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
Four Wangsa Maju Puspakom officers under probe for approving unfit vehicles, CEO vows action Posted on January 3, 2025 SHAH ALAM, Jan 2 — Four officers from the Wangsa Maju branch of the Voluntary Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) have been summoned to provide statements in connection with an investigation into vehicles allegedly approved by the centre despite failing to meet the required standards. Puspakom chief executive officer Mahmood Razak… Read More
Sarawak prioritises green economy, no plans for rare earth mining yet, says Abang Johari Posted on December 31, 2024 KUCHING, Dec 30 — Sarawak does not see the need to make rare earth element (REE) mining activities its main industry despite being listed in the top 10 states with high REE yields, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the industry would affect the environment,… Read More
PM Anwar pledges to address concerns over rumoured changes to media laws Posted on December 5, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has today assured the press that his administration is willing to listen to criticisms against several proposed amendments to media-related laws. In a Facebook post, Anwar said his senior press secretary, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, had represented him in receiving… Read More