500 evacuated as heavy rain floods roads, homes in southern regions
Heavy overnight rains across South Korea triggered landslides and flooding, forcing the evacuation of more than 500 people in southern regions as roads and buildings were submerged on Saturday.
Heavy rain warnings were in effect across the southern …
Thunderstorm, Heavy Rain Warning For Several States
KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds, expected to affect several states until 6 pm today.
In a statement, MetMalaysia said the warnings cover Perlis a…
PM Anwar Proposes Dr Syed Husin Ali Chair To Honour Scholar’s Legacy At UM
KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the establishment of the Dr Syed Husin Ali Chair at any faculty of Universiti Malaya (UM) to delve deeper into the scholar’s intellectual contributions.
Anwar said he has asked Hig…
Melaka Targets 88 Pct Home Ownership By 2030 – Chief Minister
MELAKA, Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh announced that the state government is targeting 88 per cent home ownership by 2030.
He noted that at least 4,191 housing units need to be built annually to achieve this goal.
“According to a r…
Cops Nab Foreigner For Suspected Sexual Assault In Seri Kembangan
KUALA LUMPUR, Police arrested a foreign national suspected of attempting to abduct and sexually assault a nine-year-old girl in Seri Kembangan near here yesterday.
Serdang police chief ACP A. A. Anbalagan said in the 11 pm incident, the girl was pla…
No 3R Related Reports In Mahkota By-election Campaign So Far – Teo
KULAI, The Ministry of Communications has not received any reports related to the 3R (race, religion, and royalty) issues during the Mahkota state assembly campaign so far.
Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching expressed hope that it would…
Employers Urged To Host Family Day Events To Promote Work-life Balance, Mental Wellbeing
LAWAS, Private sector employers are encouraged to take advantage of tax relief by organising family days and family-oriented activities, thereby promoting a balance between family and work.
Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister Da…
World Rivers Day Highlights Critical Importance Of Rivers, Streams
KUALA LUMPUR, The two-day World Rivers Day celebration, held along the banks of Sungai Tebrau in Johor, starting today, aims to raise awareness about the critical role of rivers and streams, as vital water sources and cherished national treasures.
T…