GEORGE TOWN, Nov 11 – Penang, which was hit by floods last Saturday and Sunday, has been receiving countless assistance from various parties. Today, Penang Girl Guides Association received assistance from a non-governmental organisation, ‘Team Salute Malaysia’ to clean up their headquarters building which was badly affected by the floods. Its
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 – Thunderstorms and heavy rain accompanied by strong winds are expected to continue until late evening in Perlis, Kedah and Penang said the Malaysian Meteorological Department today. According to the department, bad weather would also affect Kerian; Larut, Matang & Selama; Hulu Perak; Kuala Kangsar; Kinta;
LUMUT, Nov 11 – There was no sewage pollution in the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia which were hit by flash flood, following the recent incessant heavy rain, said Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) northern region head of operations, Hussain Omar. He said the high location of the tank
MANILA, Nov 11 – Leaders from Asia and the Pacific will converge in Manila next week to discuss measures to help counter the threat posed by terrorists who intend to make the region their safe haven, Southeast Asian diplomats have said. China’s Xinhua news agency reported Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, whose
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 11 – The floods that hit Penang last weekend is a natural disaster and have nothing to do with development projects in the state, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. “This is a natural disaster. We of course welcome views of those who have concerns about this issue. We
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 – The northeast monsoon is expected to start from Monday (Nov 13) and carry on until March in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. “Heavy rain is expected in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Johor in November and December. In December and January, heavy rain is
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 10 – Jailed Parti Keadilan Rakyat de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has filed an application to review the Federal Court’s decision in disallowing him to attend the hearing of his civil case on grounds of coram failure. The notice of motion for review under Rule 137 of the
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 10 – A total of 1,313 people are still staying at flood evacuation centres in Penang compared to 1,987 this morning. A state police flood operations room spokesman said as of 8 pm, six evacuation centres were still open in Seberang Perai Utara (SPU) and two in Seberang Perai
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 10 – No infections, epidemic and risk cases have been reported in the flooded areas in Penang and Kedah, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam. As of yesterday, 403 of 1,111 flood victims have been examined for treatment by 50 medical teams, comprising 32 health teams and 18
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 10 – An opposition assemblyman has accused Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng of being unrepentant for still trying to point fingers at other parties for the floods in Seberang Perai Utara and Seberang Perai Tengah which have not fully subsided yet. Datuk Muhamad Farid Saad (BN-Pulau Betong)
PETALING JAYA, Nov 10 – An alert issued by the Meteorological Department on its Facebook page warns of heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorms expected to hit 12 states nationwide tonight. Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Pahang, Kelantan and Sabah. The alert stated areas that will be
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 – Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak has called on the opposition not to deceive the people by saying that it would replace Goods and Services Tax (GST) with Sales and Service Tax (SST). “Abolish the GST and they (the opposition) can state where they will get RM40
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 9 – Youth Entrepreneurship Forum 2017 (YEF) which will be held on 18 November 2017 (Saturday) at MSOGO Prangin Mall Penang. MSOGO is a coworking space in Penang that aims to incubate success from young talents. YEF’S OBJECTIVE To provide a platform for Youth Entrepreneurs to share their
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 – The Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in Penang and several districts of Perak up to early evening today. In a statement, it identified the Perak districts as Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Manjung, Perak Tengah, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak. — Bernama
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 8 – In light of the recent flood tragedy in Penang, Honda Malaysia has announced a flood relief programme for its customers, whereby discounts of up to 50% will be offered on affected genuine parts. In an announcement posted on their Facebook page yesterday, Honda Malaysia stated that
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 7 – Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, began their maiden visit to Penang by visiting places of worship in George Town, the UNESCO World Heritage site. The British royal couple is on a one-day visit to Penang, which
TASEK GELUGOR, Nov 7 – The Penang state government is reminded to scrutinise proposed development projects before approving them to avert natural disasters such as floods. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak said the approval of development projects must also be in given in accordance with the rules and regulations set
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Nov 7 – Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak arrived at Seberang Perai Tengah District and Land Office here at 10.40am today for a briefing on the floods in Penang. He was given updates on the situation by Penang state secretary Datuk Seri Farizan Darus. The Prime Minister was also briefed
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Nov 7 – Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak today visited Kampung Tanjung Putus, Permatang Pauh here. The Prime Minister arrived at 12.05pm, accompanied by his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong, Penang Chief Minister
KEPALA BATAS, Nov 6 – The government has approved RM2 million to upgrade the drainage and irrigation system damaged by floods in Kulim. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the approval was given at a briefing session on floods around the district presented by Kulim district officer Mohamad Che Nai today.
