MetMalaysia forecasts continuous rain across Sabah, Kelantan and Terengganu for last weekend of 2024 Posted on December 26, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — Continuous rain at the alert level is expected to occur in several parts of Sabah for three days, starting this Saturday (Dec 28), according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In a warning issued at 1 pm today, MetMalaysia said that the affected areas in Sabah will include the interior (Tambunan), the west coast, Tawau (Lahad Datu), Sandakan (Telupid, Kinabatangan, Beluran, and Sandakan), as well as Kudat. Meanwhile, similar weather conditions are forecast to impact Kelantan for three days, starting on Sunday (Dec 29). The areas expected to be affected include Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang, and Pasir Puteh. Terengganu is also expected to experience similar weather conditions during the same period. — Bernama News
Amir Hamzah calls on GLCs to support flood victims through CSR initiatives Posted on December 1, 2024 JOHOR BARU, Nov 30 — Putrajaya is urging all government-linked corporations (GLCs) to come together and assist victims affected by the current floods nationwide. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the GLCs can play a role to assist flood victims in the nine states through their respective… Read More
Two new laws against cyberbullying sails through Dewan Negara Posted on December 17, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — The Dewan Negara today passed the Penal Code (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024 and the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024 to address all forms of bullying. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran stated that the… Read More
Envoy says beneficial economic ties between US and Malaysia set to continue, even with Trump administration Posted on December 6, 2024 GEORGE TOWN, Dec 5 — United States envoy Edgard D. Kagan has today downplayed the impact of the upcoming Donald Trump presidency on the country’s ties with Malaysia, saying it will continue to benefit both sides. However, the US ambassador to Malaysia conceded that the exact details of the new… Read More