Johor police chief denies retiring, says action will be taken against false TikTok video Posted on 09/11/2024 JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 9 — Johor Police Chief CP Datuk M Kumar has denied claims that he is retiring, as circulated in a video on social media. He expressed serious concern over the spread of this false news and said that appropriate action will be taken against those involved in disseminating untrue information, in accordance with the law. According to him, the viral video on TikTok regarding his retirement is false and baseless, as he continues to carry out his duties and responsibilities as usual to ensure the safety and public order in the state are maintained. “Johor police remind the public not to spread unverified and irresponsible information that could cause confusion,” he said in a statement. He noted that any official information regarding changes in the leadership of the Royal Malaysia Police would only be announced through the official channels of the force. Earlier, the viral video showed Kumar attending an event to celebrate retirees and soon-to-be retirees at a district police headquarters in the state. — Bernama News
JKR reports 10 landslides on Kelantan roads from worsening floods Posted on 01/12/2024 KOTA BARU, Dec 1 — The Kelantan Public Works Department (JKR) has detected ten landslides on federal roads caused by the recent floods since last week. Director, Nik Soh Yaacoub, said the affected roads are located across five districts: Gua Musang, Kuala Krai, Tanah Merah, Jeli, and Machang. “In Gua… Read More
Party on? MBPJ mulls letting entertainment joints open until 3am Posted on 29/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) will weigh extending operating hours to 3am for entertainment outlets in its jurisdiction, based on feedback during a recent tourism workshop. According to The Star, PJ Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said the council is planning to conduct in January… Read More
More Kelantan residents affected by flood evacuated, situation unchanged in Terengganu, Melaka and Johor Posted on 24/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — The flood situation in Terengganu, Melaka, and Johor remains largely unchanged, while the number of affected residents in Kelantan has risen as of this morning. In TERENGGANU, the number of evacuees has slightly decreased to 228 as of 8 am compared to 250 last night,… Read More