Floods, landslides close several roads in Kelantan; JKR website lists alternatives Posted on 30/12/2024 KOTA BARU, Dec 30 — Floods have forced the closure of stretches of a federal and state road in Machang to all traffic, according to the Public Works Department (JKR). Kelantan JKR director Nik Soh Yaacoub said FT 479 Jalan Kemuning-Bukit Belah and D16 Jalan Batu 30-Temangan were immersed in 0.8 metres of water. “Landslides occurred on the access road to the VHF station at Bukit Bakar and FT 008 Jalan Kota Bharu-Gua Musang near Dataran Bukit Belah. “JKR has placed warning signs and barricades at the affected locations to ensure users exercise caution and adhere to the established regulations to prevent any untoward incidents,” he told Bernama today. Nik Soh added that road users could utilise alternative routes and visit the website https://bencana.jkr.gov.my/ for further updates on the current situation, including road closures and landslides in the affected areas. — Bernama News
Ministry finalising amendments to combat Mat Rempit menace Posted on 11/12/2024 Deputy transport minister Hasbi Habibollah said the amendments to the Road Transport Act will clearly define illegal motorcycle racing or Mat Rempit activities. (Facebook pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The transport ministry is finalising amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987, which will introduce clearer definitions regarding illegal motorcycle racing and Mat… Read More
Berlin urges Israel, Turkey not to jeopardise Syria’s transition Posted on 12/12/2024 An Israeli army tank patrols near the Alpha Line, which separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of Majdal Shams. (AP pic) BERLIN: Germany’s foreign minister on Wednesday urged Israel and Turkey not to jeopardise a peaceful transition in Syria after the ousting of president Bashar al-Assad in… Read More
Police deliver swift justice as scissors-wielding robber nabbed hours after Puchong break-in Posted on 25/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — A local man has been arrested for allegedly robbing a woman with a pair of scissors at a house in Puchong Utama, Puchong, around 9pm last night. Subang Jaya District Police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said the 25-year-old suspect was apprehended in Puchong… Read More