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.
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
