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The number of flood victims in Kedah and Perlis has decreased as of tonight compared to this evening, whereas the number of residents affected by the disaster in Perak and Johor remains unchanged. In KEDAH, the number of victims has decreased to 3,051 people involving 938 families as of 8 pm today compared to 3,172 people from 986 families as of 4 pm, State Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) deputy director Major (PA) Muhammad Suhaimi Mohd Zain said all the victims are being housed at 19 temporary relief centres (PPS) across four districts. ‘The Kota Setar district recorded the highest

Guardian Malaysia celebrates its 57th year of operations with a series of activities that reinforce its commitment to nurturing the beauty and wellbeing of Malaysians. The activities include the Pink October campaign, the launch of new, exclusive beauty and wellbeing brands and an exclusive 57 per cent discount promotion. According to Guardian Malaysia marketing director Anna Ng, these initiatives were aimed at reminding and encouraging Malaysians from all walks of life to prioritise their beauty and wellbeing. ‘Outer beauty and inner wellbeing require daily nurturing. This includes having knowledge about what’s good for you and being able to access the

The number of flood victims in Kedah and Perlis saw a decline this afternoon compared to this morning, while the number of victims in Perak and Johor remained unchanged. In KEDAH, the number of flood victims decreased to 3,390 as of 4 pm, compared to 3,655 this morning, with all housed in 21 temporary evacuation centres across four districts, namely Kota Setar, Kubang Pasu, Pokok Sena, and Pendang. Kedah Civil Defence Force (APM) deputy director Major (PA) Muhammad Suhaimi Mohd Zain said Kota Setar recorded the highest number of victims at 1,699, followed by Kubang Pasu (613), Pokok Sena (563),

Bachok Hospital is expected to begin operations next month, enhancing access to health facilities for over 100,000 residents in the district, said Kelantan Health director Datuk Dr Zaini Husin. He said that the opening of the hospital would help reduce the number of patients at Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital in Kota Bharu and Universiti Sains Malaysia Specialist Hospital in Kubang Kerian. Dr Zaini added with the Bachok Hospital in place, residents in the district and surrounding areas would no longer need to travel long distances to obtain necessary health and medical services. ‘Bachok Hospital will begin operations in November

A former teacher of a national primary school in Selayang was ordered by the High Court here today to pay RM85,000 in damages to a former student for hitting him on the head with a broom, which resulted in him needing five stitches for the injury. This followed a decision by Judicial Commissioner Datuk Hazizah Kassim to allow an appeal by the 13-year-old student, represented by his father, against the dismissal of his suit against the 60-year-old female teacher by the Selayang Sessions Court. However, Hazizah upheld the decision of the Sessions Court which dismissed the suit against the school