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Flash floods in Cameron Highlands draw federal probe, geologists deployed
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry will dispatch geologists to Cameron Highlands following flash floods that sent muddy torrents onto a main road, as authorities move to pinpoint the cause and prevent a repeat,
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Rising waters push KL river past danger mark, says Irrigation and Drainage Dept
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — One of 29 rivers in the capital breached the danger level this afternoon, with authorities flagging a rising water trend. In a statement on its website, the Department of Irrigation and Drainage said the reading
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Father of two jailed, fined RM300 over Cheras supermarket theft involving sardines and other daily essentials
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — A father of two was sentenced to one month in jail and fined RM300 by the Magistrates’ Court today after pleading guilty to stealing various daily necessities, including two tins of sardines. According to Utusan Malaysia,
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Sacked UK official says PM’s Office put ‘constant pressure’ to speed up Mandelson clearance
LONDON, April 21 — The former top official in Britain’s foreign ministry who was sacked over Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador said on Tuesday he had come under a lot of pressure from the prime minister’s private office to
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Matrade turns 47 offices abroad into ‘frontline hubs’ to shield exporters from trade turmoil, says Reezal Merican
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican today reassured that Malaysia’s exporters are being supported through a comprehensive mitigation strategy as global trade disruptions intensify. The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) chairman said the agency
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Selangor flood crisis not a quick fix, four-year timeline needed, says exco
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Flooding that continues to plague residents in Selangor is unlikely to be resolved for another four years, as the state’s flood mitigation projects remain ongoing and incomplete. According to Kosmo! Online, State Infrastructure and Agriculture Exco
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Kota Tinggi Bypass Bridge nears finish line, set to open July 28, says deputy works minister
KOTA TINGGI, April 21 — The Kota Tinggi Bypass Bridge project, built at a cost of more than RM104 million, is now 85 per cent complete and scheduled to be operational on July 28, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri
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No ‘wait-and-see’: Perak braces for West Asia spillover, sets up twin committees to shield state economy
IPOH, April 21 — The Perak government will establish two special committees to implement a crisis impact mitigation plan amid the ongoing West Asia tensions, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said. He said the proposed committees — the Special
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DPM: Subsidy policies will be data-driven, no sudden shock changes expected
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The government will not introduce abrupt or sudden changes to fuel subsidy policies despite mounting pressure from geopolitical tensions in West Asia, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. In fact, he assured
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Home minister: Ministry will assist victims of Sandakan fire in replacing documents
PUTRAJAYA, April 21 — The Home Ministry (KDN), through the National Registration Department, will assist victims of Sunday’s fire tragedy in Sandakan to replace their identity documents in accordance with established procedures. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said
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