SHAH ALAM, Jan 6 — Over RM39 million in compassionate aid (BWI) have been distributed to heads of households affected by the recent massive floods, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Special Tasks) Datuk Mastura Mohd Yazid said.

HULU LANGAT, Jan 5 — A total of 800 veterans and personnel of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) have been identified as flood victims nationwide who are eligible for aid, said Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz.

KUANTAN, Jan 4 — The eastbound stretch of KM77-KM78 of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway which was closed following the monsoon floods has been opened to traffic since 3am today, said its concessionaire ANIH Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and the Public Works Department are building a temporary bridge in Kampung Jawa, Sungai Lui, Hulu Langat, near here, to replace the original bridge which collapsed in the floods that hit several areas late last month.

DUNGUN, Jan 1 — A total of 8.6 million outstanding traffic summons were settled during the discount period launched in conjunction with the 100-Day Keluarga Malaysia Aspirasi Programme from December 9 until yesterday.

BENTONG, Jan 1 — Agencies under the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) have spent over RM4.5 million to channel various assistance to flood victims in the affected states, said its minister Idris Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (PRABN) warning system nationwide will be fully operational in 2022, according to Environment and Water Ministry secretary-general, Datuk Seri Dr Zaini Ujang.

MELAKA, Dec 31 — The Malaysian Industry Timber Board (MTIB) expects wood-based products exports to hit RM23 billion this year compared with RM22.01 billion achieved in 2020.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has forecast that floods will occur in stages in 10 districts in Pahang from 1am today (December 31), following the danger (red) level continuous rain warning issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — The daily Covid-19 infections in the country spiked above the 3,000 mark when 3,683 new cases were recorded today, compared to 2,897 cases yesterday, taking the cumulative total to 2,750,516.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — As at noon, more than 9,000 evacuees are still at the relief centres (PPS) in the five flood-hit states with Selangor, Pahang and Negeri Sembilan reporting a drop in the number of flood victims, while in Melaka and Kelantan, no change was reported.

SHAH ALAM, Dec 29 — About two to three million books were damaged after being submerged in floodwaters at the Big Bad Wolf Warehouse and BookXcess @ Wolf House bookstore in Section 33, Taman Alam Indah here due to the devastating floods that hit Selangor in the middle of this month.

KAJANG, Dec 29 — The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has assured that there is a sufficient supply of food and essential items in ensuring the welfare of flood victims are taken care of in the face of a possible second wave of floods.

SHAH ALAM, Dec 28 — Selangor Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari informed yesterday that the floods in Hulu Langat had been caused by a water surge from the surrounding mountains.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — A total of 33,193 flood victims are still seeking shelter at relief centres in five states last night.

SHAH ALAM, Dec 25 — Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin wants repair work at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Taman Sri Muda and eight other schools in the surrounding areas which were affected by the floods to be carried out immediately.

DENGKIL, Dec 25 — The situation in Dengkil, which was hit by floods for about a week since last Saturday, seems to be improving, especially with the fine weather today.

SHAH ALAM, Dec 25 — The floods which hit several states in the country has claimed 46 lives as at 4 am today, while five  men are still reported missing in Pahang, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — South Korean Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum has expressed his deep sadness regarding the recent massive floods that have caused serious damage and casualties in Malaysia.

SHAH ALAM, Dec 22 — Water level in Laluan Lanchong Jaya and Section 28, nearby Hero Supermarket, here, has increased due to heavy rain this morning.