Millions in Philippines on alert for super typhoon
Millions of people in the Philippines were ordered Wednesday to prepare for one of the strongest typhoons to ever hit the disaster-battered country.
Wed Oct 19 2016
Typhoon Koppu smashes into northern Philippines
No casualties have been reported but about 6,500 people were evacuated from their homes and taken to safer ground.
Sun Oct 18 2015
Woman finds pet dog lost in Philippines typhoon a year ago
The nine-year-old mongrel named Bunny survived Super Typhoon Haiyan, but went missing in the upheaval that followed the November 8 tragedy.
Tue Nov 25 2014
Philippines thanks world for typhoon aid with billboards, tweets
The Philippines thanked the global community for its help three months after a devastating typhoon that killed 8,000 people.
Sat Feb 08 2014
Mental trauma haunts Philippines typhoon survivors
Typhoon Haiyan survivors forced to grieve without professional counselling.
Mon Nov 25 2013
Aid pushes through to Philippine typhoon survivors
Food and medical aid finally began reaching the desperate survivors but humanitarian groups warned of huge logistical challenges in accessing devastated, remote island communities.
Sat Nov 16 2013
Philippines struggles to identify the bodies
The stench of bloated and discoloured human flesh decomposing under the tropical sun hangs everywhere in the central city of Tacloban.
Fri Nov 15 2013
Deadly crush as Filipinos try to flee typhoon nightmare
Thousands of people jostled and begged for seats on scarce flights out of a Philippine city demolished by typhoon Haiyan.
Wed Nov 13 2013
Why does the Philippines have so many disasters?
Geography has not been kind to the Philippines with six to nine typhoons making landfall every year, almost 900 earthquakes annually and more than 20 active volcanoes.
Wed Nov 13 2013
Why the Philippines wasn't ready for Typhoon Haiyan
Public officials are reporting wildly different death tolls as emergency workers still can't reach some of the worst-affected areas.
Wed Nov 13 2013
UN launches $300m appeal as warships head to Philippines
UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos says the money was needed for 'food, health, sanitation, shelter, debris removal and also protection of the most vulnerable'.
Tue Nov 12 2013
Malaysians in typhoon affected areas reported safe
All Malaysians in the areas affected by super typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines are reported safe.
Mon Nov 11 2013
Haiyan typhoon: 600,000 evacuated as it nears Vietnam
More than 600,000 people were evacuated as super typhoon Haiyan veered towards Vietnam.
Sun Nov 10 2013
Super Typhoon Haiyan
More than 100 bodies lie in the streets of one Philippine city that was hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan on Nov 8, 2013.
Sat Nov 09 2013
100 plus dead in Philippine typhoon city
More than 100 bodies are lying in the streets of one Philippine city that was hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan, an aviation authority chief said Saturday.
Sat Nov 09 2013
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