KUANTAN: Firefighters in Pahang, are battling a massive blaze that has consumed a coconut plantation near the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP).

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is advancing its commitment to sustainable airport operations with the development of a water treatment facility at KL International Airport (KLIA). 

PETALING JAYA: All 126 flood mitigation projects under the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12), aimed at addressing flood issues, are expected to be fully completed by 2030.

DEHRADUN, India: The death toll from an avalanche in northern India climbed to seven on Sunday as survivors recalled their dramatic rescue after hours buried under the snow and debris.

KOTA KINABALU: All Temporary Relief Centres (PPS) in flood-affected districts across the state have been closed as floodwaters have fully receded.

KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood evacuees in Telupid and Paitan districts increased to 413 people from 124 families as of 8pm today, compared to 397 people from 119 families as of 8am.

KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood victims has risen to 394 from 118 families as of 8pm in the two affected districts of Telupid and Paitan, compared to 262 from 81 families as of 8am yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR: Cement Industries of Malaysia Bhd (CIMA), a subsidiary of UEM Group Bhd, has introduced NS OptimoCrete, Malaysia’s first Portland Limestone Cement (PLC) with a strength of 52.5.

KUALA LUMPUR: Axiata Group Bhd has made a turnaround with a net profit of RM946.82 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY24) versus a loss of RM1.99 billion the previous year.

KOTA KINABALU: The federal government will implement several measures, including the adoption of the latest technology, to mitigate flooding, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

ARAU: Traders at the Perlis East Wind Festival 2025 in Kampung Lat 1000, Tambun Tulang, are counting their losses after heavy rain turned the festival grounds into a muddy disaster.

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 650 tonnes of aid worth RM35 million, contributed by various parties, has been successfully distributed to flood victims nationwide during the 2024/2025 Northeast Monsoon season.

WASHINGTON: US president Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday targeted bank regulators, rocket scientists and tax enforcers for dismissal as a federal judge gave him the green light to continue with the unprecedented remaking of the US civil service - at least for now.

KUANTAN: Enhancing public transportation connectivity, implementing flood mitigation efforts and providing comprehensive facilities to boost the halal sector are among the areas of focus emphasised by the Pahang government in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) which begins next year.

KUALA LUMPUR: Better water management in Kelantan is urgently needed to boost agricultural yields and reduce reliance on imported rice, said Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (KADA) chairman Khalid Abdul Samad.

KOTA KINABALU: The flood situation in Sabah has fully recovered, with the last temporary relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sukau in Kinabatangan officially closed yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR: Students in Kedah, Terengganu, and Kelantan returned to school today for the  2025/2026 academic year.

KOTA BARU: The preparations for the new school term in the 22 schools affected by the floods have been progressing smoothly, with all necessary equipment in place to meet the needs of the 2025/2026 school session that began today.

KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood victims in Sabah remains at 54 people, involving 13 families as of 8am today.

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 8,076 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination candidates were absent from all of their written papers, according to data recorded by the Education Ministry as of Feb 6.