Natural Disasters

Dec 5, 2024 | bernama.com | Natural Disasters

KUANTAN, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The Pahang government is considering the installation of solar panels for PR1MA housing projects, Local Government, Housing, Environment and Green Technology Committee chairman Datuk Mohammad Fakhruddin Mohd Ariff said. He said the matter is currently being discussed with Tenaga Nasional Berhad, and if deemed suitable, it will be presented to the Property and Housing Board for approval.

Dec 4, 2024 | bernama.com | Natural Disasters

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Over 100 films will compete in 24 categories at the 33rd Malaysia Film Festival (FFM33) this Saturday. National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) chief executive officer, Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib, said FFM33 reintroduces the Best Documentary category this year after recognising documentaries as an integral part of the ecosystem for the development of local films and content.

Dec 3, 2024 | malaysiantribune.com | Natural Disasters

KUANTAN: An assemblyman today proposed that a takaful scheme be introduced to assist small- and medium-scale farmers who suffer losses from crop destruction caused by natural disasters. Ho Chi Yang (DAP-Tanah Rata) said the initiative should be introduced to ease the burden on farmers who did not have enough capital to resume planting activities after a disaster.

Nov 28, 2024 | thetravel.com | Natural Disasters

Volcanoes are one of the world's most fascinating geologic marvels, but they are also dangerous. Volcanoes can be found all over the world, with the United States tallying up at least 170 active ones. Many countries keep watch on their resident volcanoes lest they erupt and decimate nearby communities, yet volcano tourism remains popular, and many travelers even book hotels with views of volcanoes. In some places, like Italy, people travel specifically to visit volcanoes with active lava flows.

Nov 12, 2024 | menafn.com | Natural Disasters

UNFPA Buys Dignity Kits For Women, Girls Affected By Natural Disasters In Cambodia 11/12/2024 10:30:18 AM (MENAFN- IANS) Phnom Penh, Nov 12 (IANS) The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has procured 1,000 dignity kits to be distributed to women and girls affected by floods, typhoons, droughts and other natural disasters as well as survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in Cambodia, said its press release on Tuesday.