Dewan Negara approves Budget 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — The Dewan Negara today unanimously approved the Supply Bill 2022 (Budget 2022), after it was tabled for third reading by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.The bill underwent three days of debate and win…

Senior citizen with fractured hip wades through chest-high floodwaters

PASIR MAS, Dec 21 — A senior citizen had to wade through chest-high floodwaters for almost 500 metres to get to a relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Gual Tinggi after her home in Kampung Alor Pasir, here, was submerged in water reaching almost 0…

Lenggong and Labuan recognised as national geoparks

IPOH, Dec 21 — Lenggong, Perak and Labuan have been recognised as the new national geoparks after the Kinta Valley National Geopark, Perak; Jerai National Geopark, Kedah and Kinabalu National Geopark, Sabah.Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk …

98 federal roads, 126 state roads affected by floods – Nadma

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — A total of 98 federal roads and 126 state roads were affected by the floods that hit seven states, namely Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Terengganu, Kelantan, Melaka, Pahang and Kedah, according to the Disaster Operations Control Ce…

Disaster Management Committees reminded to intensify flood relief efforts – PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has reminded Disaster Management Committees at the federal and state levels to intensify efforts to rescue flood victims and extend aid to them.In a post on his Facebook today, he s…

Floods: Abide by instructions of authorities to evacuate – PM

BERA, Dec 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has advised residents in areas hit by floods to evacuate if directed to do so by the authorities.He said an evacuation order was issued on the safety factor, as the authorities could foresee…

Only some NGO vehicles allowed to enter Taman Sri Muda – Police

SHAH ALAM, Dec 21 — Only some non-governmental organisation (NGO) vehicles are allowed to enter and exit the flood-hit area in Taman Sri Muda, Section 25 here, said district police chief ACP Baharudin Mat Taib.He said public vehicles are not allowed t…