PUTRAJAYA, Feb 1 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), as the secretariat of the Central Disaster Management Committee (JPBP), to…
Sarawak govt ready to raise financial aid for locals affected by floods, Premier Abang Jo says
BINTULU, Feb 1 — The government is prepared to increase financial allocations to support flood-affected residents across the state, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said today. He said the…
Register your name so aid can be distributed, DPM Fadillah urges Sarawak flood victims
KUCHING, Feb 1 — Flood victims in Sarawak can visit the nearest Resident’s Office or temporary relief centre to register their names for them to receive aid. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri…
Monitor Kapit landslide site to ensure safety, Works Minister Nanta tells Sarawak JKR
KAPIT, Feb 1 — Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has urged the Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR) to closely monitor soil movement at the landslide site along Jalan Song-Temalat-Kanowit which…
University student loses RM147,000 in Shopee and police impersonation scam
KUANTAN, Feb 1 — A university student lost RM147,000 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate impersonating Shopee representatives and police officers last month. Pahang Police Chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman…
Police detain one Indonesian suspect in MMEA shooting case, second man still at large
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — One of two Indonesian men sought by police over a shooting incident off the coast of Tanjung Rhu, Banting, on January 24 was arrested in Teluk Panglima…
MACC intensifies efforts to uncover other vape smuggling syndicates
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is actively conducting intelligence operations to detect whether there are other electronic cigarette (vape) smuggling syndicates. MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk…
PM Anwar calls for unity, compassion in nation’s development in Federal Territories Day message
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — The spirit of compassion, which consistently emphasises the importance of loving, respecting and appreciating fellow citizens and the nation, must continue to be upheld in driving the…
Kota Marudu, Kota Belud and Telupid residents return home as floods recede, shelters close
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 1 — Authorities declared that Kota Marudu, Kota Belud and Telupid have recovered from the floods, allowing all affected residents to return home today. Kota Marudu district officer Meirin…
Selangor to begin Quran-based STEM education this year, says MB
SHAH ALAM, Feb 1 — The Selangor government will begin incorporating a Quran-based science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curriculum in religious schools managed by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) this…