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…
Police detain one Indonesian suspect in MMEA shooting case, second man still at large
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — One of two Indonesian men sought by police in the aftermath of a shooting incident off the coast of Tanjung Rhu, Banting, on January 24 was arrested in Teluk Panglima Garang, Banting, last night. Selangor…
MACC intensifies efforts to uncover other vape smuggling syndicates
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is actively conducting intelligence operations to detect whether there are other electronic cigarette (vape) smuggling syndicates. MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya did not rule out…
Selangor to begin Quran-based STEM education this year, says MB
SHAH ALAM, Feb 1 — The Selangor government will begin incorporating a Quran-based science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curriculum in religious schools managed by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) this year. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said…
Kota Marudu, Kota Belud and Telupid residents return home as floods recede, shelters close
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 1 — Authorities declared that Kota Marudu, Kota Belud and Telupid have recovered from the floods, allowing all affected residents to return home today. Kota Marudu district officer Meirin Sugara made the declaration at 10 am, followed…
Family holiday turns to tragedy as couple killed, two children injured in Gua Musang crash
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — A family’s holiday to Kota Baru ended in tragedy early this morning when a couple died in a crash on KM3 of Jalan Gua Musang-Kuala Krai in Bandar Utama, Gua Musang, Kelantan. According to Astro…
Flood situation in Sarawak improving, says SDMC chairman after two emergency shelters in Bau close
SERIAN, Feb 1 — Floodwaters in Sarawak are showing signs of receding, with two temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in Bau officially closed, said State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah, who is also deputy premier,…
Kota Marudu hit by worst floods in decades, thousands evacuated as water rises rapidly
KOTA MARUDU, Feb 1 — Flooding that hit several villages in this district following two days of continuous heavy rain since Wednesday was described by locals as among the worst, with water levels rising swiftly. Flood victims housed at the…
Stronger forest protection as amended National Forestry Act takes effect today in Federal Territories
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 1 — The National Forestry (Amendment) Act 2022 (Act A1667) comes into effect today in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan. Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the amendments…
