Penang leads as cruise industry emerges from two-year hiatus

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 1 — After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the local cruise ship industry has sprung to life with the upgraded Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal here serving as the launch pad for revival.Tourism Malaysia Northern Region …

Continuous rain warning for east coast, Klang Valley, five other states

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 – The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an orange alert of continuous heavy rain forecast for the states of Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor.MetMalaysia, in its latest statement today, said conti…

MMEA medevacs crew member from merchant vessel in waters off Tanjung Piai

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 1 –The Johor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) medevacked a merchant ship crew member out of Tanjung Piai waters, near Pontian yesterday, after he fell unconscious due to electric shock.Its director Maritime First Admiral N…

Govt seeking long-term solutions to flood problem – PM

TEMERLOH, Jan 1 — The government is focusing on seeking comprehensive long-term solutions to the flood problem to reduce risks and the number of affected locations in future disasters, said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The prime minister said this…

Chandra Hewagallage: Champion of feminist principles and farmers’ rights | Daily FT

Published by Daily Financial Times By Anushaya Collure and Buddhima Padmasiri Uva-Wellasa, in Sri Lanka’s Uva Province is known best for the rebellion initiated by local farmers against the British…