Tsunami news for Pinang, Malaysia

Malaysian government to hold talks with Air Astana Jan 21, 2005
...resorts and hotels on the Pinang Island hadn’t taken severe damage and started its work. The general damage as a result of the tsunami reached several tens ... Kazinform,

Fishermen seek role in mangrove replanting project Jan 18, 2005
Kawan and Sungai Chenaam, in Seberang Prai, and Kuala Sungai Pinang in Balik ... the important role of mangroves in natural disasters like the tsunami has been ... Malay Mail,

Tsunami Victims: Little comfort at relief centre Jan 15, 2005
...is forced to leave her eldest child, 17, who suffers from cerebral palsy, with her mother in Sungai Pinang, Jelutong. ... I was at work when the tsunami struck and ... Malay Mail,

TV3 lends a helping hand to tsunami victims Jan 7, 2005
...up north to provide disaster relief and distribute aid to the tsunami victims from ... Seberang Prai and Kota Kuala Muda in Kedah and Balik Pulau in Pulau Pinang. ... The Malaysia Star,

INDONESIA * ASIA * TSUNAMI * VICTIMS Dec 27, 2004
Gigantic waves also ... 48 people on the Malaysian island of Pinang and the ... Spreading over the surface of the Indian Ocean, the tsunami caused serious harm ... RIA Novosti,

Don't touch the mangroves Jan 9, 2005
...the mangroves shielded them from the strong waves and acted as a buffer when the tsunami hit Pulau Betong, Balik Pulau, Batu Kawan and Kuala Sungai Pinang. ... New Straits Times,

In mid-Michigan, Asian natives watch with despair, disbelief Dec 30, 2004
...are natives of Ipoh, Malaysia, an inland community that was not affected by the tsunami. ... Liew talked with an uncle who lives on the island of Pinang, Malaysia. ... MLive.com,

Meulaboh survivors at desperation point Jan 1, 2005
The tsunami has destroyed our lives," he said. ... A 21-year-old resident of Pasir Pinang subdistrict, also in Johan Pahlawan district, was using a pedicab to ... Jakarta Post,

Fishermen head out, risking lives Dec 28, 2004
...were a little wary about heading out to sea so soon after the tsunami disaster on ... how are we going to earn a living,� said Cheang, from Sungai Pinang Kecil. ... The Malaysia Star,

Army hopes unrest will ease after Aceh tragedy Jan 9, 2005
...army is optimistic the southern violence will ease after the tsunami also hit ... victim was Somsak Rakchart, assistant district chief of Krong Pinang sub-district ... Bangkok Post,

Najib: Fishermen can return to sea Jan 4, 2005
...repairs had been set up under the Balik Pulau district tsunami relief fund ... located at Sungai Batu, Sungai Burung, Pulau Betong, Kuala Sungai Pinang and Teluk ... The Malaysia Star,

Aid trickles in as toll tops 135,000 Dec 31, 2004
...feet above sea level, and the southernmost islands were swamped by the tsunami. ... but Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed Najib said flooding in the Pinang and Kedah ... KSBI 52,

Chinese-speaking counsellors offer help Jan 6, 2005
...and Pulau Betong, Kuala Sungai Pinang and Kuala Jalan Baru in Balik Pulau. For the counselling service, Bahasa Malaysia or English-speaking tsunami victims can ... The Malaysia Star,

Environmental Impact: How Penang fishermen were saved Jan 7, 2005
...their perseverance - the swamps acted as a buffer against the tsunami and saved ... like Pulau Betong, Balik Pulau, Batu Kawan and Kuala Sungai Pinang proved to be ... New Straits Times,

Strangers offer help to victims Jan 1, 2005
The muhibbah spirit could not be stronger during the tsunami disaster here ... A team from the Persatuan Kontraktor Perkhidmatan Pembersihan Pulau Pinang was also ... The Malaysia Star,