Amanah postpones national convention scheduled for Dec 28 due to floods Posted on December 14, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — Parti Amanah Negara’s (Amanah) 2024 National Convention, initially scheduled for Dec 28-29, has been postponed due to the ongoing flood situation in several states. Amanah secretary-general Muhammad Faiz Fadzil said that, in light of the decision, the National Convention for its Women (AWAN), Youth and Young Women (WARDA) wings on Dec 27 had also been postponed. “The National Leadership Committee has decided on new dates for the 2024 National Convention, which will now take place on Jan 25 and 26, 2025, at the KSL Esplanade Hotel, Klang, Selangor. “… the National Convention for the party’s wings will be held on Jan 24, 2025, at the same venue,” he said in a statement today. Following the postponement, Faiz urged Amanah machinery at all levels to assist with flood relief efforts, particularly post-flood recovery in affected areas. “The National Leadership Committee apologises for the inconvenience caused to Amanah leaders, delegates, members, supporters and all other parties affected by this postponement,” he added. — Bernama News
Thunderstorms, heavy rain warning for KL, Putrajaya and eight other states Posted on January 6, 2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and eight states until 9 pm today. In a statement, MetMalaysia said the affected states include Kedah (covering Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling,… Read More
They offered us RM4,000 a month: Two Johoreans rescued from Sihanoukville relate how they fell for con job offer in Cambodia Posted on November 10, 2024 KOTA TINGGI, Nov 9 — Two friends who were promised employment with RM4,000 salary a month ended up as victims of an employment syndicate in Cambodia. Both victims from Felda Air Tawar 4 were initially offered employment at a casino in the country and were later forced to become scammers… Read More
Tears flow as Penang boy, 10, laid to rest after choking on gummy Posted on February 22, 2025 KEPALA BATAS, Feb 21 — A 10-year-old boy who died after choking on gummy candy was laid to rest this afternoon at the Masjid Jamek Permatang Binjai Muslim cemetery in Penaga at around 3.20 pm. The funeral prayer was performed at 2.45 pm, and more than 150 mourners, including his… Read More