Thunderstorms, heavy rain warning for KL, Putrajaya and eight other states Posted on 06/01/2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and eight states until 9 pm today. In a statement, MetMalaysia said the affected states include Kedah (covering Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu), Penang, Perak and Pahang (Cameron Highlands). The same warning also applies to Selangor, Johor (Batu Pahat, Pontian and Johor Bahru), Sarawak (Sarikei, Sibu, Kapit, Bintulu and Limbang), and Sabah, specifically in the interior areas of Sipitang, Tenom, and Nabawan, as well as Tawau and Sandakan. — Bernama News
Syria’s new rulers name HTS commander as defence minister Posted on 22/12/2024 A Syrian man waves the “revolutionary” flags, as he continues to celebrate the ousting of Bashar al-Assad’s government by Syrian rebels, who seized control of Damascus on Dec 8. (AP pic) DAMASCUS: Syria’s new rulers have appointed Murhaf Abu Qasra, a leading figure in the insurgency which toppled Bashar al-Assad,… Read More
Ringgit ends lower as US election results unfold Posted on 06/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, snapping two days of gains, as the US presidential election results poured in, said an economist. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said Donald Trump was seen to be the leading contender, reinvigorating the view of… Read More
MACC arrests company manager over RM375,000 bribe linked to ‘Datuk Seri’ title in Melaka Posted on 17/12/2024 MELAKA, Dec 17 — A company manager was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of soliciting and accepting RM375,000 in bribes to obtain a State award with the ‘Datuk Seri’ title for an individual two years ago. Melaka MACC Director Adi Supian Shafie, when contacted, said the… Read More