Category: General

TASEK GELUGOR, The flooding in Penang is over, with the last five temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in the state sheltering 259 people closed this morning. The skies have been clear without rain since yesterday, as floodwaters that drove many from homes since Tuesday have receded completely today. According to the State Disaster Management Committee, all evacuees from 72 families placed at five PPS in the districts of Seberang Perai Utara (SPU), Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) and Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) were allowed to return to their homes. “Going by inspection and monitoring by the authorities, the flood waters have receded

KULAI, The Ministry of Communications has not received any reports related to the 3R (race, religion, and royalty) issues during the Mahkota state assembly campaign so far. Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching expressed hope that it would remain so until the end of the campaign period at 11.59 pm on Sept 27. “Everyone has been campaigning respectfully, and I hope this continues. All parties are reminded to maintain decorum. “Provocative actions during campaigning are common, but there have been no extreme issues as of now,” she told reporters after visiting the JENDELA Phase One Communication Infrastructure Site in

KULAI, The Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is actively monitoring social media content involving GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH), including viral music videos that some quarters in the society have parodied. Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching said that the ministry will collaborate with the relevant agencies to investigate the parties responsible, should a request be made. “Among the actions that can be taken is to take down the post (parody),’ he said and advised the public to heed the advice of relevant authorities such as the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (JAKIM) and the police. ‘If we receive

KUCHING, A total of 3,000 spectators, including athletes from 15 states, are scheduled to attend the official opening ceremony of the 2024 Malaysia Para Games (Para SUKMA), which will take place at the Unity Stadium here tomorrow night. Sarawak Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the official opening ceremony would showcase the cultural diversity of the state, featuring performances from children to adults. ‘The theme of the performances by the children of Sarawak encompasses authenticity and uniqueness, despite consisting of various ethnic groups united in harmony. ‘This official opening ceremony will be as

Manila: Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will campaign for the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seat during the high-level meetings at the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) next week. In a statement on Saturday, Manalo said Manila is ‘making positive headway’ in its campaign and is confident with its ‘proven track record of being a dependable partner, pathfinder, and peacemaker in world affairs.’ Manalo will be leading the Philippine delegation to the UNGA 79 High-Level Week (HLW) and related meetings taking place in New York City from Sept. 22 to 29.