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Vietnam acts early to better disaster management

The National Week for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control in 2024 is taking place across Vietnam from May 17-22 under the theme of “Anticipatory action – a proactive approach to disaster management”, with an aim to raise the community’s capacity and the responsibility of all levels and sectors in this work.

People drill well to save the coffee area that is gradually drying up due to drought (Photo: VNA)

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Malaysia strengthens measures to cope with COVID-19 wave

Malaysia’s Health Ministry (MOH) has reported 1,230 COVID-19 cases between May 12 and 18, an increase of 14.8% from the 1,071 cases reported in the week earlier. However, no new deaths from the disease have been reported since April 25.

Malaysia’s Health Ministry (MOH) has reported 1,230 COVID-19 cases between May 12 and 18. (Photo: Reuters)