Malaysians in protest-hit Kazakhstan safe – Saifuddin
KUANTAN, Jan 7 — The 50 Malaysians identified to be in Kazakhstan where massive street protests triggered by rising fuel prices are taking place are reported to be safe, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah said.He said Wisma Putra was moni…
Jalan Ampang-Jelapang repair work over in three months – Exco
IPOH, Jan 7 — Repair works on the Jalan Ampang-Jelapang road here that was partially closed since October last year due to a massive sinkhole is expected to be completed in three months. State Public Infrastructure, Energy, Water and Public Transport…
Don’t be stubborn, Hamzah warns Rohingyas
HULU LANGAT, Jan 7 — Rohingya nationals who are United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) cardholders have been reminded not to be stubborn in whatever they do and understand their situation is that of a refugee.Home Minister Datuk Seri Ha…
Selangor approves over RM40 mln immediate allocation for post-flood recovery works
SHAH ALAM, Jan 7 — The Selangor government has approved an immediate allocation of over RM40 million to rehabilitate and strengthen rivers, slopes as well as road embankments affected by the floods that hit the state last month, said Menteri Besar Dat…
Japan keen to share disaster risk management expertise with Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The government of Japan wants to share its experience and expertise in disaster risk management with Malaysia in an effort to reduce the impact of disasters on people globally. Japan’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Takahashi Katsuhiko,…
Floods : Situation improves in four states, unchanged in Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 – The flood situation in Johor, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka has improved with the number of evacuees at relief centres (PPS) showing a decline this evening, while those in Sabah remained changed.In MELAKA, State Civil Defenc…
Govt looking for mechanism to tackle price hike for chicken, eggs
JASIN, Jan 7 — Prices for fresh chicken and chicken eggs may go up after the Malaysian Family Maximum Price Control Scheme ends on Feb 4, but the government will find a mechanism to tackle it in the interest of all parties.Domestic Trade and Consume…