Police to expand restricted area near collapsing Sungai Kelantan riverbank as state govt declares area a disaster zone Posted on 19/12/2024 KOTA BARU, Dec 18 — Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat has announced the expansion of the restricted area surrounding the collapsing Sungai Kelantan riverbank, located near a condominium and hotel on Jalan Post Office Lama. This move is a precautionary measure aimed at preventing further erosion and its potential spread to surrounding areas. Following an assessment of the site, he noted that the area continues to attract members of the public, many of whom are visiting to take photographs and record videos of the collapse. “I have directed my officers to extend the restricted area to ensure the public remains at a safe distance,” he said to Bernama today. He also urged the public to stay clear of the site for their own safety, as the area remains at risk of further collapse at any time. In response, the Kelantan government has officially declared the collapsed area along the Sungai Kelantan riverbank a disaster zone. Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Mohamed Fadzli Hassan emphasised the need for urgent repairs to prevent further deterioration. He pointed out that the restoration efforts must be prioritised, as the location is a key tourist attraction. “The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) is currently conducting inspections and studies to assess ongoing soil movement or erosion,” he said. “We are committed to ensuring that such incidents do not recur. However, there is no specific timeline set for the completion of the restoration work,” he said. On Monday (December 16), nearly 50 metres of the Sungai Kelantan riverbank collapsed, causing significant damage to a pedestrian and recreational path frequently used by locals for leisure activities. The path fell by nearly 10 metres. — Bernama News
Labourer to serve 32 years behind bars for raping, sodomising daughter Posted on 26/11/2024 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 25 — A labourer was ordered by the Court of Appeal to serve 32 years behind bars with 22 strokes of caning for raping and sodomising his underage daughter five years ago. A three-judge panel comprising judges Datuk Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim, Datuk Azman Abdullah and Datuk Azmi Ariffin… Read More
Car salesman jailed, fined RM10,000 for drink-driving in Jln Ara in the wee hours Posted on 06/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — A car salesman was today sentenced to one day in jail and fined RM10,000, in default five months in jail, by the Magistrate’s Court after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol. Magistrate Haneefa Ariffin, when handed down the sentence on S. Yagesh,… Read More
2024 in review: Seven taxes and e-invoicing to boost Malaysia’s revenue Posted on 11/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — The government will continue efforts to narrow its fiscal deficit to 4.3 per cent in 2024 and 3.8 per cent in 2025, down from five per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023. Simultaneously, it will advance fiscal reforms to strengthen financial resilience… Read More