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KUALA LUMPUR, The number of flood victims in Kedah and Perak recorded a total of 6,833 people in 34 temporary evacuation centres (PPS) as of 8 this morning compared to 7,210 people last night. In KEDAH, the number of flood victims dropped to 6,804 people from 2,173 families compared to 7,181 people placed in 33 PPS in the four affected districts last night. Kota Setar still recorded the highest number of victims with 4,638 people, followed by Pendang (1,606), Kubang Pasu (493) and Pokok Sena with 67 people. The Irrigation and Drainage Department’s (JPS) Public Infobanjir website informs that only

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) targets to finish the construction of 10,342 vertical housing units in the Ilocos Region under the Pambansang Pabahay ng Pangulo Program (4PH) by the second quarter of 2025. Bulk of the housing units will be in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte at 2,600 units and followed by the 2,560 in Urdaneta City; 2,412 in Malasiqui town; 1,600 in San Fabian town; 882 in Alaminos City; and 288 in Asingan town, all in Pangasinan. The number of units allocated to a locality depends on the figure submitted by the local government unit (LGU)

Manila: The Philippine National Police Anti Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) reported the arrest of a 32-year-old male suspect who threatened to spread explicit photos of a female co-worker in Camarines Sur. PNP-ACG director Maj. Gen. Ronnie Francis Cariaga said the suspect installed a hidden camera inside their office restroom. ‘According to the victim, the suspect contacted her on (messaging app) Telegram, claiming to have nude photos and videos of her. He sent a photo with the message, ‘Sorry, sana hindi ikaw ‘yan (I hope that’s not you),” Cariaga said in his report Tuesday. According to the victim, the suspect repeatedly harassed

KOTA SAMARAHAN, Sago palm plays a crucial role in environmental sustainability and is ideal for rehabilitating degraded, unmanaged peatlands, making it a key component in mitigating climate change, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. Speaking at the 15th International Sago Symposium gala dinner, he described the sago palm as the only perennial starch crop capable of thriving in extreme conditions. Its resilience makes it an ideal crop for flood-prone areas, offering a sustainable solution for agriculture in such regions. ‘The sago palm not only sequesters carbon dioxide, but its aerial roots also have the unique ability to

ISKANDAR PUTERI, The Johor government is in discussions with the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) to identify suitable locations for the new MADANI housing projects in the state. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said the state government welcomed the MADANI Housing initiative put forth by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, as part of efforts to aid low-income groups in owning homes. He added that the MADANI Housing initiative complements existing housing programmes in Johor, and the state government welcomes any proposals to develop more affordable housing for low-income earners. Speaking to