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KUALA LUMPUR, Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor should give higher priority to be with the people of the state who are facing the floods, said Sungai Petani MP Dr Taufiq Johari. He said in a statement today that the number of flood victims in Kedah had increased to 7,469 people as of this morning, with the people of the state still waiting for a flood mitigation plan by the state government to help existing agencies at the federal level. Dr Taufiq said it is not an urgent need at the moment for Muhammad Sanusi to be

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

KUALA LUMPUR, The number of flood victims in Kedah showed an increase this morning, while Penang saw a drop in evacuees and the situation remained the same in Perlis, Selangor and Perak as last night. In KEDAH, the number of flood victims increased to 7,494 people as of 8 this morning, up from 6,760 people at 8 last night. According to the Social Welfare Department’s (JKM) Disaster Info portal, all the victims in the state involved 2,445 families and they were placed in 42 temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in six districts. Kota Setar district recorded the highest number of victims

BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) reiterated the enforcement of Batas Pambansa (BP) Blg. 880 or the Public Assembly Act of 1985 in the wake of its encounter with a group of transport leaders who held a rally without a permit and turned violent during dispersal earlier this week. In a statement on Saturday, Col. Joeresty Coronica, city police director, said it is necessary to enforce the policy to maintain peace and order while also respecting the rights of citizens to free speech. ‘The BCPO respects the right to freedom of speech and peaceful assembly, but it

LAWAS, Private sector employers are encouraged to take advantage of tax relief by organising family days and family-oriented activities, thereby promoting a balance between family and work. Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that hosting family days can have a positive impact on the mental health of both employees and employers. ‘I hope more private entities will seize this opportunity to strengthen family ties among employees while also supporting programmes such as family day celebrations throughout November. ‘We recognise that mental health is a critical element that both employers and employees should prioritise, starting