The Star : RM100mil for repair works

20.12.2021 : KUALA LUMPUR : The government will provide a post-flood allocation of RM100mil for the repair of homes and damaged infrastructure, the Prime Minister announced. Datuk Seri Ismail Yaakob said due to the extent of damage caused by massive floods that hit several states, the government will also contribute RM1,000 to all affected households.

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NewStraits Time : PM : Govt providing RM100 million to repair homes, infrastructure

20.12.2021 : KLANG : The government has allocated RM100 million for the repair of homes and infrastructure damage by the floods, which hit several states yesterday, including large parts of the Klang Valley. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob also announced RM1,000 in aid for each household affected by the floods.

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The Star : Focus on climate change

16.12.2021 : KUALA LUMPUR : The country needs to pay serious attention to the impact of rising global temperatures, which will result in more intense dry seasons and increased floods, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Prime Minister said the matter was emphasised at the Third Meeting of the National Water Council (MAN) 2021 which he chaired virtually.

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The Star : Blinken lauds pandemic handling

16.12.2021 : PUTRAJAYA : US Secretary of State Antony Blinken commended Malaysia's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and appreciates the country's contribution of vaccines to Covax, a worldwide vaccine sharing initiative. He said because of Malaysia's remarkable leadership and success, it even had the capacity to distribute excess vaccines to other countries and even to Covax.

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NewStraits Times : Towards Sustainable Environment

16.12.2021 : Water recycling projects between Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) and concessionaires in the states are among the government's efforts towards achieving a sustainable environment and water resources. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the initiative was aimed at optimising the country's existing water resources by adopting the circular economy concept.

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