After gas pipeline fire, residents now affected by floods

KUALA LUMPUR: Just as they were beginning to recover from the gas pipeline fire that occurred on the second day of Aidilfitri, residents of Kampung Tengah Puchong here are now grappling with floods following heavy rain last night. According to a live update by TikTok user, Qal Luniey, floodwaters began rising late last night and […]

Despite other commitments I will continue to monitor floods in Bintulu: Tiong

BINTULU: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said he will continue to monitor the flood situation in his constituency despite not being present all the time due to other commitments. Tiong further said he is open and welcomed any complaints and feedback so that any deficiencies and weakness can be addressed immediately. “Since the […]

Bidayuh farmers hit as paddy damaged by floods

SERIAN: The recent floods that hit several areas of Sarawak since Jan 29 have left Bidayuh paddy farmers in Kampung Sebemban grappling with losses as their crops were submerged just weeks before harvest. For decades, the villagers had only experienced minor flooding during the king tide. However, this time was different. Suhoi Yun, a 73-year-old […]

Against the current: Ninie’s determination to rebuild after Serian floods

SERIAN: The floodwaters crept in swiftly under the cover of darkness, affecting homes and livelihoods as they surged through Kampung Hulu here. By the time dawn broke on Jan 29, Siti Nur Farhanie Spri, better known as Ninie, could only watch helplessly as her home and small food business were left in ruins. For the […]

Expert warns of infections, injuries and psychological distress during floods

KUCHING: Floods, whether short-term (flash floods) or long-term (prolonged flooding), pose serious health threats due to contaminated water, exposure duration and lack of medical aid, said Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Professor Andrew Kiyu. He added that in the immediate aftermath of a flood, people faced dangers such as drowning, injuries, electrocution, infections and risks from […]

Floods displace 1,026 in Sarawak, Sabah latest state hit

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak recorded 1,026 evacuees this morning following the floods that have spread in the southern part of the state since last night, while Sabah has become the latest state affected by the disaster. In SARAWAK, the State Disaster Management Committee said 14 temporary relief centres (PPS) have been opened, covering Kuching, Serian, Bintulu, […]

Non-stop rain worsens floods, forces 1,097 into relief centres

KUCHING: Flash floods and landslides have prompted the opening of 14 new temporary relief centres (PPS) to accommodate 1,097 evacuees from 294 families yesterday (Jan 28). These centres were opened following 18 villages inundated by floodwaters and two villages affected by landslides across Bintulu, Serian, Siburan, Simunjan, Kuching, Bau and Miri. According to the Sarawak […]

Egypt’s FM offers condolences to Malaysia over devastating floods

KUALA LUMPUR: Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Dr Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, has extended his heartfelt condolences to Malaysia following the tragic floods that have resulted in loss of lives and widespread devastation. In a message to Malaysia’s Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Abdelatty praised the swift response of the Malaysian government in organising relief efforts […]

Floods: DPM Ahmad Zahid expresses gratitude to media practitioners on the ground

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed his appreciation to media practitioners working in disaster-hit areas. “I have visited areas affected by floods and landslides, I would like to extend my gratitude to all media practitioners on the ground. “They are unsung heroes who are always present no matter […]

Floods, landslides kill 3 in Indonesia’s West Sumatra

JAKARTA: Severe flooding and landslides in the Padang Pariaman district, West Sumatra, caused by a relentless rainfall since Thursday night, have resulted in three fatalities. According to the National Board of Disaster Management (BNPB), one person died in the floods and two others were buried by the landslides on Friday. BNPB spokesperson Abdul Muhari said […]