain vigilant and to take immediate action should landslides occur.
Fri Dec 24 2021
Snowboarding baby steals hearts and headlines in China
At just 11 months old, Wang Yuji can't even walk, but she is already snowboarding and taking the slopes and the internet by storm.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Indonesian volcano unleashes river of lava in new eruption
Indonesias most active volcano erupted Wednesday with a river of lava and searing gas clouds flowing 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) down its slopes.
Wed Jan 27 2021
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024