Malaysia – According to the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), the Environment and Water Ministry (Kasa) has been urged to strengthen the flood warning system by ensuring that the warning sound is louder and distinct from other sirens. It said in a statement yesterday that this was one of the key conclusions reached at a special meeting of the Post-Northeast Monsoon …

Malaysia – The number of flood victims in Selangor’s relief centres (PPS) has increased again, while those in Kuala Lumpur and five other states have decreased. The Info Bencana webpage of the Social Welfare Department (JKM) reported yesterday that 62,795 evacuees at 401 PPS in seven states — Selangor, Pahang, Perak, Negri Sembilan, Melaka, Kelantan, and Kuala Lumpur. In Selangor, InfoBencana …

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has called for all the parties and political party leaders to put their efforts into helping the people who are heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic instead of politicking. He noted that as the Covid-19 confirmed cases are still on the rise, political parties should stand together in fighting against the pandemic. …