As floods ease, MetMalaysia warns of ‘monsoon surge’ from Sunday Posted on 03/12/2024 Residents cleaning up the Masjid Pasir Simpul compound in Kuala Berang, Terengganu, where MetMalaysia said a ‘concentration of wind’ is expected to occur from tomorrow evening, potentially leading to thunderstorms. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The meteorological department (MetMalaysia) expects a “monsoon surge” to occur from Dec 8 to 14 in the eastern part of Peninsular Malaysia. MetMalaysia said the situation has the potential to cause continuous rain during that period. In a statement today, it also said based on an analysis of weather models, a concentration of wind is expected to occur in Kelantan and Terengganu from tomorrow evening until early Wednesday morning. This could produce thunderstorms and heavy rain during the period, it said. News
Why Myanmar’s travel-shy leader could be difficult to arrest Posted on 28/11/2024 Myanmar’s military junta chief Min Aung Hlaing arrives to deliver a speech on armed forces’ day in Naypyidaw, in this file photo. (AFP pic) THE HAGUE: The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s leader and military chief Min Aung Hlaing for crimes… Read More
Bursa bucks regional trend to end higher, blue chips keep KLCI above 1,600 Posted on 26/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia bucked the mostly weaker regional trend at the close today, with a stellar performance by heavyweights supporting the key index to stay above the psychologically 1,600 level. UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors head of investment research Sedek Jantan attributed the better performance to persistent bargain-hunting in… Read More
UK’s Starmer pledges to reduce immigration with points-based reform Posted on 29/11/2024 Prime minister Keir Starmer addresses a press conference on migration at 10 Downing Street, London. (AP pic) LONDON: Prime minister Keir Starmer vowed on Thursday to reduce the number of migrants coming to Britain, saying he would produce a plan for reform of the points-based immigration system that would put… Read More