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Sat, 25 Dec 2021 17:43:00 +0800
Education minister: Repair of SMK Taman Sri Muda, eight other schools in Shah Alam to be done immediately
SHAH ALAM, Dec 25 — Senior Education Minister Datuk Radzi Jidin wants repair work at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Taman Sri Muda and eight other schools in the surrounding areas which were affected by the floods to be carried out immediately.....

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 17:36:37 +0800
Flood situation in Dengkil improving
DENGKIL, Dec 25 — The situation in Dengkil, which was hit by floods for about a week since last Saturday, seems to be improving, especially with the fine weather today. Residents are busy cleaning their houses and compound, as well as putting out.....

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 17:26:46 +0800
JPJ to provide free document replacement for flood victims
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 25 — The Road Transport Department (RTD) will provide free replacement of driving licence (LLM), Motor Vehicle Licence (LKM) and Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC) for those affected by the floods. According to a statement posted...

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 17:17:47 +0800
Floods: 2021 Umno General Assembly postponed, says sec-gen
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — The 2021 Umno General Assembly, scheduled to be held from January 13 to 15 next year, has been postponed due to the floods in the country. Umno secretary-general, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, said the matter was agreed by party.....

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 16:57:02 +0800
Chief: Malaysian Armed Forces increases manpower to assist in post-flood relief efforts in Shah Alam, Subang Jaya
SHAH ALAM, Dec 25 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has increased its manpower with another 391 members to assist in the post-flood relief and rehabilitation work at Taman Sri Muda here and Kampung Bukit Lanchong in Subang Jaya. MAF chief Gen Tan....

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 16:48:16 +0800
Religious affairs minister: Flood victims can apply for replacement of marriage certificate at Jawi
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — Flood victims who lost their marriage certificate and pre-marriage course certificate can re-apply for the documents with the assistance of the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (Jawi). Minister in the Prime...

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 16:41:02 +0800
Melaka CM says residents in flood-prone areas should monitor weather forecasts
ALOR GAJAH, Dec 25 — Residents in areas at risk of flooding should always keep abreast of the weather forecast issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department, says Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali. He said the awareness was...

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 16:27:11 +0800
Cops advise owners of flood-hit vehicles to personally make police reports
SHAH ALAM, Dec 25 — Police have advised the owners of vehicles affected by the recent floods to personally lodge police reports and not through third parties. They should also take photographs of their affected vehicles and provide complete...

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 16:10:07 +0800
Agong brings cheer to flood victims in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM, Dec 25 — A visit by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, today brought cheer to the flood victims at a relief centre at the Centre for Instructor and Advanced Skill Training (CIAST) in...

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 15:28:23 +0800
Johor MB says mulling state poll following death of Kempas rep
JOHOR BARU, Dec 25 — The Johor government will monitor the current situation, including on the need to hold a state election considering it only has one majority seat in the state legislative assembly. Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Moh...

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 14:16:42 +0800
Compulsory for Haj pilgrims to wear digital detectors upon return, says health minister
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 25 — Individuals undergoing the seven-day mandatory quarantine after returning from umrah pilgrimage, will be made to wear a digital detection device starting next week, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaludd...

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 14:11:15 +0800
TNB: Power supply in 706 areas across four states restored following floods
SHAH ALAM, Dec 25 — Electricity supply in 539 areas affected by the floods in Pahang, Negeri Sembilan and Kuala Lumpur has been restored as at 11am today. According to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), they comprised 396 areas in...

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 13:53:59 +0800
Agong calls for ‘post-mortem’ on floods
SHAH ALAM, Dec 25 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today urged the government to conduct a post-mortem on the drainage system in the country towards addressing problems of flash floods in urban...

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 12:52:08 +0800
IGP: Floods claim 46 lives, five remain missing
SHAH ALAM, Dec 25 — The floods which hit several states in the country has claimed 46 lives as at 4am today, while five  men are still reported missing in Pahang, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sa...

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 12:48:53 +0800
King visits flood victims at Shah Alam relief centre
SHAH ALAM, Dec 25 — “Take care everybody,” said Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah as he waved to the flood victims before leaving the relief centre (PPS) at the Centre for Instructor and ...

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 11:59:52 +0800
Khairy: Ministers returning from overseas subjected to same quarantine rule as everyone, no special exemption given
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — Cabinet members ordered to return home from overseas will be subjected to the same quarantine regulations and there will be no special exemptions made, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin affirmed today. Khairy said in this...

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 11:44:55 +0800
Perak recovers; over 43,000 flood evacuees remain in four states as of noon
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — Perak has fully recovered from the floods with the closure of two relief centres in the Hilir Perak district at 12.30 noon today.  Hilir Perak district officer Saidi Shaari in a statement said the 95 victims from 24....

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 10:47:37 +0800
Khairy: 62 Omicron cases detected in Malaysia so far, surge in cases possible as variant already within community
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — Malaysia is expected to see a surge in new Covid-19 cases involving the highly transmissible Covid-19 Omicron variant since the virus has already begun to spread within the community as some international arrivals were found....

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 09:04:20 +0800
Malaysia records another 25 deaths due to Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — The Health Ministry (MoH) has recorded another 25 deaths due to Covid-19 as of 11.59pm yesterday, including five people who died before being brought in to hospitals. This brings the total death toll to 31,290. Johor...

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 05:41:38 +0800
Travellers from countries with travel restrictions get nod to enter Sabah, with conditions
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 25 — Travellers arriving from countries that are subject to temporary travel restrictions or have a travel history within 14 days from those countries are allowed to enter Sabah but must comply with the conditio...

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 05:07:15 +0800
With the flood emergency an ever-present thought, home is where the heart is for Malaysians this Christmas
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — This year’s Christmas celebrations have a bittersweet tinge for Klang Valley residents ever mindful of the fact that much of the country continues to grapple with the aftermath of last weekend’s unprecedented floods as...

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 23:54:55 +0800
Floods: Police open 13 investigation papers on property damage, crimes in Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has opened 13 investigation papers related to property crimes due to floods in Selangor in just a week from December 17. Bukit Aman CID director Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Hassan said during the...

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 23:50:23 +0800
Razarudin takes over as deputy inspector-general of police from Mazlan
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 ― Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim has handed over his duties to Datuk Razarudin Husain, who will succeed him as the new deputy IGP at a handover ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur Police Training...

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 23:38:30 +0800
On Christmas eve, Melaka, Perak, Pahang and Selangor record drop in number of evacuees with 46,524 still remaining in 306 flood relief centres
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — The number of flood victims at relief centres (PPS) in Melaka, Perak, Pahang and Selangor continues to drop, while in Kelantan the number remains the same since noon. According to the Social Welfare Department’s...

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 22:31:37 +0800
Floods: Nadma vehemently denies Hannah Yeoh’s allegations regarding closing date for compassionate aid
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) has vehemently denied allegations made by Segambut Member of Parliament Hannah Yeoh regarding the closing date for compassionate aid (BWI) to heads of households affected by...

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 21:52:15 +0800
Flood situation in Selangor a lesson in disaster management, says minister
KUANTAN, Dec 24 — The flood situation in Selangor is an experience that serves as a lesson in disaster management so that weaknesses that have occurred can be improved, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Special Functions) Datuk...

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 21:04:20 +0800
Minister calls for residents in 122 landslide hotspots to remain vigilant
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 24 — Residents in areas with slopes identified as critical landslide hotspots are urged to remain vigilant and to take immediate action should landslides occur, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan...

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 20:53:23 +0800
Floods: India, Turkey among countries offering help to Malaysia, says foreign minister
KUANTAN, Dec 24 — Concerned with the plight of flood victims in Malaysia, several countries including India and Turkey have expressed their readiness to send help, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah. However, he said the...

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 20:35:25 +0800
Kelantan police: Two drowning victims found in Pasir Mas
PASIR MAS, Dec 24 — Bodies of two drowning victims — an elderly man and a teenage girl — were found at separate locations here today. Kelantan deputy police chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said the first victim, Mustapa Nawang, 65, was found in....

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:58:23 +0800
Selangor Fama director: Floods destroy food allocated for Mafi Prihatin programme
DENGKIL, Dec 24 — The food items allocated for the Mafi Prihatin programme which were stored at a Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) Operations Centre warehouse, in Dengkil, have been destroyed after being hit by floods last week....



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