Day: October 13, 2024

SIK, Residents in the Sik district, especially those living near the Sungai Chepi area, are advised to be vigilant as the water in the river has exceeded the danger level. The Malaysian Civil Defence Officer in the district, Lieutenant (Civil Defence) Haisul Aishah Mohd Napiah said the increase in the water level of the river followed continuous heavy rain since 6 pm yesterday. “The water level in Sungai Chepir rose has risen to five metres. The river water has spilt its bank and entered the houses near the river. “There are about 50 to 70 houses located near the river

KOTA KINABALU, More funding should be allocated to boost the agriculture sector in Sabah, particularly for padi farming in rural and remote areas, to serve as a catalyst for reducing poverty, especially extreme poverty. Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, also the state Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, said the vast land available in the state should be utilised under the 2025 Budget to achieve the goal. “We hope for changes in the 2025 Budget. We don’t want it to be the same as last year. “We want an increase in the budget for agriculture

KUALA LUMPUR, RHB Banking Group has expressed optimism about Budget 2025, expecting it to deliver well-balanced strategic initiatives that address both immediate economic needs and lay a strong foundation for future growth. Its acting group chief economist, Barnabas Gan noted key priorities such as investment in critical infrastructure projects, particularly those in transportation, utilities, and digital infrastructure, which are vital for enhancing regional connectivity and stimulating economic activity across various sectors. ‘It is crucial for fostering long-term resilience, financial inclusion, and driving Malaysia’s sustainable growth trajectory,’ he told Bernama about his expectations for Budget 2025, which will be tabled on

KUALA LUMPUR, The number of evacuees in flood-hit Johor, Kedah and Perak recorded an increase again this morning with more districts affected by the disaster in the three states. In KEDAH, Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) state deputy director Major (PA) Muhammad Suhaimi Mohd Zain said the floods in the state have spread to Baling, with three relief centres (PPS) opened into accommodate the victims, and in Sik, with two PPS opened. “The three PPS in Baling accommodate 69 people from 26 families while the PPS in Sik accommodate 54 families,’ he said in a statement here today. He said

SHAH ALAM, The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) will not hesitate to shut down any private religious school in the state found to be involved in abuse, sexual harassment, or actions that violate the fundamental principles of Islam. Its director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said that this stance aligns with Section 25 of the Control of Islamic Religious Schools Enactment 1988 (Amendment 2001), which could result in the termination of registration under Section 15 of the same enactment. He issued the warning following the case of four students at a tahfiz school in the capital who were discovered with injuries