Northern Floods: Over 5,000 Hectares Of Rice Crops Affected, RM32 Million Loss
PUTRAJAYA, A total of 5,822.59 hectares of rice crops in the northern states have been affected by flooding, with an estimated loss of RM32 million in rice yield.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said that his ministry …
Floods: Evacuees Rise To 8,066 In Kedah As At 8 PM
KUALA LUMPUR, A total of 8,066 flood evacuees are currently housed in 41 temporary relief centres across Kedah as of 8 pm tonight, marking a slight increase from the 8,022 evacuees from 2,568 families reported at 4 pm.
According to the Disaster Info…
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…
Mastermind Of ‘Counter Setting’ Syndicate To Be Handed Over To Selangor MACC
KUALA LUMPUR, A man suspected of being the mastermind who conspired with a syndicate to bring in foreigners through the country’s airport gateway using the ‘counter setting’ modus operandi was handed over to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (…
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…
MKI Muzakarah Committee To Discuss GISBH’s Doctrine Next Week – Mohd Na’im
PUTRAJAYA, The doctrine of Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) will be discussed during the upcoming sessions of the Muzakarah Committee of the National Council of Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI), from Sept 24 to 26.
Minister…
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…
430,000 Borrowers Fail To Repay PTPTN Loans Totalling RM6 Bln
LUMUT, A total of 430,000 borrowers have failed to repay their loans from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), amounting to an estimated RM6 billion.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said that these borrowe…