DPM Zahid: Armed Forces trucks mobilised to transport SPM candidates to exam centres in flood-hit Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu Posted on December 2, 2024 By serv BAGAN DATUK, Dec 1 — Three-, five- and seven-ton Malaysian Armed Forces trucks have been mobilised to three states badly hit by floods to ferry Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination candidates between dormitories and examination centres since yesterday. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is National… Read more
Home Ministry to resolve identification document issues for 12,000 students in Malaysia within a year, says Saifuddin Nasution Posted on December 2, 2024 By serv SEMPORNA, Dec 1 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has pledged to resolve the issue of identification documents involving 12,000 students in the country within six to 12 months. Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said KDN, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE), has profiled approximately 12,000 students in… Read more
Kelantan issues alert for second wave of floods from Dec 4 as evacuee numbers climb Posted on December 2, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — The Kelantan state government has issued a warning about a potential second wave of floods starting Wednesday, December 4. “Caution! Kelantan has been forecasted to face a second wave of floods on December 4,” the state government announced in a social media post today, according… Read more
Two drown in Machang after refusing to evacuate, taking Kelantan’s flood death toll to five Posted on December 2, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — Two men have drowned in separate incidents in the Machang area, bringing the total number of flood-related deaths in Kelantan to five. Kelantan Police Chief, Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat, confirmed the victims were both elderly men, aged 72 and 78, who had been checking on… Read more
Former reality show contestant granted bail in ongoing rape investigation, say Johor cops Posted on December 2, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — A former contestant of a local television comedy reality show, arrested recently on suspicion of raping a woman in her 20s, has been granted police bail. Johor Baru South District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat, confirmed the release when contacted by national daily Berita… Read more
At Bersatu AGM, delegates reaffirm Muhyiddin’s role as Perikatan’s PM candidate for GE16 Posted on December 1, 2024 By serv SHAH ALAM, Nov 30 — At its seventh annual general meeting (AGM) today, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia delegates voiced their support for party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as the prime ministerial candidate for Opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the next general election. Bersatu members emphasised the coalition’s foundation… Read more
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses solidarity, offers aid to Malaysia amid flood crisis, says PM Anwar Posted on December 1, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has conveyed his intention to send contributions to assist Malaysians affected by the devastating floods, as a gesture of solidarity and support during this difficult time. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shared that this sentiment was expressed by his… Read more
Police deploy helicopters to aid Kelantan flood relief centres cut off by road Posted on December 1, 2024 By serv PASIR MAS, Nov 30 — Assistance in the form of food supplies and necessities to nine temporary relief centres (PPS) that have been cut off from land routes will be provided using helicopters belonging to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said that so… Read more
PKR delays national congress due to flood crisis, plans hybrid special session Posted on December 1, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — PKR has postponed its national congress, originally set for December 14-16 in Johor, citing the flood crisis affecting several states. The party’s information chief Fahmi Fadzil said the decision was made by the leadership, adding that the congress will be rescheduled. “The leadership has decided… Read more
Amir Hamzah calls on GLCs to support flood victims through CSR initiatives Posted on December 1, 2024 By serv 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