PUTRAJAYA, Nov 8 — The government plans to establish eight more permanent relief centres (PPK) equipped with essential facilities to assist flood victims, said National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) director-general Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) will schedule a targeted leave freeze for its personnel as part of preparations for the northeast monsoon season.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The number of flood victims at 26 temporary relief centres (PPS) in flood-hit states has dropped to 3,411 people this afternoon from 3,880 victims this morning.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 18 — The Federal government will immediately allocate RM150 million to critical local councils and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) to address flood incidents in affected cities and towns throughout Malaysia. During the tabling of Budget...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — As of 4pm today, the number of flood victims in Perak and Pahang surged, while Kedah and Melaka saw a decrease.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has said the flood warning system will be improved in preparation for the northeast monsoon (MTL), with smartphone warnings complementing the existing siren system.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 — The public is urged to stay vigilant and prepare for potential flooding, as the northeast monsoon (MTL) is anticipated to arrive earlier this year, possibly starting in the fourth week of October.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 3 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) is enhancing flood warning sirens to reduce property damage and loss of life in preparation for the northeast monsoon 2024/2025, expected to start this November and continue until March 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The Muda Dam in Kedah, the Bukit Merah Dam in Perak, and the Teluk Bahang Dam in Penang have shown a drop in remaining raw water reserves, at a dangerous level of 7.44 per cent, 16.43 per cent, and 28.20 per cent, respectively as of yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — The cumulative number of heat-related illnesses rose to 116 cases as of yesterday, compared to 112 cases last Tuesday (July 23).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Raw water reserves at Muda Dam in Kedah and Bukit Merah Dam in Perak declined to a dangerous level of 15.2 per cent and 19.54 per cent, respectively, as of Monday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Two reservoirs, one in Kedah and another in Perak, have seen a critical decrease in their raw water reserves.

PUTRAJAYA, July 2 — The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) has approved the Sabah State Secretary Office’s request to use the remaining RM14 million from the northeast monsoon 2023/2024 allocation for flood relief efforts.

PUTRAJAYA, June 11 — Monitoring until yesterday has indicated that the cumulative number of cases of heat-related diseases has increased to 96 compared to 93 on June 3.

PUTRAJAYA, May 28 — The total cumulative cases for hot weather related illnesses rose to 88 cases as of May 27 compared to 84 cases as of May 19, said the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The National Disaster Management Policy will be reviewed to enhance the country’s resilience, preparedness and capabilities in managing disasters, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, April 23 — The Federal and state governments are extending RM1,500 in assistance to each family sheltering in temporary evacuation centres (PPS) after their residences were affected by the recent floods. State executive councillor for disaster management Najwan...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — One new death due to heat stroke was reported this week, bringing the number of heat-related deaths to two, said the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) and the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) will study several weather-related factors before conducting cloud seeding operations to ensure its effectiveness.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) has asked four states to activate their state/district disaster management committees and to heighten the level of preparedness for possible disasters, especially in high-risk areas.