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 – When compared to yesterday, the number of flood refugees seeking shelter in relief centers (PPS) in Pahang, Johor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan, and Sabah increased this morning. According to the State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat in Pahang, 2,188 flood casualties were recorded at 51 PPS across eight districts. The second wave of floods has claimed the lives of 1,421 …