Flood assistance should not be made political issue – Siti Zailah

– The provision of aid and assistance to the people affected by recent massive floods should not be turned into a political issue, Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff said.“Volunteerism and providing…

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…

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…

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 …

Increase in flood evacuees reported in four states

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1– The number of flood victims in four states continued to record an increase, while in two states, the number remained unchanged and in another, it showed a decline.In JOHOR, the number of evacuees in the flood-affected district of …

MOTAC offers 40 per cent discount for tour operators to pay compound

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is giving a 40 per cent discount in compound payment to licensed tourism operators and tour guides.The ministry, in a statement today, said the compound payment period has also…

Civil servants should always be proactive , responsive – Mohd Zuki

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 1 — Members of the civil service should always be proactive and responsive to the current needs of the people and the country and always fulfil the trust and responsibilities given to them, said Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) T…