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The number of flood evacuees in Kedah has risen to 6,087 as of 8 am today, compared to 4,425 last night, while the situation in Perlis and Penang remains largely unchanged. According to the Disaster Info report by the Social Welfare Department, 1,942 flood-affected families in Kedah have been relocated to 36 temporary relief centres (PPS) across seven districts. Kota Setar recorded the highest number, with 2,424 individuals, followed by Kubang Pasu (1,537), Pokok Sena (925), Pendang (806), Kuala Muda (184), Bandar Baharu (131), and Kulim (80). Meanwhile, the Infobanjir website of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage stated that

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor is in Kumamoto, Japan, on an official visit, not a holiday, according to the Menteri Besar’s Office. In a statement today, it addressed allegations on social media claiming that the Menteri Besar was vacationing with his wife overseas, despite floods and storms affecting several districts in Kedah. The visit aims to study underground dam management in the region, tied to a project in Langkawi to tap underground water reserves, expected to meet the island’s needs until 2040. ‘The construction of the underground water dam in Langkawi, slated for completion by 2028,

Bursa Malaysia moved higher in early trade today, tracking a rally on Wall Street overnight. At 9.15 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) advanced 5.10 points to 1,670.75 from Thursday’s close of 1,665.65. The benchmark index opened 5.03 points higher at 1,670.68. In the broader market, gainers led decliners 400 to 105, with 273 counters unchanged, 1,697 untraded and 32 suspended. Turnover amounted to 301.88 million shares worth RM224.0 million. Malacca Securities Sdn Bhd expects the local technology sector to track Wall Street’s performance overnight as American tech stocks surged to new highs following the recent US interest

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, is scheduled to meet with two top Chinese leaders, President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, today. His Majesty, who ascended the throne on Jan 31, 2024, is making his maiden state visit to China from Sept 19 to 22 at the invitation of Xi. Accompanying Sultan Ibrahim on the visit are Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, and Tunku Temenggong of Johor Prince Idris Ibrahim. His Majesty arrived at the Official Terminal of Beijing Capital International Airport at 3.30 pm yesterday. His Majesty’s visit symbolises the

Former Deputy Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Datuk Eddin Syazlee Shith, passed away at 7.10 am today at his home in Bukit Chedang. Negeri Sembilan Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman, Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker, said that the health of the 50-year-old PN state advisor had been deteriorating over the past five months and he had been receiving medical treatment. ‘Datuk Eddin was brought home yesterday after receiving treatment at a private hospital here. We have been with his family since last night. His passing is a great loss for the PN state chapter. ‘Our deepest condolences to the family of Datuk