Danger of ‘natural calamity’ misnomer

2022-01-05T02:05+0100thesundaily (en)

DAY after day, we are shocked by the variety of natural threats, including the extreme hot weather that we experienced early last year until around September due to the unusual heat wave phenomenon, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recording the highest sea level temperature in 142 years.

Malaysia floods: Focus your energy on relief efforts rather than threatening reporters, Muda tells authorities

2022-01-04T11:11+0100themalaymailonline (en)

Search and rescue personnel help evacuate flood victims in Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam December 20, 2021. — Picture by Hari Anggara. KUALA LUMPUR, January 4 – The Malaysia United Democratic Alliance (Muda) has called upon the authorities not to investigate Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reporter Sean Augustin for his article on the flooding in Selangor.

Malaysia floods: Focus your energy on relief efforts rather than threatening reporters, Muda tells authorities

2022-01-04T11:11+0100malaymail (en)

Search and rescue personnel help evacuate flood victims in Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam December 20, 2021. — Picture by Hari Anggara. KUALA LUMPUR, January 4 – The Malaysia United Democratic Alliance (Muda) has called upon the authorities not to investigate Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reporter Sean Augustin for his article on the flooding in Selangor.

Bukit Aman to question FMT journalist over report on Armed Forces’ response to flood emergency

2022-01-04T08:07+0100malaymail (en)

A general view of Bukit Aman police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur December 1, 2020. — Picture by Hari Anggara. KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 — Bukit Aman has summoned a reporter from news site Free Malaysia Today (FMT) to give his statement on a story he wrote about the December flood emergency.

Bukit Aman to question FMT journalist over report on Armed Forces’ response to flood emergency

2022-01-04T07:58+0100themalaymailonline (en)

A general view of Bukit Aman police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur December 1, 2020. — Picture by Hari Anggara. KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 — Bukit Aman has summoned a reporter from news site Free Malaysia Today (FMT) to give his statement on a story he wrote about the December flood emergency.

Environment ‘needs better protection’

2022-01-04T00:37+0100thestar-my (en)

PETALING JAYA: Environmentalists are calling for amendments to existing forestry laws, claiming that logging was behind the massive landslides and floods that hit the country last month. Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam (Peka) Malaysia president Puan Sri Shariffa Sabrina Syed Akil said the....

KKMM suggests building higher platforms at 1,000 telecommunication towers hit by floods

2022-01-02T23:36+0100bernama (en)

KOTA BHARU, Jan 2 -- The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) has suggested building higher platforms of around three metres (10 feet) at 1,000 telecommunication towers affected by the recent floods. Its minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa said the move was so that damage to the telecommunication....

Communications Ministry suggests building higher platforms at 1,000 telco towers hit by floods

2022-01-02T15:52+0100themalaymailonline (en)

Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa deliver a speech in Petaling Jaya December 7, 2021. — Bernama pic. KOTA BARU, Jan 2 — The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) has suggested building higher platforms of around three metres at 1,000 telecommunication towers affected by the recent floods.

Communications Ministry suggests building higher platforms at 1,000 telco towers hit by floods

2022-01-02T15:33+0100malaymail (en)

Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa deliver a speech in Petaling Jaya December 7, 2021. — Bernama pic. KOTA BARU, Jan 2 — The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) has suggested building higher platforms of around three metres at 1,000 telecommunication towers affected by the recent floods.

Build higher platforms at 1,000 telecom towers hit by floods - KKMM

2022-01-02T15:13+0100thesundaily (en)

KOTA BAHRU : The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) has suggested building higher platforms of around three metres (10 feet) at 1,000 telecommunication towers affected by the recent floods. Its minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa said the move was so that damage to the telecommunication towers....

Two districts in Sabah Telupid and Sandakan are the latest to be hit by the floods, after Kota Marudu, Paitan and Beluran.

2022-01-02T13:55+0100saudigazette (en)

KUALA LUMPUR — Continuous heavy rain has resulted in floods in several low-lying areas in seven Malaysia n states, with more people being evacuated to relief centers (PPS) on Sunday morning. Two districts in Sabah — Telupid and Sandakan — are the latest to be hit by the floods, after Kota Marudu, Paitan and Beluran.

Iranian community in Malaysia helps flood victims

2022-01-01T09:32+0100mehrnews-en (en)

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – In solidarity with the Malaysia n flood victims, the Iranian community in Malaysia have come together to contribute relief supplies to help alleviate their burden. As Malaysia was hit by floods recently, the local Iranian community stepped forward with heartfelt contributions....

Egypt's president extends condolences to flood victims in Malaysia

2021-12-31T10:27+0100bernama (en)

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 -- Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has extended his condolences to families and victims of the recent floods in Malaysia . In his letter to Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the....

Develop flood mitigation masterplan

2021-12-31T01:25+0100thesundaily (en)

BOTH the federal and respective state governments should work together to come up with a masterplan to tackle the flood problem plaguing the affected areas. As highlighted on social media and print media, Nurul Izzah (MP for Permatang Pauh) had raised the issue of flood preparedness in Parliament in July.