Day: October 16, 2024

CHUKAI, Three fishermen are feared missing in Kemaman waters after going out fishing on Sunday (Oct 13). Kemaman Maritime Zone Director Ariffin Ghazali said the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Kemaman Zone received a report related to the incident at 2.15 this afternoon. Ariffin said a Search and Rescue Operation (Op Carilamat) by the Maritime Rescue Sub Center (MRSC) Kuantan was activated and mobilized at 2.50 pm. ‘Around 2.15pm we received a report about a local fishing boat type A that went out to sea on Oct 13 and still hasn’t returned until today. According to reports, the fisherman usually

MUAR, A medical officer lost RM113,086.40 in savings after being deceived by a non-existent online part-time job offer. Muar police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the 27-year-old man claimed to have met an individual through an app, where he was offered a part-time job. He said the victim sought further details and was asked to conduct a survey on energy efficiency through a provided link, with a promise of a 20 per cent commission. ‘Believing the attractive returns, the victim registered as an agent on a website. However, to access the survey link, he made 14 transactions to

KUALA LUMPUR, Primary healthcare that seeks to promote early screenings, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyles should be emphasised in Budget 2025, among other things, according to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said this is to ensure a more sustainable healthcare system capable of tackling the rising challenges of chronic diseases. ‘I want to shift the approach to real healthcare, not just focusing on treating diseases or sick care. The emphasis should be on prevention and promoting healthcare to reduce the burden of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, HIV, and cancer. ‘I am confident that this

KUALA LUMPUR, Heavy rain since 7.30pm in the capital has caused several main roads to be flooded. Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) in a statement informed that the flooded locations are Jalan Parliment in front of Bank Rakyat, Jalan Sultan, Jalan Pudu near Tung Shin Hospital and Jalan Kuching below the Segambut Roundabout. According to the statement, DBKL officers have been deployed to the locations involved to control the traffic situation and help rescue if needed. ‘A total of 120 DBKL personnel are on duty and prepared to face any eventualities on the ground involving the flying squads, emergency teams,

KUALA LUMPUR, The requirement for adequate knowledge of the Malay language as an additional condition for applying for citizenship under the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024 has gained the support of most members of Parliament. The bill seeks to amend Clause (1) of Article 15 of the Federal Constitution, concerning citizenship by registration for the foreign wife and children of Malaysian citizens. It introduces a new requirement that applicants must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the Malay language. Sim Tze Tzin (PH-Bayan Baru) expressed his agreement, saying that all citizens should be able to understand and have a command of the national