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ALOR SETAR, A mother who gave birth 30 days ago expressed gratitude for being evacuated to a comfortable temporary flood centre that also provides medical assistance. Siti Zulaiha Johari, 33 and her baby have been taking shelter at Sultan Abdul Halim Stadium since Thursday after floods hit her home in Kampung Tanjung, near here. ‘…I am grateful that the relief centre has complete facilities. MOH (Ministry of Health) staff always make sure that I am doing well and remind me to let them know right away if I feel uncomfortable or sick,’ she told Bernama. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, The two-day World Rivers Day celebration, held along the banks of Sungai Tebrau in Johor, starting today, aims to raise awareness about the critical role of rivers and streams, as vital water sources and cherished national treasures. The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) deputy director-general (Business Sector) Amiruddin Alaldin highlighted that World Rivers Day is an annual event endorsed by the United Nations (UN), and celebrated globally in September. ‘As citizens, we often pass by rivers without giving much thought to their condition. Once a year, this event provides Malaysians the chance to connect with their local

ALOR SETAR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a Federal Government allocation of RM13 million for post-flood assistance in Kedah. He stated that the funding would be used for aid, cleaning efforts, and the repair of infrastructure damaged by the disaster. An allocation of RM3 million has been designated for the Kota Setar district alone, while RM10 million is reserved for the entire state to ensure that all reasonable damages and compensation following the floods can be addressed. ‘I urge the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU), and the Kedah State Secretary’s Office to

PADANG BESAR, The Perlis Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) has identified 22 hot spots in the state facing drainage and irrigation issues, contributing significantly to flooding in the region. Perlis JPS director Amir Budiman Abdullah stated that among the areas are Kampung Bakau in Kangar, which is currently experiencing floods, as well as Kampung Titi Besi, Kampung Sungai Padang, and Kampung Kubang Gajah in Arau. “These hot spots have poor drainage systems and are relatively low-lying. When it rains it leads to flooding. In some areas, we are using mobile pumps to reduce the flood risk,” he told reporters

DAVAO CITY – Hundreds of volunteers, including employees, from the City of Mati in Davao Oriental collaborated in a massive cleanup along Pujada Bay as part of the International Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday. The International Coastal Cleanup Day, celebrated every third Saturday of September, calls on individuals, communities and organizations around the world to come together and clean up oceans and coastlines. In a statement, Mayor Michelle Rabat said the event focused on removing waste and debris from the scenic shores of Pujada Bay, which was declared one of the most beautiful bays in the world. She emphasized the