Day: October 12, 2024

The number of flood victims in Kedah and Perlis has decreased as of 8 am today compared to last night, while the number of affected residents in Perak and Johor remains unchanged. In KEDAH, Civil Defence Force (APM) deputy director Major (PA) Muhammad Suhaimi Mohd Zain reported that although Baling is a newly affected district, the number of flood victims has dropped to 2,952 people from 912 families this morning, down from 3,051 people from 938 families last night. He added that all victims from the five affected districts are currently housed in 22 temporary relief centres. “Three new centres

Fishermen in the waters of Port Dickson are seeking improvements to jetty facilities, enhanced goods storage, and an increase in the cost of living allowance in the Budget 2025. The fishing sector, which serves as the backbone of the coastal community’s economy, requires effective initiatives to boost sea catch yields, ensuring the survival and well-being of fishermen. Rozali Abd Rahim, a 58-year-old fisherman, said that the fishing community in Port Dickson hopes the federal or state government will provide adequate jetty facilities to facilitate more efficient fishing activities. With 15 years of experience in the field, he noted that improved

The acquisition of MASwings Sdn Bhd (MASwings) by the Sarawak government is expected to be finalised soon, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that the acquisition is currently in the advanced negotiation stage. “Sarawak needs control over its own air services, not only to facilitate passenger transportation but more importantly, as an investment for economic growth,” he said in his speech during the Grand Parade in conjunction with the 78th birthday celebration of the Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, here today.. On Nov 23 last year, Sarawak Deputy Minister of

Sports facilities and complexes in Kelantan are set for significant enhancement incorporating a range of amenities, including an indoor arena, a hockey stadium, a squash centre, a shooting range, and high-quality aquatic facilities by 2028, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Adam Adli Abd Halim said. He said construction is currently underway in Bukit Merbau, Pasir Puteh, with a firm commitment to completing all facilities in time for the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) scheduled for 2028. ‘We are diligently monitoring the progress of these sports facilities, especially the complexes in Pasir Puteh, to ensure their timely completion for SUKMA Kelantan. ‘Alhamdulillah,

The tabling of the Budget 2025 by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Oct 18 will take centre stage at the Third Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Parliament, which will convene for 35 days starting this Monday (Oct 14) and continuing until Dec 12. The budget, themed ‘Ekonomi MADANI, Negara Makmur, Rakyat Sejahtera,’ marks the third budget presented by the MADANI Government under Anwar’s leadership and is the final budget under the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025), paving the way for the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) over the next five years. According to the Dewan Rakyat