More than 2,000 buried alive in Papua New Guinea landslide, local authorities
The landslide in a remote village buried more than 2,000 people alive and caused major destruction to buildings.
Mon May 27 2024
No Malaysians affected by Taiwan earthquake - Wisma Putra
The Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre in Taipei is actively coordinating efforts with local authorities to obtain further information.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Exclusive - Nigerian kidnappers demand $620,000 for release of school hostages, local authorities say
The school children, some older students and members of school staff were abducted on March 7, in the first mass kidnapping in the country.
Thu Mar 14 2024
Malaysian detained in Norway on suspicion of spying - Wisma Putra
On Monday, the Norwegian press reported that local authorities have arrested a 25-year-old Malaysian student on suspicion of spying in the country.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Additional Aidiladha public holiday for Selangor civil servants on June 30
Datuk Haris Kasim said the additional leave was only for civil servants in the state's departments, state agencies and local authorities.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Malaysia not free from earthquakes - NRECC
NRECC said JMG is conducting engagement sessions with local authorities and stakeholders in the application of seismic hazard maps.
Wed Apr 19 2023
Job Scam: Five victims arrive home safely
The victims managed to flee to Thailand and were rescued by the local authorities before going through the deportation process.
Mon Feb 20 2023
No report of Malaysians affected in Turkiye earthquake so far
Wisma Putra said the Malaysian Embassy in Ankara and the Consulate General in Istanbul are currently liaising with the local authorities.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Kedah gambling ban: Local authorities instructed to monitor all gambling outlets
PBTs in Kedah have been instructed to monitor all gambling and lottery ticket outlets in the state to ensure they comply with the state government's directive to cease operations.
Sun Jan 01 2023
PBT should provide facilities for hawkers, petty traders to do business comfortably
Local Authorities (PBT), especially in urban areas, need to provide comfortable infrastructure and facilities for hawkers and petty traders to conduct business in a conducive environment.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Magnitude 6.2 quake rattles Indonesia's Bali, Java islands - Geophysics agency
Local authorities were checking for any damage caused by the tremors, which were felt strongly in East Java province and Bali.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Floods: Selangor govt tells local authorities to identify clogged drains
Amirudin said they were now more prepared to tackle floods, especially in terms of management as they have made early preparations.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Coal mine blast in Turkiye leaves 25 dead
The death toll from the explosion at a coal mine in the province of Bartin in northern Turkiye has gone up to 25, according to local authorities.
Sat Oct 15 2022
Give greater focus on special needs education - Ras Adiba
Ras Adiba said it is important to make sure that schools and local authorities have the resources to support children of needs properly.
Wed Sep 07 2022
No need for cooperation with local authorities for halal certificate issuance
There is no need for JAKIM to cooperate with PBT to facilitate the issuance of halal certificates to small and micro-business entrepreneurs.
Sun Aug 21 2022