Day: October 13, 2024

JOHOR BAHRU, A total of 745 flood-prone areas have been identified in Johor this year, the highest number ever recorded. Johor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Siti Rohani Nadir said Batu Pahat has the highest number of flood-prone areas with 186, followed by Segamat (103), Muar (87), Kluang (78), Tangkak (59), Pontian (58), Kota Tinggi (56), Johor Bahru (44), Mersing (38) and Kulai (36). She said climate change, which caused flooding in previously unaffected areas such as Chaah in Segamat last year, is one of the factors contributing to the rising number of high-risk areas. ‘Other factors include the

KUALA LUMPUR, The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development (KUSKOP) through the Cooperative Commission of Malaysia (SKM) today announced a special grant for Indian community cooperatives amounting to up to RM30,000. Deputy Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the application for the funds is specific to cooperatives attending the 2024 Indian Community Cooperatives Conference (PKKI) 2024 at the Bank Rakyat Twin Towers here today. “This fund aims to strengthen the economic activities of cooperatives and information on the application methods and conditions can be obtained from SKM after the conference,’ he told reporters. Earlier in his speech, he said, the

KUALA TERENGGANU, The Terengganu government’s subsidiary, Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Berhad (EPIC Berhad), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL), to integrate its operations with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project network. EPIC Berhad chief executive officer Muhtar Suhaili said that the MoU outlines the commitment of both parties to collaborate on enhancing transport efficiency and cargo handling, particularly along the Kemaman Port connection route. He added that the partnership will leverage the expertise of both entities in rail and port operations, unlocking new commercial opportunities, improving regional connectivity and driving economic

KOTA BHARU, A soldier and his friend were killed in a collision involving a motorcycle and a lorry in Kampung Tok Che Dol, Tanah Merah, yesterday. The deceased were identified as Muhammad Hafizul Abdullah Sani, 23, an army personnel and motorcycle rider, and his pillion passenger, Muhammad Zulekhman Mokhtar, 22. Tanah Merah district police chief Supt Mohd Haki Hasbullah said that the accident occurred at approximately 5.30 pm. Both individuals succumbed to their injuries at the scene. ‘The victims were on a Yamaha 125ZR motorcycle, riding from Batang Merbau towards Gual Ipoh, Tanah Merah, when they collided with a lorry

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia’s impressive economic growth is not solely driven by foreign direct investment (FDI) but also by domestic investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking at the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (ACCCIM) 78th Annual General Meeting here today, he attributed the strong domestic investment momentum to the growing interest, confidence, and commitment shown by the domestic players. ‘Domestic investment has increased phenomenally, so I thank you (the private sector) for that. ‘Following that, if there is an impressive domestic investment (momentum), then I should not tax you (private sector) too highly,’ Anwar quipped. He