Flood victims exempted from paying replacement fee for driving licence, road tax, VOC

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 21 — Flood victims will be exempted from paying replacement fees for lost or damaged driving licence, road tax and Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC), says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.He said no period was fixed for t…

Dr Mahathir to be discharged from IJN in a few days

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is expected to be discharged from the National Heart Institute (IJN) within the next few days, according to IJN.In a statement today, IJN said the team of doctors treating Dr Mahathi…

Wear rubber boots, gloves for flood cleanup – Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 – The public are advised to protect themselves and stay safe as they begin cleaning up after the flood to prevent an outbreak of infectious diseases.Health director general, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, said in a Facebook post…

Desperate stories from flood victims

Published by Malaysiakini (English) Good morning, here’s what you need to know today. __Key Highlights __ Desperate stories from flood victims Act 342 amendments postponed Minister gives nod to Muda…

YOURSAY | Why we’re against the ‘ridiculous’ Act 342 fines

Published by Malaysiakini (English) YOURSAY | ‘Many are crying foul over the special treatment given to some people.’ Parliament revises Act 342 amendments, penalties lowered Watered-down Act 342 amendment still…

MARDI wins big at ITEX 2021, bags nine gold medals, two silver

SERDANG, Dec 20 — All 11 entries submitted by the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) bagged nine gold medals and two silver at the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2021 held at the Kua…

Nonstop effort to help flood victims in Taman Sri Muda – PM Ismail Sabri

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — Efforts to evacuate residents who are still trapped in their flooded houses in Taman Sri Muda area in Shah Alam are being intensified with the use of 41 boats, 16 lorries and other assets today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail …