Dubai’s flood aftermath, Malaysian travellers facing difficultlies

2024-04-18T12:32+0200thesundaily (en)

DUBAI : Passengers at Dubai Airport are contending with the aftermath of the city’s worst flood in 75 years, which has led to disruptions in luggage retrieval. Media reports said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessed its heaviest rainfall from late Monday through Tuesday night, surpassing....

Dubai's flood aftermath, Malaysian travellers facing difficulties

2024-04-18T12:03+0200thestar-my (en)

DUBAI: Passengers at Dubai Airport are contending with the aftermath of the city's worst flood in 75 years, which has led to disruptions in luggage retrieval. Media reports said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessed its heaviest rainfall from late Monday through Tuesday night, surpassing....

QuickCheck: Was an aircraft in a London museum once used for Sabah flood relief?

2024-04-18T02:51+0200thestar-my (en)

Every museum artefact and exhibit has a story to tell. Some tell stories of forgotten disasters, some deepen our understanding of the ancient past, and when it comes to retired vehicles, they could tell us of their adventures in lands far away from where they rest today.

INTERACTIVE: Which district has suffered the most losses from floods?

2024-04-18T02:51+0200thestar-my (en)

PETALING JAYA: As floods hit several parts of Peninsular Malaysia , the nation is bracing for more rain that comes with the current inter-monsoon season. This is following incidents of flooding in Subang and Sungai Buloh in Selangor on Tuesday (April 16), which caused nearly 400 people to seek shelter from the rising waters.

Analysts foresee Malaysia's construction jobs flow to pick up

2024-04-17T13:09+0200kualalumpurtimes (en)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Analysts have foreseen Malaysia 's construction jobs flow to pick up amid a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects. Kenanga Research said in its recent report that it remained positive on Malaysia's construction sector ahead of the roll-out of various mega....

Analysts foresee Malaysia's construction jobs flow to pick up

2024-04-17T13:08+0200english-news-cn (en)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Analysts have foreseen Malaysia 's construction jobs flow to pick up amid a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects. Kenanga Research said in its recent report that it remained positive on Malaysia's construction sector ahead of the roll-out of various mega....

Analysts foresee Malaysia's construction jobs flow to pick up

2024-04-17T13:07+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Analysts have foreseen Malaysia 's construction jobs flow to pick up amid a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects. Kenanga Research said in its recent report that it remained positive on Malaysia's construction sector ahead of the roll-out of various mega....

Analysts foresee Malaysia's construction jobs flow to pick up

2024-04-17T12:39+0200china.org.cn (en)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Analysts have foreseen Malaysia 's construction jobs flow to pick up amid a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects. Kenanga Research said in its recent report that it remained positive on Malaysia's construction sector ahead of the roll-out of various mega....

SUNGAI BULOH PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE CENTRE TO DELIVER AID TO FLOOD VICTIMS - MP

2024-04-16T21:32+0200bernama (en)

“So far, a temporary relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Merbau Sempak has been opened, accommodating more than 100 flood victims. “I also contacted officers from JKM (Social Welfare Department), NADMA (National Disaster Management Agency), PDRM (Royal Malaysia Police), and relevant agencies to....

Sungai Buloh parliamentary service centre to deliver aid to flood victims, says MP

2024-04-16T18:06+0200malaymail (en)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Sungai Buloh Parliamentary Service Centre has been ordered to deliver aid to lessen the burden of flash flood victims in the constituency, said Sungai Buloh Member of Parliament Datuk R. Ramanan. The entrepreneur development and cooperatives deputy minister said in a....

Sembrong Dam to be upgraded to overcome water supply woes

2024-04-16T12:16+0200thesundaily (en)

ISKANDAR PUTERI : The Johor state government intends to upgrade the functions of the Sembrong Dam in Kluang to supply water to consumers in the district and nearby areas in the future. State Public Works, Transportation, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad....

Sembrong dam to be upgraded to overcome water supply woes, says Johor exco

2024-04-16T10:50+0200malaymail (en)

Johor Public Works, Transportation, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the current dam’s main function was as a water catchment and flood mitigation area. — Bernama pic. ISKANDAR PUTERI, April 16 — The Johor government intends to upgrade the....

Tourist Boom in Thailand: Record-Breaking 518 Billion Baht Revenue Led by Chinese and Malaysian Visitors

2024-04-16T10:49+0200thai-news (en)

Imagine a flood of excitement and cultural exchange generating a staggering 518.04 billion baht in a single swoop – that’s the incredible impact tourists have had recently. Leading this vibrant procession into the heart of adventure and exploration were visitors from across the globe, with the....

World News | All Passengers Rescued After Floodwaters Swept a Bus off a Bridge in Northern Kenya

2024-04-09T14:14+0200latestly (en)

Nairobi (Kenya), Apr 9 (AP) Fifty-one passengers were rescued after the bus they were travelling in was swept away by floodwaters on a river bridge in northern Kenya, authorities said Tuesday. The bus is still stuck in the river some 30 metres away from the bridge, although the waters are continuing....

Aging cities more vulnerable to climate change: study

2024-04-09T08:13+0200koreaherald (en)

Cities with large populations of older residents show greater vulnerability to climate change due to inadequate investment in green infrastructure and spaces such as parks and forests, according to a study conducted by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology on Tuesday.