Day: September 7, 2024

GEORGE TOWN, Heavy rainfall since this morning has triggered flash floods in multiple areas across the state. The affected areas on the island include Bayan Lepas and Bayan Baru, including Jalan Mayang Pasir, Jalan Mahsuri, Jalan Tun Dr Awang, Kampung Jawa, Lintang Nibong, and Sungai Ara. In Seberang Perai on the mainland, the flood-hit areas are Kepala Batas and Bertam. Videos and photos uploaded on social media show that the floodwaters have nearly submerged several vehicles. According to a state Fire and Rescue Department spokesman, a distress call was received at 2.20 pm, and a team of seven from the

GEORGE TOWN, Heavy rainfall since this morning has triggered flash floods in multiple areas across the state. The affected areas on the island include Bayan Lepas and Bayan Baru, including Jalan Mayang Pasir, Jalan Mahsuri, Jalan Tun Dr Awang, Kampung Jawa, Lintang Nibong, and Sungai Ara. In Seberang Perai on the mainland, the flood-hit areas are Kepala Batas and Bertam. Videos and photos uploaded on social media show that the floodwaters have nearly submerged several vehicles. According to a state Fire and Rescue Department spokesman, a distress call was received at 2.20 pm, and a team of seven from the

KAMPAR, The Perak government has urged all residents in the state to keep flying the Jalur Gemilang (national flag) to keep the spirit of patriotism and unity in the air ahead of Malaysia Day, which will be celebrated on Sept 16 nationwide. State Communications, Multimedia and NGOs Committee chairman Mohd Azlan Helmi said this directive applies to all government, private, residential homes and appropriate locations. ‘Besides the iNational Day that is celebrated every Aug 31, Malaysia Day is also one of the historic events that happened in the country. ‘So since the interval between the two dates is not too

KAMPAR, The Perak government has urged all residents in the state to keep flying the Jalur Gemilang (national flag) to keep the spirit of patriotism and unity in the air ahead of Malaysia Day, which will be celebrated on Sept 16 nationwide. State Communications, Multimedia and NGOs Committee chairman Mohd Azlan Helmi said this directive applies to all government, private, residential homes and appropriate locations. ‘Besides the iNational Day that is celebrated every Aug 31, Malaysia Day is also one of the historic events that happened in the country. ‘So since the interval between the two dates is not too

KOTA BHARU, A 33-year-old man was arrested today for allegedly attempting to smuggle out 374 kilogrammes (kg) of subsidised cooking oil worth RM935 and 264 kg of coarse sugar worth RM910.80. Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Kelantan director, Azman Ismail said the arrest was made during a joint operation by KPDN and the Marine Operations Force of Region Three Pengkalan Kubor in Kampung Pasir Puteh, Cabang Empat, Tumpat, at 7.30 am. ‘In the operation, a suspicious-looking man was apprehended in front of a house in the village. ‘A search of a nearby Perodua Kancil car uncovered