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Nadma launches MyDIMS app for real‑time disaster alerts and reporting

Nadma launches MyDIMS app for real‑time disaster alerts and reporting

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) has launched the Malaysian Disaster Information Management System (MyDIMS) application, which allows the public to monitor situations and report any disaster-related information. The launch of the application was officiated by NADMA director-general Meor Ismail Meor Akim at the Resilient Asia 2026 exhibition here today.

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Anwar announces RM1,500 aid per family after Sandakan fire disaster after ground inspection

Anwar announces RM1,500 aid per family after Sandakan fire disaster after ground inspection

SANDAKAN, April 22 — The Federal Government today announced a compassionate aid of RM1,500 for families affected by a major fire in Kampung Bahagia here early Sunday.  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the financial assistance will be coordinated and channelled through the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) under the Prime Minister’s Department and the

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DPM Zahid: Central disaster committee to coordinate aid for 9,000 displaced in Kampung Bahagia fire

DPM Zahid: Central disaster committee to coordinate aid for 9,000 displaced in Kampung Bahagia fire

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The Central Disaster Management Committee will coordinate efforts with the federal and Sabah governments in terms of basic needs, temporary accommodation and welfare of fire victims in Kampung Bahagia, Batu Sapi, Sandakan. Deputy Prime Minister and chairman of the committee, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, said the priority at

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Malaysia, Brunei to empower disaster management commitment via Nadma-NDMC cooperation, says DPM Zahid

Malaysia, Brunei to empower disaster management commitment via Nadma-NDMC cooperation, says DPM Zahid

PUTRAJAYA, April 9 — Malaysia and Brunei will continue to strengthen bilateral cooperation in disaster management, particularly expertise sharing, capacity building and joint training, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid who is also the Central Disaster Management Committee (JPBP) chairman, said the effort was implemented through collaboration between the National

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Drought disaster declaration lifted in Tawau, water supply in Sebatik still monitored

Drought disaster declaration lifted in Tawau, water supply in Sebatik still monitored

    KOTA KINABALU, March 25 — Authorities have lifted the drought disaster declaration in Tawau following improved conditions, although water supply issues in Pulau Sebatik remain under close watch. In a statement, Tawau District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) chairman Joseph Pang said the decision was made after recent assessments showed the situation no longer

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US0 oil is not strategy, it is an invitation to disaster — Phar Kim Beng

US$200 oil is not strategy, it is an invitation to disaster — Phar Kim Beng

MARCH 12 — The possibility of oil reaching US$200 per barrel has been openly raised in the context of the escalating confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Iranian officials have warned that sustained attacks and disruptions to shipping could drive prices to that level while threatening tankers and energy infrastructure linked to their

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Govt to beef up Civil Defence Force training for climate change and disaster response

Govt to beef up Civil Defence Force training for climate change and disaster response

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — The government will continue to strengthen the capacity, training and preparedness of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) in line with efforts to build a more resilient Malaysia in facing the challenges of climate change and increasingly complex disaster risks. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said

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Tenom declared disaster zone after floods, landslides; roads cut off, says district officer

Tenom declared disaster zone after floods, landslides; roads cut off, says district officer

TENOM, Jan 5 — The Tenom District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) declared the district a flood and landslide disaster zone this afternoon. Its chairman, District Officer Alexander Liew, made the declaration based on field reports detailing that five villages have been inundated and the water level of Sungai Padas has risen. “Residents are advised to

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Kota Kinabalu declared flood disaster area as flash floods cut off roads, forcing families into evacuation centres

Kota Kinabalu declared flood disaster area as flash floods cut off roads, forcing families into evacuation centres

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 4 — The Kota Kinabalu District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) has officially declared the district a flood disaster area last night. Kota Kinabalu City Mayor, Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah, who is also the committee chairman, stated that the declaration was made based on reports and field information received from relevant agencies.

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