Vietnam's Typhoon Yagi death toll passes 250, scores still missing
More than 820 people have been injured and 82 are still missing, according to the state disaster management agency.
Mon Sep 16 2024
Over 5,000 evacuees at 38 relief centres in Terengganu, Kelantan, Perak
According to the Terengganu State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat, Kuala Nerus was the worst-hit district.
Wed Nov 22 2023
Floods: 44,286 victims still at relief centres at 5pm
The number of flood victims in three states has dropped slightly to 44,286 people at 263 temporary relief centres (PPS) as at 5pm, today.
Mon Mar 06 2023
PKOB Sabah, Sarawak and Johor must be activated in facing possible floods - NADMA
NADMA has ordered the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) of Sabah, Sarawak and Johor to immediately activate their Disaster Operations Control Centre (PKOB).
Sun Dec 26 2021
Non-Sarawakians still have to go through EnterSarawak to enter state
The State Disaster Management Committee in a statement said exemption is however given to federal civil servants serving in Sarawak.
Sun Oct 17 2021
15 COVID cases reported in Sarawak today involve lung infection
Only 15 of the 2,487 COVID-19 cases reported today in Sarawak involve lung infection that requires oxygen and ventilator assistance.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Landslide area at Kemensah Heights declared disaster site - Amirudin
The State Disaster Management Authority has declared the landslide area in Kemensah Heights as a disaster site following yesterday's incident.
Sat Sep 18 2021
COVID: New community cluster detected in Sarawak
Sarawak recorded another COVID-19 community cluster today, namely the Kaman cluster in the Bau district, according to the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN).
Sun Aug 29 2021
EMCO in two localities in Sarawak lifted today
The Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) in two localities in Sarawak was lifted today, according to the Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN).
Thu May 13 2021
COVID: EMCO in one village, seven longhouses in Sarawak
The Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) will be enforced in a village and seven longhouses in five districts in Sarawak, according to the State Disaster Management Committee.
Wed May 05 2021
Sarawak allows Aidilfitri celebrations up to seventh day of Syawal - JPBN
The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) has decided to allow Aidilfitri to be celebrated in the state for seven days from Syawal 1.
Tue May 04 2021
Four places in Sarawak placed under EMCO - JBPN
Four locations in Sarawak involving the districts of Sarikei, Pakan and Kuching have been subjected to the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO).
Sun Apr 18 2021
CMCO in Sarawak extended until March 1
The Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Sarawak, scheduled to end Feb 14, will be extended until March 1.
Sat Feb 13 2021
COVID-19: Sarawak records 105 new cases, another death
Another fatality was recorded in the state, bringing the death toll due to the virus to 39.
Tue Feb 02 2021
Number of flood victims in Sarawak rises to 171
The number of flood victims evacuated in Sarawak has increased to 171 this evening, compared to 133 reported earlier today.
Sun Jan 31 2021
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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