Day: September 18, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The number of flood victims relocated to temporary relief centres in Kedah and Penang has risen this morning, with Perlis also opening its relief centres in response to the growing number of flood-affected individuals. In KEDAH, the number of victims has surged to 2,194 as of 8 am, up from 675 reported at 5 pm yesterday. State Social Welfare Department director Datuk Zulkhairi Zainol Abidin said these victims, from 388 families across six districts – Kubang Pasu, Pendang, Kulim, Pokok Sena, Kuala Muda and Kota Setar, have been moved to 11 relief centres. ‘Pokok Sena has been the

KOTA BHARU, A total of 2,051 dengue cases were reported in Kelantan between Jan 1 and Sept 7, an increase of 8.4 per cent compared to 1,892 cases in the same period last year. Kelantan Health Department (JKNK) director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin said, there were two deaths due to the disease during the period. “Some 129 dengue outbreaks were reported up to Sept 7, compared to 150 outbreaks in the same period last year. Of these, 96 outbreaks have been resolved while 33 are still active. ‘There are seven dengue hotspot areas in Kelantan, with two still active and

SIBU, Domestic violence is one of the issues that needs to be given serious attention by members of community-based organisations (CBO) under the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM). KPWKM secretary-general Datuk Dr Maziah Che Yusoff said this is because all CBO members can play an important role in protecting and supporting target groups under the Children’s Act 2001. ‘The CBO chairpersons and members are the closest individuals to the community, acting as the eyes and ears for the authorities, particularly the ministry, in addressing abuse, neglect, and violence faced by the local community. ‘As such, community members

KUALA LUMPUR, Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower as most traders remained on the sidelines ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s potential rate cut. At 12.30 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 6.59 points to 1,657.69 from Tuesday’s close of 1,664.28. The benchmark index opened 0.05 of-a-point higher at 1,664.33 and moved between 1,655.08 and 1,664.78 throughout the morning trading session. Decliners led gainers 523 to 326, with 422 counters unchanged, 1,234 untraded and nine suspended. Turnover stood at 1.41 billion units worth RM1.46 billion. Hong Leong Investment Bank said that ahead of the

KOTA BHARU, A total of 2,051 dengue cases were reported in Kelantan between Jan 1 and Sept 7, an increase of 8.4 per cent compared to 1,892 cases in the same period last year. Kelantan Health Department (JKNK) director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin said, there were two deaths due to the disease during the period. “Some 129 dengue outbreaks were reported up to Sept 7, compared to 150 outbreaks in the same period last year. Of these, 96 outbreaks have been resolved while 33 are still active. ‘There are seven dengue hotspot areas in Kelantan, with two still active and