Day: October 15, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Kelantan until 1 am on Wednesday. The same warning also applies to Perak, covering the areas of Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar and Batang Padang. Thunderstorms are also expected to hit Terengganu, including the areas of Besut, Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Marang and Dungun, as well as Pahang (Cameron Highlands and Lipis). Similar conditions are forecast for Sarawak, affecting Sri Aman (Sri Aman), Sarikei (Sarikei

SUNGAI SIPUT, The flood that hit the Kampung Lintang area has left its residents facing significant financial losses, as many did not have time to salvage their belongings before the water surged. A resident Arbi Nik, 58, reported losing more than RM10,000 worth of household necessities due to the flood. ‘It’s not as severe as the 2014 flood, but this time, the mud caused extensive damage to many household appliances, including electrical items. It’s disheartening to think about this situation,’ he said from a temporary relief centre at SK Lasah here today. Arbi urged the relevant authorities to address the

SUNGAI BULOH, In conjunction with the upcoming Deepavali celebration at the end of October, the Sungai Buloh Parliamentary People’s Service Centre, in collaboration with Yayasan Bank Rakyat, will be distributing 10,300 food baskets to B40 families across the country. Sungai Buloh MP Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said as part of the Vanakam MADANI 2024 programme today, 500 food baskets were distributed to 500 Indian families in the area. ‘This initiative begins here in Sungai Buloh, but a total of 10,300 food baskets will be distributed nationwide. We’ve received data on B40 families from Yayasan Bank Rakyat and have identified the

KOTA BHARU, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has swiftly intervened in the case of outstanding student Nur Nasuha Nusi, 12, who missed the MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) entry tendency test (UKKM) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) special test for Form One. MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki announced that the agency would contact Nur Nasuha’s parents today. ‘Insya Allah, the MRSM Kuala Krai will assist in arranging transportation for this deserving student to take the UKKM test. “I have repeatedly said that poverty or financial constraints should never hinder a student’s education,” he said in