Sabah development plan needs to strengthen flood mitigation element – Ongkili

KOTA MARUDU, Jan 3 — The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said it is time to include and strengthen the flood mitigation element in all developments in Sabah, especially in Kota Mar…

All 113 educational institutions hit by floods, used as PPS not ready to operate yet – MOE

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — None of the 113 educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) that were affected by floods or used as temporary evacuation centres (PPS) are ready to operate for the time being.The MOE, in a statement today, said…

Illegal sand mining persists in Manjung despite several stop-work orders – PTG

IPOH, Jan 3 — An illegal sand mining operator at Pasir Panjang beach, Manjung continued with its activities despite being given warnings by the authorities to stop work at the site.Perak Land and Mines Department (PTG) director Datuk Mohamad Fariz Moh…

Decision to suspend umrah travel permission prioritises public interest – Minister

SEGAMAT, Jan 3 — The decision to temporarily suspend umrah trips has been a difficult one to make but it is done in the public interest following the threat of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religi…

Cops question PBK sec-gen over TikTok videos on Sarawak Independence

SIBU, Jan 3 — Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) secretary-general Priscilla Lau was summoned to the Central Police Station here today over numerous TikTok videos she uploaded on Sarawak’s rights to independence.Lau said she was being investigated under Sect…

Hotel worker sparks new COVID-19 cluster in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 3 — A new COVID-19 cluster was detected in Sabah today, originating from a hotel worker in Kundasang, Ranau, said state Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun.He said the cluster is known as the Jalan Kem Bina Ran…

COVID: Daily cases continue to drop in Sarawak

KUCHING, Jan 3 — New COVID-19 cases in Sarawak have continued their downward trend with just 12 cases reported today.In a statement, the Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee said, however, another death due to the disease was recorded today, in…