KUALA LUMPUR, — The number of flood evacuees in Terengganu continued to drop while the overall numbers in Pahang and Johor remained the same with 524 flood victims taking shelter at four temporary relief centres
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KUALA LUMPUR, — Disbursement of the cash aid Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) Phase 1 to 8.2 million recipients begins today. The payment will be credited into the bank accounts or channelled in cash through Bank
Read moreMalaysia set to appoint PNB chief to lead EPF, say sources
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 ― Malaysia is expected to name Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn, group CEO of the country’s largest asset manager Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), as the head of its biggest state pension fund, three
Read moreLRT system best answer to Johor Baru’s congestion woes, says Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation
KUALA LUMPUR, — Johor Baru needs a modern and efficient rail public transport system to cater to the city’s development as a major urban centre, said Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC) president Datuk Mohd Yusoff
Read moreKelantan floods: More than 100 families evacuated in Pasir Puteh
PASIR PUTEH, ― The floods that hit several villages here since last Monday were unexpected with most residents forced to leave their homes unprepared, many only grabbing their personal belongings and documents. The floods, following
Read moreIn KL, housewife pleads not guilty to two counts of cheating in luxury goods fraud totalling over RM1.2m
KUALA LUMPUR, — In separate Sessions Courts here today, a housewife faced charges of cheating two women in a luxury designer goods fraud totalling RM1,267,810, which included Hermes handbags, Rolex watches, and Chanel shoes. Kee
Read moreFelda chairman says in strategic cooperation with Rural Development Ministry to coordinate six focus areas
KUALA LUMPUR, — The strategic collaboration between the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) and the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) is a new dimension in identifying and coordinating six areas of focus including
Read moreMetMalaysia: Alert-level continuous rain warning for Pahang, Johor and Sarawak until tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, ― The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert-level continuous rain warning for several localities in Pahang, Johor and Sarawak until tomorrow. In a statement, MetMalaysia said that continuous rain is expected
Read moreNadma: Number of flood victims in three states still at 289 this morning
KUALA LUMPUR, ― There is no change to the flood situation in several areas in three states as 289 evacuees are still sheltering at seven temporary relief centres as of 6am today. -ADVERTISEMENT- According to
Read moreBe prepared for fourth wave of floods in Johor, state exco tells agencies
KULAI, — The Johor government has instructed all relevant agencies to be prepared to face the possibility of a fourth wave of floods in the state. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd
Read moreFour rivers in Kelantan exceed danger levels
KOTA BHARU, — Four rivers in three districts in Kelantan exceeded the danger level as of 6pm today following continuous rain since last Friday. According to the publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my portal, the water level of Sungai Kelantan
Read moreDomestic Trade Ministry assures no increase in price of goods in Perlis
KANGAR, — The Perlis enforcement office of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has given the assurance that there will be no price increase for nine controlled items under the 2023
Read moreAnwar: Incoming Agong Sultan Ibrahim knows Constitution, merely concerned that corruption is systemic
PUTRAJAYA, — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today again sought to allay concern over Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor’s suggestion to place the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) under the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. In a
Read moreEnergy Commission: 85pc of domestic consumers not affected by Jan-June 2024 electricity tariff adjustment
PUTRAJAYA, — A total of 85 per cent or seven million domestic consumers in Peninsular Malaysia will not be affected by the electricity tariff adjustment for the January 1 to June 30, 2024 period, implemented
Read moreFahmi: MyDigital ID registration exercise for civil servants progressing well
PUTRAJAYA, — The process of registering the National Digital Identity or MyDigital ID, involving 1.6 million civil servants, is progressing well, unity government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said. Fahmi, who is also communications minister, said the
Read moreMetMalaysia issues advisory on tropical storm ‘Jelawat’
SANDAKAN, — The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued an advisory on tropical storm “Jelawat” moving westwards approximately 396km north-east of Davao, the Philippines. According to MetMalaysia, the distance of the tropical storm from the nearest
Read moreZaharif on the way to mosque for Friday prayer when hit by car, says brother
IPOH, — Student Mohammad Zaharif Affendi Muhd Zamrie,17, who died after being hit by a car near Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Jati, Ipoh yesterday was preparing to go to the mosque to perform Friday prayers.
Read morePAS win in Kemaman won’t hurt unity government now but could spell pain in GE16, says Umno’s Isham Jalil
KUALA LUMPUR, — The PAS victory in last weekend’s Kemaman by-election has no significance to the federal government now despite the margin of its victory, said former Umno information chief Isham Jalil. He also said
Read moreSarawak police: 18-year-old arrested in connection with case of abandoned newborn girl in Bandar Baru Semariang
KUCHING, — An 18-year-old youth has been arrested in connection with the case of an abandoned newborn baby girl discovered in Bandar Baru Semariang on Wednesday. In a statement today, Kuching district police chief ACP
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