Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain.
A woman wades through floodwater in Tumpat, on the outskirts of Kota Bahru in Kelantan state on the east coast of Malaysia, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.
Anwar told Parliament on Tuesday that it would cost an estimated 1 billion ringgit to repair infrastructure damaged by the floods. He said the government will consider compensation for those who lost assets. The floods have affected tourism, with Malaysian officials urging citizens to defer travel plans to southern Thailand, a popular holiday destination.The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop.
Speaker's ruling clears path for Trudeau's government to face successive tests of confidence in days ahead Less than a year after an LED volume wall was introduced to the film world in Saskatchewan, the equipment is making its exit from the province.Saskatchewan received yet more snow as winter continues to ramp up on the prairies. With the increased precipitation, communities have recorded dipping temperatures – with a handful breaking or tying longstanding records.A young history buff was able to reunite a Guelph, Ont. woman with letters written by her husband almost 80 years ago.
The Provincial Auditor of Saskatchewan is recommending that the province improve its system of monitoring sales of farmland to foreign entities.The ongoing Canada Post strike has forced a number of charitable organizations to rethink their holiday donation strategies, including the Regina Food Bank.The Provincial Auditor assessed the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s 911 call taking and dispatching processes for fire emergencies, focusing on the Provincial Emergency Communications Centre.
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