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Singapore Air Force begins using new Changi runway as Paya Lebar move looms
SINGAPORE, Sept 29 — The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has begun using a new runway at Changi Air Base East as preparations continue for the eventual relocation of its Paya Lebar Air Base operations. The Straits Times reported
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Singapore haze worsens as all five regions enter unhealthy range
SINGAPORE, Sept 29 — Air quality in all five regions of Singapore entered the unhealthy range on Tuesday morning, with the northern region crossing the threshold at 7am. CNA reported that the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in the northern
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Negeri Sembilan MB meets Tuanku Muhriz amid royal dispute
SEREMBAN, Sept 29 — Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim was reportedly granted an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir at Istana Hinggap here today amid the state’s ongoing constitutional and customary dispute. According
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High Court finds Putrajaya, Selangor authorities liable for Taman Sri Muda flood devastation
SHAH ALAM, Sept 29 — The High Court has found the Malaysian government liable for damages caused by the catastrophic 2021 floods that devastated Taman Sri Muda in Shah Alam, citing a failure to promptly escalate disaster response and maintain
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AirAsia advises extra KLIA travel time Oct 2-4
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — AirAsia advises all guests travelling through the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 to plan their journey, as higher passenger volumes and heavier traffic are expected in conjunction with the Formula 1 race weekend at
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Fahmi Fadzil plays down Pakatan-Bersatu Melaka dinner
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 29 — Communication Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said today he has little information about a supposed closed-door dinner attended by Pakatan Harapan and Bersatu leaders in Melaka last night. “I don’t have that much information but I
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Hazy conditions descend on Malaysia again as 31 areas hit ‘Unhealthy’ API
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — A total of 31 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as at 9 am today. According to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, the areas included the Serian Police headquarters
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Marine police, Perhilitan seize RM700,000 worth of protected birds in Terengganu
KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 29 — The Kuala Terengganu Region Three Marine Police Force (PPM) and Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) seized more than 50 protected birds and 60 cages worth RM709,950 in an integrated operation near Kampung Binjai
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Police nab two men ‘chauffeuring’ 690kg of ketum in Toyota Alphard on NSE
IPOH, Sept 29 — Two local men were arrested after allegedly possessing 690 kilogrammes of ketum leaves in a car at KM371 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) southbound early yesterday. Muallim district police chief Supt Khalid Mohamad said the suspects,
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Malaysia launches first phase of Rohingya repatriation to Myanmar
LUMUT, Sept 29 — Malaysia began repatriating around 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday, launching the first phase of a return programme that has raised concerns from rights groups. The group is the first of 5,000 Myanmar nationals Malaysia says have
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