KEPALA BATAS, Nov 6 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi wants 100% preparedness in the early evacuation of flood victims to face the second and third wave of weather change which is expected to persist until next Feb. Ahmad Zahid said all data on weather forecast obtained
JOHOR BARU, Nov 6 – The Johor government will deploy about 200 members of the Darul Takzim Volunteer Mission soon to assist the flood victims in Penang. Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said a directive had been issued to the Johor Youth and Sports Department to gather the volunteers to
REMBAU, Nov 6 – Umno Youth has mobilised its machinery to help flood victims in Penang especially in Seberang Prai Utara, which is among the worst-hit areas. Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin said their machinery had been in place since yesterday to help the flood victims. “I have contacted the Penang Umno
PARIT BUNTAR, Nov 6 – The Umno Welfare Bureau will send a team of volunteers to find out the urgent needs of the flood victims in Penang. Its chairman Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the bureau would have discussions with the Penang Umno welfare bureau and Penang Umno Liaison Committee chairman
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 – CIMB Bank Berhad confirmed that all of its 27 branches in Penang and 12 in Kedah will be operating based on regular banking hours on Monday, Nov 6, 2017. As of 8pm today, all Self Service Terminals at these branches are also in operation, the bank said
KEPALA BATAS, Nov 5 – Bertam residents who experienced flash floods following more than 15 hours of rain since yesterday evening described the incident as the worst disaster in more than 20 years. The residents also claimed that the water rose rapidly to the extent that they were not able to
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 5 – Penang Barisan Nasional has asked the federal government to set up a special task force to plan for a comprehensive flood mitigation and drainage master plan for the state. Its chairman, Teng Chang Yeow said he has spoken to Penang Federal Action Council chairman Datuk Seri
KUCHING, Nov 5 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi does not want the federal government aid to Penang flood victims to be politicised, although the state is ruled by the Opposition at the federal level. “The federal government is committed to provide aid to all the flood
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 5 – The DAP-led Penang government today conceded that the floods currently affecting more than 100 areas in five districts in the state since yesterday is due to its poor drainage system. State Local Government, Traffic Management and Flood Mitigation Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow admitted that the existing
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 5 – The Penang Hospital continues to function as usual despite being hit by floods in one portion. Penang director of health Datuk Dr M. Sukumar said 104 patients and several newborn babies were moved to flood-free wards and all patients continued to receive their treatment. “The flood-affected areas
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 5 – Weather has played havoc on Penang with heavy rain and gale force winds overnight leaving three people dead and forcing more than 2,000 people to be moved to shelters due to flash floods as of noon today. Two people drowned while a Bangladeshi man was killed
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 – The Malaysian Armed Forces has mobilised its personnel and assets in several areas of flood-ravaged Penang in response to a request for help from Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said the military was helping out in all the flood-hit
BUTTERWORTH, Nov 5 – A Bangladeshi man was killed while a friend of his is missing after a tree fell on their rented house in Kampung Perlis, Jalan Assumption here during the storm havoc in Penang last night. Seberang Perai Utara (SPU) police chief ACP Noozainy Mohd Noor said the public
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 5 – A man who had witnessed the historical visit of the world’s longest reigning monarch, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in 1972 will now get a lifetime opportunity to see Her Majesty’s son, Prince Charles, in person here next Tuesday. The Prince of Wales and Camilla, the Duchess
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 – Residents in northern Peninsular Malaysia, especially in Penang and Kedah need to be cautious of the bad weather that hit the states, expected to continue until Sunday, November 5. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Melaysia) in a recent statement (9.30pm, Nov. 4) warned of a very
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 – Three flights which were scheduled to land at the Penang International Airport had to turn back to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and diverted to Langkawi International Airport due to bad weather today. Penang International Airport senior manager Ramzi Ahmad said the three flights, including one
MIAMI, Nov 4 – A US environmental group filed suit Friday against the Donald Trump administration for allegedly stalling on a deal to protect sea turtles from getting trapped in shrimp nets. Oceana relaunched its lawsuit against the US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross — who also heads the US Fisheries Service —
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 – The ringgit is likely to ease against the US dollar next week on growing optimism over an interest rate hike in the United States next month. Affin Hwang Investment Bank Vice-President and Head of Retail Research, Datuk Dr Nazri Khan Adam Khan said the ringgit was expected
LONDON, Nov 4 – Britain’s ruling Conservatives suspended an MP Friday over unspecified “serious allegations”, as Prime Minister Theresa May announced a new party code of conduct in response to a growing sexual harassment scandal. The action was taken against lawmaker Charlie Elphicke “following serious allegations that have been referred to the
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 – Still reeling from the massive Sept 15 floods, several areas in Penang were once again inundated by flash floods which reportedly reached up to 0.5 metres and uprooted trees as continuous heavy rain and strong winds lasted more than five hours today. The incessant rain
