Archive - 5 November 2017

Selangor gives RM1mil to help Penang flood victims

Selangor gives RM1mil to help Penang flood victims

Azmin also orders Selangor local governments to assist with flood cleanup work in Penang.

Penang DAP launches flood relief fund

Penang DAP launches flood relief fund

Donation drive for flood relief will be held from Nov 6 until Nov 15, state secretary announces.

Chong apologises for Guan Eng 'deity' jibe

Chong apologises for Guan Eng 'deity' jibe

'As Penangites were injured by my words, I apologise,' says the MCA Youth chief.

Sacked Catalonia leader turns himself in

Sacked Catalonia leader turns himself in

Puigdemont and four associates surrender to Belgian police after arrest warrant issued by Spain.

Zambry: Perak will defend royal institution

Zambry: Perak will defend royal institution

MB claims those who insult rulers want the institution abolished entirely.  

TMJ dedicates M'sia Cup win to 'father of Johor football'

TMJ dedicates M'sia Cup win to 'father of Johor football'

'Suleiman was a dedicated individual who had taken Johor to the pinnacle of Malaysian football by winning the Malaysia Cup in 1991.'

Police: Seberang Perai Utara district worst hit by Penang floods

Police: Seberang Perai Utara district worst hit by Penang floods

As many as 2,588 flood victims in the district evacuated to 19 temporary flood relief centres.

Education Ministry confirms SPM, STPM to go ahead despite floods

Education Ministry confirms SPM, STPM to go ahead despite floods

Candidates at the two Penang examination centres affected by the floods will be moved elsewhere or assisted by police.

Zahid: Don't politicise flood aid

Zahid: Don't politicise flood aid

Don't do it just because victims from different political parties and of different races, says DPM.

Drainage system could not cope with extraordinary rain, says Penang gov't

Drainage system could not cope with extraordinary rain, says Penang gov't

State exco Chow Kon Yeow says drainage system could not handle the huge flow of water.

EPF members relieved over Plus ‘not for sale’ decision, claims MP

EPF members relieved over Plus ‘not for sale’ decision, claims MP

'I can almost hear the 14.5m EPF members heaving a sigh of relief,' says Anuar Abdul Manap.

Dad wants probe on son's death after finding 'red marks' around neck

Dad wants probe on son's death after finding 'red marks' around neck

Prisoner Ong Kok Leong's official cause of death listed as a 'chest infection'.

M’sian-sponsored field hospital in Bangladesh to open this year

M’sian-sponsored field hospital in Bangladesh to open this year

PM says initial location of the hospital about 10 to 15 minutes away from nearest refugee camp.

Islamic state won’t be formed through militancy, Perak sultan says

Islamic state won’t be formed through militancy, Perak sultan says

Sultan also claims inserting Islamic elements in country’s law also not the way to Daulah Islamiah.

DPM: RM1bil for S'wak schools in Budget shows gov't's concern

DPM: RM1bil for S'wak schools in Budget shows gov't's concern

RM1bil allocation in Budget 2018 after discussions with Sarawak CM, Zahid says.

Over 1,000 in Kedah, 3,000 in Penang evacuated due to floods

Over 1,000 in Kedah, 3,000 in Penang evacuated due to floods

Penang worst hit as 1,906 victims moved to safe areas in Kedah, and 103 in Perak.

Najib pledges federal help to flood-hit states

Najib pledges federal help to flood-hit states

He says federal assets are already being mobilised to help the victims of the Penang floods.

Mastering the art of storytelling at Campuskini

Mastering the art of storytelling at Campuskini

Storytelling remains the best way to get your message across, whether for corporations or NGOs.

Amid Penang floods, Chong tells ‘deity-like’ Guan Eng not to fight the heavens

Amid Penang floods, Chong tells ‘deity-like’ Guan Eng not to fight the heavens

'He is not as powerful as he claims to be in solving the flood problem,' says MCA Youth chief.

Penang FMM slams Meteorological Dept for 'late' disaster warning

Penang FMM slams Meteorological Dept for 'late' disaster warning

Tanjung Bungah rep also warned of erratic weather a day before the department issued its warning.

BN, Harapan and PAS mobilise for Penang flood relief efforts

BN, Harapan and PAS mobilise for Penang flood relief efforts

Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein also confirms the deployment of the Malaysian Armed Forces.

Teen suspect in planned beer fest attack pleads guilty to bomb possession

Teen suspect in planned beer fest attack pleads guilty to bomb possession

The accused pleads guilty to possessing two IEDs, but stays mum on another four terrorism-related charges.

'A flash flood that DAP was not blamed for'

'A flash flood that DAP was not blamed for'

YOURSAY | ‘Only penalising the developers with a heavy fine will deter them from future mishaps.’

Penang flood death toll climbs to seven

Penang flood death toll climbs to seven

UPDATED 10.55PM | Seventh victim is a yet to be identified man found stuck at a stadium's ticketing gate.

PM: No matter how big a win, DAP can't take Putrajaya

PM: No matter how big a win, DAP can't take Putrajaya

He adds MCA needs the Chinese community's support to represent them in the cabinet.

IGP: Only normal cops for Dr M recalled, UTK still in service

IGP: Only normal cops for Dr M recalled, UTK still in service

Inspector-general of police Muhammad Fuzi Harun says the recall is normal procedure.

Najib's sarcastic jibe: Dr M is perfect

Najib's sarcastic jibe: Dr M is perfect

Unlike Dr M, Najib says he didnt' detain any under the Internal Security Act.

Angry at claims of sovereignty loss, Najib hurls 'kepala bapa kau' at opposition

Angry at claims of sovereignty loss, Najib hurls 'kepala bapa kau' at opposition

Najib also calls the opposition stupid for raising such claims.

11 pusat pemindahan dibuka di Kuala Muda

11 pusat pemindahan dibuka di Kuala Muda

Sehingga jam 9 pagi tadi 45 kampung di 12 mukim dan empat kawasan taman perumahan terjejas akibat banjir kilat.

Liow sounds battle cry against 'Pakatan Jahat', brands Dr M a failed leader

Liow sounds battle cry against 'Pakatan Jahat', brands Dr M a failed leader

Liow says Dr M had a failed report card which is being adopted by DAP's Lim Kit Siang.

Najib denies paying RM90mil to PAS; Liow attacks Guan Eng's ‘tokong’ status

Najib denies paying RM90mil to PAS; Liow attacks Guan Eng's ‘tokong’ status

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Guan Eng reaches out to DPM for army's help over severe Penang floods

Guan Eng reaches out to DPM for army's help over severe Penang floods

This follows the formation of a tropical disturbance over the northern Malaysian peninsula.