Category: General

– The monsoon transition phase is expected to start on Sept 24 and continue until early November, said Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Muhammad Helmi Abdullah. He said the beginning of the phase marked the end of the South West Monsoon which began since May 17 and the country is expected to receive weak winds from various directions. “This situation can encourage the occurrence of thunderstorms that usually bring heavy rain and strong winds over a short duration, especially in the evening and early night in most areas in the west and interior of the Peninsula, west Sabah and west and

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has arrested another seven individuals suspected of being linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) to assist in an investigation into human trafficking. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain revealed that the suspects, aged between 32 and 35, are members of the GISBH’s Remaja Pembela Ummah (RPU) group. “The Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) team carried out arrests at four locations, from 11 pm last night to 4.07 am today. All suspects have been remanded for seven days until Sept 26 Interrogations are ongoing, and the suspects are currently being held

Syarikat Air Perlis (SAP) is ready to monitor water supply infrastructure in flood-hit areas to ensure supply to consumers in the state is not disrupted. SAP chief executive officer Dr Mohmad Asari Daud said they would monitor water facilities such as pump houses and treatment plants at all times, especially in flood-prone areas like Kangar and Arau. “We always take precautionary steps to avoid any water supply disruptions although, so far, there have been no disruptions. “For now, everything is under control. Usually, if there is flooding, landslides can cause pipes to be broken or damaged but, so far, the

Manila: The low pressure area spotted in east of extreme Northern Luzon has developed into a tropical depression, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The weather bureau called the new weather disturbance Tropical Depression Igme. In its latest bulletin issued at 5 p.m. Friday, the weather bureau said that at about 4 p.m. Igme was estimated at 530 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, and is moving Northwestward at 15 km per hour. It is packed with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 70 kph, with strong

Manila: The Lyceum of the Philippines University relied on John Barba and Mclaude Guadana to pull off a 90-86 overtime win over Arellano University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 100 men’s basketball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Arena on Friday. Barba and Guadana combined for 11 points in the extra period as the Pirates improved to 2-2, in a tie with defending champion San Beda University, University of Perpetual Help, Emilio Aguinaldo College and San Sebastian College-Recoletos. Barba finished with 25 points, eight rebounds and three assists, while Guadana had 12 points. Gyle Montano contributed 17 points,