Kapit flooding shows downward trend but still above alert level

SIBU, Oct 4 — The water level of the Rejang River at Kapit Town station showed a downward trend as of 2.45 pm today, with the latest reading of 12.29 metres (m) compared with 12.34m recorded yesterday.However, the reading, obtained from the state’s De…

Provide special training for staff at disabled children care centres, JKM urged

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The Social Welfare Department (JKM) has been urged to provide compulsory special training for staff of child care centres with special needs or People with Disabilities, especially involving children with autism.OKU Sentral presi…

Dewan Negara appoints five select committee members

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The Dewan Negara today approved a motion to appoint five Select Committee members for the Fourth Session of the 14th Parliament.They are Dewan Negara President Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim (chairman), deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Moha…

Part of Kampung Pasir Kelang in Kuala Krai, Kelantan to be under EMCO from Oct 6-19

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) will be enforced in a part of Kampung Pasir Kelang, Mukim Batu Mengkebang, Kuala Krai, Kelantan from Wednesday until Oct 19.National Security Council (MKN) director-general Datuk Rodzi …

Time to consolidate all housing entities – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — It is high time for the government to consolidate all housing entities in the country under one roof in an effort to provide affordable housing to the people, said a member of Parliament.Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (UMNO-Ba…

Govt identifies opportunities to boost development in East Coast – Ismail Sabri

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The government is in the midst of identifying opportunities to boost development in the East Coast and ensuring smooth running of the projects implemented under the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC).Prime M…

Sabah expected to start receiving tourists, local investors end of Oct – Bung Moktar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — Sabah is expected to receive out of state visitors especially tourists and investors in stages at the end of October.Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin said this was in line with the state government’s intention …