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
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TNB shuts 455 substations amid floods, warns of electrocution risks as monsoon rages Posted on December 4, 2024 PETALING JAYA, Dec 3 — Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has shut down electrical substations in several flood-affected areas across the states to prevent electricity-related accidents, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said this was to ensure public… Read More
Syrians in Malaysia celebrate end of Assad regime by changing to rebel flag at embassy, sharing food and prayers (VIDEO) Posted on December 9, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — Syrians in Malaysia came together to celebrate the end of decades of Assad family rule following president Bashar al-Assad’s resignation and a peaceful transfer of power, as confirmed by ally Russia. A video shared on social media platform X showed Syrians outside the Syrian Embassy… Read More