KUALA LUMPUR – With downpour having begun since Thursday night in some parts of the Klang Valley, it has eased up in certain areas this morning but the overwhelming floods have yet to recede entirely. Desperate netizens turned to Twitter to look for help under the hashtag #DaruratBanjir as they brave through the relentless rain …
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KUALA LUMPUR – The army has been sent to different flood-hit areas to help with the evacuation of flood victims, especially women, children and the elderly. Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said army and assets from the 11th and 2nd Brigade were among those on the ground since afternoon to help flood victims …
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KUALA LUMPUR – All Giant stores in Selangor and Klang valley have temporarily closed from 7pm yesterday until further notification. The closure was because of flash floods and uncertain weather conditions. Giant Malaysia management, in a statement said when the Giant will reopen will be shared on their official Facebook page. “The well-being of all …
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KUALA LUMPUR – The national Covid-19 infectivity rate, (Rt), declined further to 0.92 on Wednesday. Based on data shared by Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Negeri Sembilan was the only state with a Rt above 1.00 at 1.02. Rt at different states were Penang, Melaka and Pahang (1.00); Perak (0.99); Johor, Kuala …
KUALA LUMPUR – A second Covid-19 Omicron variation case has been identified in Malaysia. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the case involves an eight-year-old Malaysian young lady, who arrived from Lagos, Nigeria with her mother and sister, who tested positive for Covid-19 on Dec 7. The girl, who was asymptomatic, is right now undergoing isolation …
KUALA LUMPUR – Amendments to the Prevention and Control od Infectious Disease Act 1988 (Act 342) will be the focus of the last day of the Second Meeting of the Fourth Term of the fourth term of the 14th Parliament today. The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Bill 2021 which includes increasing the …
The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) has launched MySukarela – a one-stop platform for Malaysians to enlist as volunteers by matching them with the needs of NGOs, corporations and any occasions around the country. A first of its sort in Malaysia, the application offers volunteers, hosts and donors a new and simple way to volunteer …
KOTA BHARU – The number of adults over 18 who have received their Covid-19 booster shots in Kelantan are still low, compared to the number of those eligible to get them. State health director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin said the department has recorded 90,316 adults who have taken their booster shots as of yesterday. He …
LETTERS – When we think about urban cities, we would imagine their beauty, how developed they are, the job positions they offer, the endless entertainment provided, and a diverse community living together. People also often associate moving to cities as a step closer to being successful. It is undeniable that urban areas do give so …
LETTERS – The first Covid-19 Omicron variation was detected in South Africa on November 20. It has been reported in more than 20 countries. These countries have reacted to this new variation by tightening travel rules. They are preparing for a surge in Omicron cases. We should ensure that individuals get vaccinated and practice physical …
