MELAKA: The Jasin Fire and Rescue Department rescued 80 visitors to the Lama Tiga Budaya waterfall in Asahan on Monday (May 16) after they were trapped by a water surge following a downpour. Operations commander Mohd Rizuan Suliman said upon receiving an emergency call from one of the visitors at about 1pm Monday, the department despatched four men in a fire engine to the … [Read more...] about Firemen rescue 80 visitors trapped at Melaka waterfall by water surge
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Firefighters rescue 13 stranded by Lubuk Ujik water surge
KUANTAN: Quick action by firefighters rescued 13 individuals who were stranded following a water surge incident at Lubuk Ujik, Taman Che Minah Sayang in Maran on Sunday (May 15). Pahang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ismail Abdul Ghani said they received an emergency call at 2.07pm Sunday, and six officers and personnel from the Maran Fire and … [Read more...] about Firefighters rescue 13 stranded by Lubuk Ujik water surge
Water at Selangor rivers surging above dangerous levels
PETALING JAYA: The water at four rivers in Selangor have exceeded dangerous levels, namely Sungai Klang, Sungai Batang Kali and Sungai Tengi di Hulu Selangor as well as Sungai Langat in Kuala Langat. Bernama TV also said on Facebook that water levels are continuing to rise at these rivers. Meanwhile, about 120 victims are believed to be affected by flash foods in the … [Read more...] about Water at Selangor rivers surging above dangerous levels
Gunung Suku water surge caused by heavy rainfall, says Forestry Dept
IPOH: The sudden surge of water and soil from a stream that swept away two hikers at Gunung Suku in Simpang Pulai on Sunday (May 15) is believed to be the result of heavy rainfall. Perak Forestry Department director Datuk Mohamed Zin Yusop said it had rained heavily prior to the pre-dawn incident. "We have also checked and found that no logging licence was issued in the … [Read more...] about Gunung Suku water surge caused by heavy rainfall, says Forestry Dept
Editorial: Material hardship triggers avalanche of opposition
THE current widespread violence in Sri Lanka underscores beyond all doubt the potency of “the agony of the stomach” in the shaping of a country’s politics. The fact that economic hardship in the main led to the countrywide anti-government protests in the first place over the past few months bears this out fully. Material hardship was the trigger to the avalanche of opposition … [Read more...] about Editorial: Material hardship triggers avalanche of opposition