This device charges smartphones in a matter of seconds Posted on 13/01/2025 The Swippitt can change a smartphone battery pack in just a few seconds. (Swippitt pic) PARIS: Spotted at CES 2025, a strange box-like device is said to be capable of charging smartphones in just two seconds. A promise bold enough to cause a stir at the Las Vegas tech show…. Read more
3,845 mangsa banjir di 38 PPS Johor Posted on 13/01/2025 Keadaan banjir di Kampung Gembut, Tanjung Sedili, Kota Tinggi semalam. (Gambar Bernama) PETALING JAYA: Jumlah mangsa banjir di Johor berkurangan sedikit kepada 3,845 orang pagi ini berbanding 3,869 orang pada 8 malam tadi. Menurut portal Info Bencana Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat, seramai 1,083 keluarga masih berlindung di 38 pusat pemindahan sementara… Read more
Fishing trio still missing after Pulau Payar trip on Day Four, maritime police expand search Posted on 13/01/2025 ALOR SETAR, Jan 13 — The search for three fishermen feared missing after failing to return from a fishing trip near Pulau Payar last Friday has been expanded to cover 371.28 square nautical miles. Kedah and Perlis Maritime director First Admiral (Maritime) Romli Mustafa said the search and rescue (SAR)… Read more
Thank you, Abang Bomba: Firefighters rescue flood-trapped couple and four-month-old daughter on way from Sibu to Kanowit Posted on 13/01/2025 KANOWIT, Jan 13 — A couple and their four-month-old baby girl were rescued today after their vehicle became trapped in floodwaters along Jalan Lukut Penyulau here. According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), two firefighters from the Kanowit fire station were despatched to the location following a call received… Read more
MetMalaysia: Continuous rain in Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi, and JB today Posted on 13/01/2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecasted continuous rain in six Johor districts today. Based on a weather alert issued at 8.30 am, the affected areas are Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi, and Johor Bahru. The public is advised to stay updated on the… Read more
Healthcare and medical tourism could be next biggest economic drivers in JS-SEZ, Johor exco says, noting investor interest from China to Qatar Posted on 13/01/2025 BATU PAHAT, Jan 13 — The Johor government welcomes international health and medical industry players who wish to invest in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), thus making the sector a key contributor to the state’s economy. State Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said several parties have… Read more
Penang govt to host CNY open house on Jan 30 at SPICE Arena Posted on 13/01/2025 GEORGE TOWN, Jan 13 — The Penang government will host the Chief Minister’s Chinese New Year 2025 open house on Jan 30 at the SPICE Arena, Bayan Baru near here. In a statement today, the Chief Minister’s office invited the public to the open house which will be from 2… Read more
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… Read more
Questions raised over ‘leaked pardons board minutes’ Posted on 13/01/2025 Eric See-To, a loyalist of Najib Razak, raised questions about a purported leak of minutes of the pardons board meeting which decided to commute Najib’s sentence. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: Najib Razak loyalist Eric See-To has raised questions over a purported leak of minutes of the Federal Territories Pardons Board… Read more
Cyprus orders probe into alleged police shooting of Pakistani man Posted on 13/01/2025 Police found the 24-year-old’s body in a field in a suburb of Nicosia on Jan 6. (EPA Images file pic) NICOSIA: Cyprus’ chief prosecutor appointed an independent investigator on Sunday to oversee a criminal probe into the death of a Pakistani man who was allegedly shot by police earlier this… Read more