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It’s not just rain, terrain changes are making Malaysia flood faster, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — The floods throughout the Northeast monsoon period do not only depend on rainfall but also are affected by land factors such as land-use change, population density and the effectiveness of local drainage systems. Malaysian Meteorological
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Malaysia identifies 11 active fault zones, seismic alert upgrades in progress
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said today Malaysia has mapped a total of 11 active fault zones nationwide, including several in Peninsular Malaysia. He said the Minerals and Geoscience Department carried
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Malaysia’s gender gap index shows women earn RM3,499 and live 77.6 years, but lag behind in Cabinet leadership
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 26 — Malaysia’s Gender Gap Index (MGGI) rose to 0.708 in 2024, a 0.3-percentage point increase from 0.705 in 2023, supported by strong progress in educational attainment and health and survival, alongside modest gains in economic participation and
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Floods trigger health service shuffle in Perlis as several clinics close temporarily
KANGAR, Nov 26 — Several health facilities in Perlis involving health clinics and village clinics have been temporarily closed due to flooding. Based on an announcement posted on Facebook, the Perlis State Health Department today said the affected health clinics
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Strong currents flip boat in Perak; four survive, skipper found dead in swamp
IPOH, Nov 26 — A local man in his 70s met a fateful end in a swamp after the boat he was steering with four Myanmar nationals aboard capsized in Kampung Sungai Tiang Baroh, near Selekoh yesterday. Acting assistant director
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Fahmi says media safety must not be compromised after attack on sports journalist Haresh Deol
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has urged police to act quickly following the assault on sports journalist Haresh Deol, who also serves as deputy president of the National Press Club (NPC). Fahmi stressed that the
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