More flood victims evacuated in Johor Posted on 13/01/2025 A state government official said the evacuees are in Kota Tinggi, Johor Bahru, Kulai, Pontian and Kluang. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims seeking shelter at relief centres in Johor has increased, while the situation in Perak remains stable. The number of evacuees in Johor rose by 110 to 3,869 at 8pm, while in Perak the number remained unchanged at 31. The Johor disaster management committee said the evacuees are in 37 relief centres in Kota Tinggi (1,262 victims), Johor Bahru (774), Kulai (735), Pontian (568), and Kluang (530). Rain is forecast for Johor Bahru, Mersing, Pontian and Kota Tinggi tonight, while six other districts in the state are expected to remain cloudy. The Perak irrigation and drainage department said the water level in Sungai Rui in Hulu Perak was at the alert level of 165.43m, while Johor officials said the water level at Sungai Kahang remained above the danger level but trending downward. News
Penang High Court awards RM400,000 to CM Kon Yeow in his defamation suit against tycoon Tan Kok Ping Posted on 03/12/2024 GEORGE TOWN, Dec 3 — The Penang High Court has awarded Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow with RM350,000 in damages and RM50,000 in costs in his defamation suit against Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce life honorary president Tan Sri Tan Kok Ping. Penang High Court Judge Datuk Quay Chew… Read More
MP moots motorcycle e-hailing services to improve public transport connectivity Posted on 27/11/2024 Motorcycle e-hailing services are common in Indonesia and Thailand, but some parties had raised safety concerns over a similar service in Malaysia. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: An MP has proposed that the transport ministry allow e-hailing companies to introduce motorcycle-based ride-hailing services as a solution to first-mile and last-mile (FMLM)… Read More
Halal certification in Kelantan not required for non-Muslim-only premises, applies only to those serving Muslims, says state exco Posted on 29/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — Non-Muslim businesses in Kelantan are not required to obtain the state’s halal certification (SPHM) unless they cater to Muslim customers. Kelantan State Committee on Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment chairman Hilmi Abdullah said that the certification only applies to businesses serving Muslim customers and… Read More