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…
Family holiday turns to tragedy as couple killed, two children injured in Gua Musang crash
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — A family’s holiday to Kota Baru ended in tragedy early this morning when a couple died in a crash on KM3 of Jalan Gua Musang-Kuala Krai in…
Flood situation in Sarawak improving, says SDMC chairman after two emergency shelters in Bau close
SERIAN, Feb 1 — Floodwaters in Sarawak are showing signs of receding, with two temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in Bau officially closed, said State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas…
Bank Muamalat offers moratorium of up to six months to Sabah, Sarawak flood victims
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad is offering special flood assistance to customers affected by the floods in Sabah and Sarawak. Its president and chief executive officer Khairul Kamarudin…
Kota Marudu hit by worst floods in decades, thousands evacuated as water rises rapidly
KOTA MARUDU, Feb 1 — Flooding that hit several villages in this district following two days of continuous heavy rain since Wednesday was described by locals as among the worst, with water…
Stronger forest protection as amended National Forestry Act takes effect today in Federal Territories
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 1 — The National Forestry (Amendment) Act 2022 (Act A1667) comes into effect today in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan. Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental…
Deputy premier: Sarawak assessing flood damage, estimates due tomorrow
SERIAN, Feb 1 — The Sarawak government is in the process of collecting data on damages caused by recent floods, with an estimated figure expected by tomorrow, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar…
Penang factory fumigation turns fatal, one dead, one in critical condition
BUTTERWORTH, Feb 1 — A worker was killed, while another is in critical condition after being exposed to and inhaling toxic gas from hazardous chemicals while carrying out pest control fumigation work…
Malaysia reaffirms commitment to Palestinian justice, pushes for Gaza ceasefire’s full execution
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — Malaysia has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, calling for the full implementation of the Jan 15 ceasefire agreement as a vital step towards lasting…