ALOR SETAR, Nov 19 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (Fire and Rescue Department) has set up the Northeast Monsoon Rapid Action Team, which will be deployed in several specific zones, in preparation to face the possibility of major flood disasters nationwide.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The flood situation in Selangor recovered last night, with the last four temporary relief centres in the state now closed.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The number of flood evacuees in Selangor is on the decline, while that in Perak continues to rise.

BUTTERWORTH, Nov 8 — The government through the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) has distributed RM100 million to all states including Sabah and Sarawak for the implementation of unexpected emergency works in the face of the Northeast Monsoon phase 2023/2024.

By Selangor Journal Team  SHAH ALAM, Nov 6 — The popular Subang Parade shopping mall, which was inundated by floodwater following a downpour yesterday, is operating as usual today after clean-up works by its employees and crew.  However, the lower ground floor, which was more severely...

By Yasmin Ramlan  BANGI, Nov 6 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has expressed his satisfaction with the search and rescue operations in responding to the recent floods affecting various locations in Selangor. Nevertheless, he was discontented with the efforts taken by the relevant...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Nov 6 — The number of flood victims in Selangor seeking shelter in temporary relief centres (PPS) have increased this morning, following heavy rains in several areas yesterday.  Smart Selangor Operation Centre (SSOC) disaster management unit said 587 individuals...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — No injuries or untoward incidents were reported from the flash flood incident at the Subang Parade Shopping Centre’s lower ground floor in Subang Jaya, near here, yesterday.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, November 5 The State Government through its Disaster Management Unit will continue to monitor the flood situation in Kampung Bangi Lama, Hulu Langat to ensure that residents are safe. State executive councillor for disaster management Najwan Halimi said so far, a...

SEGAMAT, Nov 5 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will evaluate the necessity before freezing the leave of its staff throughout the country in preparation to deal with floods due to the northeast monsoon season.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Around 200 residents in Taman Semenyih Indah and Kampung Bangi Lama, Selangor were evacuated after their homes were flooded early this morning.

IPOH, Nov 3 — The number of flood victims in three districts in Perak continued to increase this morning, with 419 people from 121 families compared to 379 people from 107 families last night, while another temporary relief centre (PPS) was opened.

SUNGAI SIPUT, Oct 30 — The Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) has allocated RM20 million to local authorities (PBT) nationwide for the maintenance of drains and drainage systems to prevent flash floods.

IPOH, Oct 30 — The number of flood victims in Perak swelled when 156 victims from 45 families were placed in three temporary relief centres (PPS) in Kerian, Hilir Perak as well as the latest one in Selama.

KOTA BHARU, Oct 24 — The Fire and Rescue Department has instructed its 24,283 officers, personnel and volunteers to be prepared to face the possibility of floods during the Northeast Monsoon season this year.

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Oct 11 — The recent installation of flap gates in Taman Sri Pelabuhan, Klang is expected to reduce the risk of flooding in the area, according to Pandamaran assemblyman Tony Leong Tuck Chee.  The Pakatan Harapan lawmaker said three such units were installed by...

By Yasmin Ramlan  SHAH ALAM, Oct 4 — The Selangor government has pledged faster response time in facing the impending floods and heavy downpours expected from the beginning of November, coinciding with the start of the northeast monsoon.  Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said several...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — A total of 24,283 Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) personnel are ready to face the northeast monsoon season, which is expected to hit the country from November this year to March 2024.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, Oct 3 — All mosques and surau in the state will open their doors to the public seeking shelter in the event of flooding caused by the current monsoon transition. Selangor Islamic Religion Department (Jais) director Dato' Shahzihan Ahmad said these premises will...

PUTRAJAYA,  Sept 30 — Local authorities have been instructed to monitor and carry out necessary improvements to public infrastructure in flood-prone areas following the transition to the Northeast Monsoon phase from November this year to next February.