Govt mulls financial assistance to country, amount to be determined by the Cabinet, says Zahid

Panel says critical infrastructure, key industrial and tourism zones must be protected

Experts say 4.1-magnitude tremor signals need for improved monitoring, safety checks of older buildings

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government has outlined two key strategies to strengthen disaster management by enhancing the efficiency of governance, planning, and coordination of disaster mitigation efforts and improving the preparedness of security agencies in disaster response.

MOSCOW, July 30 — A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula triggered four-metre tsunami waves and sparked evacuation orders in Hawaii and across the Pacific on Wednesday.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SELAYANG, July 27 — The Kampung Siaga 221 community programme should be extended to more localities to ensure more residents are equipped with basic knowledge and preparation for emergencies. Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said doing so could also help address...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SELAYANG, July 27 — The Kampung Siaga 221 community programme should be extended to more localities to ensure more residents are equipped with basic knowledge and preparation for emergencies. Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said doing so could also help address...

WELLINGTON, July 17 — Malaysia and New Zealand could strengthen cooperation in disaster management through a more holistic approach, following Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s visit to the National Crisis Management Centre here today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Asean and its Dialogue Partners have reaffirmed their strong commitment to advancing regional cooperation on climate action, environmental sustainability and disaster resilience, in line with Malaysia’s chairmanship theme of “Inclusivity and Sustainability.” This shared...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd (Prolintas) will conduct a disaster drill involving power supply disruption at the Denai Alam Toll Plaza of the Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Highway (DASH) tomorrow.

By Danial Dzulkifly BANGI, June 13 — Ongoing delays in restoring Jalan Genting Peras, which links Hulu Langat in Selangor to Jelebu in Negeri Sembilan, are due to urgent slope reinforcement works, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. Responding to a call by his Negeri Sembilan...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Malaysia and Brunei continue to strengthen their commitment to expand regional cooperation in disaster preparedness and cross-border security, in addition to enhancing longstanding bilateral ties, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — Malaysia is committed to strengthening its strategic cooperation with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) to address increasingly complex disaster challenges, especially those related to climate change and community resilience, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

SYDNEY, May 22 — Torrential rain pummelled Australia's southeast on Thursday, triggering flash flooding and forcing officials to issue fresh evacuation orders, while 50,000 residents were warned to prepare to isolate with more downpours expected over the next 24 hours.

By Media Selangor Team TURKEY, May 17 — The Selangor government shared its experience in managing disasters such as floods and landslides during the 7th International Symposium on Natural Hazards and Disaster Management (Ishad) 2025 held in Diyarbakır, Turkey. The state delegation, led by...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — A family outing at Sungai Lepoh in Hulu Langat turned perilous yesterday when a sudden water surge stranded 18 people, including seven children.

JAKARTA, May 6 — Southeast Asia was hit by 18 disaster events last week, including volcanic eruptions, floods, and severe storms, affecting thousands of people, said the Asean Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — The public must be equipped with basic knowledge in disaster management to prepare them for any situation, including floods, said the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) director-general Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus.

SHAH ALAM, April 25 — To mitigate floods, the state government has ordered local authorities to expedite cleanup and drainage system upgrades while they wait for large-scale federal flood prevention projects to be completed.

PUTRAJAYA, April 23 — No Malaysians were affected by the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Istanbul, Turkey, earlier today, the Foreign Ministry said.