Fadillah: Over RM1b allocated for simultaneous flood mitigation projects in Kuching
KUCHING, Feb 1 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced today that multiple flood mitigation projects in Kuching, collectively valued at over RM1 billion, are set to be implemented simultaneously. The Borneo Post reported that, Fadillah, who also…
Bintulu residents rally together for post-flood clean-up as waters recede
BINTULU, Feb 1 — Floodwaters in several areas of Bintulu town began to recede yesterday, prompting many residents to start cleaning their homes. The clean-up effort has been a collective one, with not only those affected by the flood but…
Zahid: NADMA must ensure disaster readiness, flood victims to get RM1,000 aid
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 1 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), as the secretariat of the Central Disaster Management Committee (JPBP), to continue monitoring the preparedness levels of all agencies…
Sarawak govt ready to raise financial aid for locals affected by floods, Premier Abang Jo says
BINTULU, Feb 1 — The government is prepared to increase financial allocations to support flood-affected residents across the state, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said today. He said the matter will be brought to the Cabinet for…
Register your name so aid can be distributed, DPM Fadillah urges Sarawak flood victims
KUCHING, Feb 1 — Flood victims in Sarawak can visit the nearest Resident’s Office or temporary relief centre to register their names for them to receive aid. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that if communication is cut…
Monitor Kapit landslide site to ensure safety, Works Minister Nanta tells Sarawak JKR
KAPIT, Feb 1 — Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has urged the Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR) to closely monitor soil movement at the landslide site along Jalan Song-Temalat-Kanowit which occurred yesterday. Nanta, who is also Kapit MP,…
University student loses RM147,000 in Shopee and police impersonation scam
KUANTAN, Feb 1 — A university student lost RM147,000 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate impersonating Shopee representatives and police officers last month. Pahang Police Chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 20-year-old male victim received a phone…
PM Anwar calls for unity, compassion in nation’s development in Federal Territories Day message
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — The spirit of compassion, which consistently emphasises the importance of loving, respecting and appreciating fellow citizens and the nation, must continue to be upheld in driving the country’s development together, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim….
Penang factory fumigation turns fatal, one dead, one in critical condition
BUTTERWORTH, Feb 1 — A worker was killed, while another is in critical condition after being exposed to and inhaling toxic gas from hazardous chemicals while carrying out pest control fumigation work at a factory in Perai here on Wednesday….
Bank Muamalat offers moratorium of up to six months to Sabah, Sarawak flood victims
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad is offering special flood assistance to customers affected by the floods in Sabah and Sarawak. Its president and chief executive officer Khairul Kamarudin said the assistance includes a moratorium of up…
