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Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:53:12 +0800
Lawyers affected by flood may apply for case adjournment, says Chief Registrar of Federal Court of Malaya
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Lawyers who are affected by the weekend’s floods can put in an application for case adjournment to the court, the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court of Malaya, Datuk Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh, said. “I am directed...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:45:11 +0800
PM: Issue of inadequate food, stranded victims at Selangor flood relief centres considered solved
KLANG, Dec 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the issue of inadequate food and stranded flood victims who could not be moved to relief centres (PPS) in Selangor yesterday is considered solved. Ismail Sabri said this issue was.....

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:39:03 +0800
MCA crisis relief squad ready to help flood victims, says Wee
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — MCA’s Crisis Relief Squad (CRSM) has begun mobilising manpower to help flood victims especially those who have been evacuated to temporary relief centres. Party president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said he had instructed the.....

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:32:40 +0800
Finance minister: Govt allocates RM200m to address flood impact
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — The government has provided a total allocation of RM200 million in efforts to address the impact of floods and activation of all disaster networks of Government-Linked Investment Companies (GLICs) and Government-linked...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:28:03 +0800
No ‘big brother’ concept in Perikatan, says Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says there is no concept of a ‘big brother’ or a dominant party in the coalition. Muhyiddin, who is also Bersatu president, in his speech when officiating the...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:23:26 +0800
Minister: Malaysia, Bangladesh sign five-year MoU on worker recruitment
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 19 — Malaysia and Bangladesh today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers, effective for five years until December 2026. The MoU was signed by Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M....

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:12:38 +0800
Perikatan will not work with Pakatan in GE15, says Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) will not form an alliance with Pakatan Harapan in the 15th general election, its chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said. He said this was because PN and PH have their differences. PN is made up of...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:06:27 +0800
MCA general assembly: Party president calls on all Malaysians to maintain harmony, prosperity
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — MCA has called on Malaysians of all races to continue maintaining peace, harmony and prosperity enjoyed today as a result of the struggles of the country’s previous leaders. Party president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said the....

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 16:52:30 +0800
At 3,108, new Covid-19 cases in Malaysia trend in the right direction
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — The daily Covid-19 numbers in the country dipped below the 4,000-mark today, with 3,108 new cases recorded. This is a decrease of 975 cases from yesterday’s 4,083 cases. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 16:42:02 +0800
Agong describes floods in KL similar to disaster in 1971
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has described the flood situation in the federal capital last night as similar to the major floods disaster that occurred in 1971. Al-Sultan.....

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 16:34:11 +0800
Elite Expressway crash: Remains of nine family members buried in common grave
SHAH ALAM, Dec 19 — The Section 21 Muslim Cemetery near here, was shrouded in sadness when eight funeral vans arrived with the remains of nine family members who perished in the horrific accident along the Elite Expressway near here last Friday....

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 16:29:29 +0800
Minister: Mosques in KL, Putrajaya open doors to flood victims
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Mosques in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, including the Federal Territory Mosque and Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque, have been turned into temporary accommodation for flood victims. Minister in the....

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 16:23:35 +0800
MAHB: Main roads to KLIA closed due to floods
SEPANG, Dec 19 — Main roads leading to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) have been closed due to floods. “Dear passengers and airport staff, main federal roads to KLIA from Putrajaya/Cyberjaya/ Dengkil/Banting and Nilai have been...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 16:19:11 +0800
Govt agrees to give emergency leave to civil servants affected by floods, says PM Ismail Sabri
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — The government has agreed to give emergency leave to civil servants who are affected by the floods which has hit several states, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. “Tomorrow is Monday and they have to go...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 16:04:36 +0800
After canines saved, animal rescuer in flooded Shah Alam pleads for help to evacuate her disabled felines
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Nurull Ain Abdul Hamid has been rescuing many sick and abandoned dogs from the streets and giving them a place to call home at her Taman Sri Muda animal sanctuary in Shah Alam, Selangor. Now, she is asking others to help...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 15:43:25 +0800
High Court allows MACC’s application to forfeit assets worth more than RM6m belonging to former Johor exco
JOHOR BARU, Dec 19 — The High Court here today allowed an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to forfeit assets worth more than RM6 million belonging to former Johor executive council member Dat...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 15:25:41 +0800
PM Ismail Sabri announces RM100m aid for flood-damaged homes, infrastructure, promises to channel more as needed
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today announced an initial fund of RM100 million to repair houses and infrastructure damaged in the massive floods following torrential rains across the country over the...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 15:22:03 +0800
Over 21,000 evacuated by noon as floods worsen
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — As of noon today, things were not looking good at all for the affected people in the seven flood-hit states, with Perak being the latest to succumb to the natural disaster. Reports trickling in say the floods are worsening...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 15:02:46 +0800
Founder offers to shelter, feed KL flood victims at Rumah Prihatin@ Grand Seasons on Jalan Pahang
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Rumah Prihatin@Grand Seasons in Jalan Pahang here will provide shelter for flood victims in dire need, according to its capacity and priority, says Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa. In a Twitter...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 14:49:25 +0800
KTMB says floods disrupting Komuter service, intercity passenger and cargo train lines too
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Both passenger and cargo train services across peninsular Malaysia have been disrupted by the heavy rainfall that lashed both coasts since yesterday. Citing passenger safety, national railway operator Keretapi Tanah Melayu...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 14:19:33 +0800
After floods, Air Selangor announces water cuts in 472 areas across Klang Valley, no timeline on when supply will resume
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Klang Valley residents should brace for a disruption to their piped water supply today. Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) today said water supply has been temporarily cut to 256 areas in Hulu Langat, 213 areas in Kuala...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 13:50:03 +0800
PM Ismail: Umno-MCA constructive cooperation proves more beneficial to Chinese community
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — The Malay-Chinese constructive cooperation through Umno and MCA has proven to be more beneficial to the Chinese community than the aggressive approach by DAP, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Ismail Sabri,....

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 13:40:05 +0800
Sarawak election: GPS picks up Mulu to complete 76-seat haul
KUCHING, Dec 19 — The final and 82nd result of the 12th Sarawak state election was finally confirmed today with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Datuk Gerawat Gala announced as the winner of the Mulu seat, taking th...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 13:28:01 +0800
Bersatu now has 563,524 members, says sec-gen
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has a total of 563,524 members nationwide so far, said its secretary-general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. He also said that 5,643 branches had been established nationwide compa...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 13:25:39 +0800
Klang MP appeals for donations, volunteers, 4x4 vehicles and boats to assist flood victims
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Klang MP Charles Santiago is appealing for volunteers and anyone else who can lend or rent out their four-wheel drive vehicles and boats to deliver aid to flood victims in affected areas in his parliamentary constituency....

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 13:13:03 +0800
PM Ismail tells Welfare Dept to ensure every flood victim receives assistance
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has asked the Social Welfare Department to make sure that every flood victim is being facilitated and receives the assistance channelled to them. In a Facebook p...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 13:08:42 +0800
Saifuddin to undertake official visits to Turkey, India from Monday
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah will be making official visits to Turkey from Monday and to India from Thursday.  During his visit to Turkey from Dec 20-22...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 12:50:00 +0800
SOS in Selangor: Mum to newborn hangs white flag as water level rises in Taman Sri Muda (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Janice Su Fang is sending out a SOS to the world on social media hoping to catch the attention of rescuers as flood waters entered her house in Taman Sri Muda, Selangor last night. Su is trapped at home in her landed...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 12:36:35 +0800
Tanjung Balau boat tragedy: Bad weather hampers SAR mission
JOHOR BARU, Dec 19 — The search and rescue (SAR) mission for the remaining victims of a boat that capsized in the waters off Tanjung Balau, which entered its fifth day today, is facing difficulties due to the bad...

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 12:13:01 +0800
At Bersatu AGM, Muhyiddin announces RM1m in flood relief aid
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has set up a fund in aid of people displaced by floodwaters nationwide. Its president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the party is donating RM1 million to kickstart the charity...



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