Day: September 21, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds, expected to affect several states until 6 pm today. In a statement, MetMalaysia said the warnings cover Perlis and Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena and Padang Terap in Kedah. It is also expected to affect Kuching, Sri Aman and Sarikei (Pakan and Julau) in Sarawak, as well as Telupid, Kinabatangan and Beluran in Sandakan, Sabah. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

LABUAN, A group of China-based heavy industry firms made a working visit to the containerised port of Labuan Liberty Wharf today. This marks the first-ever visit by a foreign business delegation to the port, sparking potential investments, and reshaping the island’s new manufacturing sector. The delegation, composed of well-established companies from Hangzhou, included Siemens Energy High Voltage Circuit Breaker Co. Ltd, Laian KLX Industrial Liability Co. Ltd, Chang Zhou KLX Machinery Technology Co. Ltd, InnoVision Capital, and Hangzhou ZhiYi Business Management Co. Ltd. Labuan Corporation (LC) board member Datuk Seri Simon Liew Shan Wen organised and facilitated the visit. The

PUTRAJAYA, A total of 5,822.59 hectares of rice crops in the northern states have been affected by flooding, with an estimated loss of RM32 million in rice yield. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said that his ministry will provide post-disaster assistance to affected farmers, livestock breeders, and fishermen, through a coordinated effort. Rice growers will receive aid via the Padi Crop Disaster Fund (TBTP), while the Agricultural Disaster Fund (TBP) will support those involved in agro-food activities other than rice cultivation. ‘In addition to the assistance, AgroBank has announced a moratorium on payments for its customers

ALOR SETAR, A mother who gave birth 30 days ago expressed gratitude for being evacuated to a comfortable temporary flood centre that also provides medical assistance. Siti Zulaiha Johari, 33 and her baby have been taking shelter at Sultan Abdul Halim Stadium since Thursday after floods hit her home in Kampung Tanjung, near here. ‘…I am grateful that the relief centre has complete facilities. MOH (Ministry of Health) staff always make sure that I am doing well and remind me to let them know right away if I feel uncomfortable or sick,’ she told Bernama. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar

KUCHING, Sarawak is all geared up to host the Para Sukan Malaysia (Para SUKMA) 2024 which will kick off tomorrow here. Speaking to Bernama ahead of tomorrow’s opening ceremony, Sarawak SUKMA Chief Executive Officer Datuk Hii Chang Kee said the 27 committees involved are 100 percent ready to host the Games which ends next Saturday. He added that they are ready to receive over 1,200 athletes with disability (PWD), 50 support athletes and 719 officials representing 15 contingents nationwide during the Games. “Preparations for the SUKMA had been made simultaneously with the SUKMA (held from Aug 17-24). We are ready