Over 3,000 public university students affected by Kelantan, Terengganu floods, 523 housed in relief centres, says Zambry Posted on 30/11/2024 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 29 — A total of 3,029 public university students have been affected by the floods so far, with 481 displaced to on-campus relief centres and 42 others to relief centres outside the campus. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said those affected are students of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin in Terengganu, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, and polytechnics. “I have instructed the secretary-general of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Datuk Seri Dr Zaini Ujang, to meet with volunteers of higher education institutions to be ready (to face the floods),” he said. He said this after the closing ceremony of the Putrajaya Festival of Ideas (Putrajaya FOI) at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre here today. Zambry said MOHE would distribute food baskets to the students and provide other assistance such as transportation, adding that it will work together with the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) to ensure their safety. NADMA was reported as saying that it has activated the Central Disaster Operations Control Centre to coordinate and monitor the rescue operations and management of flood victims following the sharp rise in the number of flood victims in Kelantan. NADMA said the flood situation in Kelantan and Terengganu has worsened, adding that the Malaysian Meteorological Department predicted unabated heavy rain until tomorrow, which may exacerbate the situation. Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was reported to have said that the level of preparedness to deal with floods at all levels has been increased to the highest level since the disaster is expected to be more severe than the 2014 flooding. — Bernama News
Dewan Rakyat passes Supply Bill 2025 at policy level, eyes on committee debate next Posted on 13/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Supply Bill 2025 at the policy level after debates began on October 21. The bill, tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister on October 18, was passed by majority voice vote, and debate… Read More
Stick to trusted 5G tech, says US envoy Posted on 05/12/2024 US ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D Kagan said Malaysia was attractive to high-tech industries thanks to its existing 5G network built on trusted suppliers. (Bernama pic) GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia should stick with trusted technology and vendors for its 5G infrastructure to maintain its reputation as a secure and reliable destination… Read More
Sabah whistleblower exposé: State deputy CM, assemblymen cooperate with MACC inquiry over mining licence allegations Posted on 17/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — Several Sabah government leaders, including a deputy chief minister and two assemblymen, have provided statements to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) as part of an investigation into graft allegations involving state mining licences. MACC questioned Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, Tempasuk assemblyman Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari, and… Read More