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

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

MELAKA, Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh announced that the state government is targeting 88 per cent home ownership by 2030. He noted that at least 4,191 housing units need to be built annually to achieve this goal. “According to a report by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the housing development sector in Melaka has shown positive performance in 2023, with home ownership rates at 84.5 per cent, higher than the national average of 76.5 per cent. “Meanwhile, data from the National Property Information Centre (NAPIC) for the second quarter of 2024 recorded that Melaka continues to maintain

KLUANG, A total of 164 Taman Idaman residents here, breathed a sigh of relief when the residential land they have lived in for over 20 years finally became their property. Chairman of the Housing and Local Government committee Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said it was a result of the Johor state government’s success in resolving the land ownership issue after the establishment of a task force through an initiative by the Kluang District Office. “Finally, this matter is completed and those who pay Notice 5A (Offer Letter of Land Ownership) get ownership rights. With this grant, the value of

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the establishment of the Dr Syed Husin Ali Chair at any faculty of Universiti Malaya (UM) to delve deeper into the scholar’s intellectual contributions. Anwar said he has asked Higher Education Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, to swiftly move forward with the proposal, pending the approval of the late Prof Syed Husin’s family. ‘The Chair shouldn’t merely focus on Syed Husin as an individual but should serve as a platform to examine the depth of his thoughts on various critical issues – such as poverty and people’s