Category: General

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),

Malaysia aims to become a leading producer of wood-plastic composite (WPC) materials, which are increasingly recognised globally as durable and eco-friendly building products. Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) chairman Datuk Larry Sng Wei Shien said the country possesses ample resources and expertise to produce high-quality WPC products to meet market demand. “Demand for WPC materials is growing with an estimated global market value last year amounting to USD7.5 billion, of which the building and construction products segment is the largest user. “Thus, we have started producing WPC material made from wood and plastic waste that can be recycled. I believe

A director of two companies pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of establishing a business without the approval of their respective annual general meetings for personal benefit. Tan Chong He, 50, was charged as a director of Kualiti Ayu Sdn Bhd and Seong Eng Sdn Bhd, without the approval of the respective companies’ annual general meetings, of being involved in a business that competes with the said companies by establishing Nicenco Resources Sdn Bhd. The accused was charged with establishing Nicenco Resources Sdn Bhd to obtain, directly or indirectly, benefits for himself through the

Police rescued two young boys suspected of being abused and confined in a house in Taman Kosas, Ampang, near here on Monday. Ampang Jaya police chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail said the boys, aged one and six, were believed to have been left alone by their mother, who had been away for two days on personal matters. ‘A medical examination at Ampang Hospital found old and new scars all over the victims. The children are still receiving further treatment (at Ampang Hospital),’ he said in a statement today. Following the incident, Mohd Azam said police detained the mother in the

A contractor and his nephew have been remanded for seven days, beginning today, to assist in the investigation into the murder of retired Felcra officer Sabari Baharom last month. The remand order for the duo, aged 38 and 26, was issued by Magistrate Anis Suraya Ahmad at the Sungai Petani Court Complex here today. The remand order application was submitted by the Baling district police to facilitate further investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Earlier, a heavily escorted lorry transporting the suspects was seen entering the Sungai Petani Court Complex at 9.48 am and leaving about an hour