Archive - 19 December 2021

Many residents stranded by floods in Taman Sri Muda still not getting help

Many residents stranded by floods in Taman Sri Muda still not getting help

They have been sending out appeals on social media.

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Three believed swept away by mud flood in Bentong

Three believed swept away by mud flood in Bentong

A boy is believed to be among the victims.

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SMART tunnel sets new record in water diversion

SMART tunnel sets new record in water diversion

It was activated for about 22 hours.

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Sarawak setback: PKR cites unfair polls, DAP laments unjust fate

Sarawak setback: PKR cites unfair polls, DAP laments unjust fate

Exorbitant air tickets and vote-buying are among the excuses.

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Flash flood causes water supply disruption in parts of Klang Valley

Flash flood causes water supply disruption in parts of Klang Valley

Several areas in Hulu Langat will experience unscheduled water supply disruptions.

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Saarani will not contest Larut parliamentary seat in GE15

Saarani will not contest Larut parliamentary seat in GE15

'I want to return to Lenggong as I’m the Umno chief there.'

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Minister concurs after Najib pans him for 'launching ceremony' to help flood victims

Minister concurs after Najib pans him for 'launching ceremony' to help flood victims

'The Youth and Sports Ministry will improve,' says Faizal.

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Wee: Spoon or chopsticks, embrace diversity and maintain harmony

Wee: Spoon or chopsticks, embrace diversity and maintain harmony

The country belongs to all Malaysians, says the MCA president.

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MCA hopeful to maintain traditional seats in GE15 - Wee

MCA hopeful to maintain traditional seats in GE15 - Wee

He says MCA has been with BN through thick and thin.

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Segambut MP calls on DBKL to assist flood clean-up efforts

Segambut MP calls on DBKL to assist flood clean-up efforts

She said the request was made in anticipation of more rain.

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Klang Valley Flood Relief 2021 Campaign

Klang Valley Flood Relief 2021 Campaign

With torrential rains not letting up over the past few days, many areas across the Klang Valley have been hit by massive flash floods.

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Banks ready to offer assistance to flood-affected borrowers

Banks ready to offer assistance to flood-affected borrowers

Details will be announced after discussions with parties involved.

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Floods leave scores stranded at highways and malls in Selangor

Floods leave scores stranded at highways and malls in Selangor

The floodwater has cut off access on key highways.

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'Don't bulldoze' - MPs want SOP fines of up to RM50k to be postponed

'Don't bulldoze' - MPs want SOP fines of up to RM50k to be postponed

Act 342 to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Dec 20.

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Selangor floods: 'Only staircase left of our family home'

Selangor floods: 'Only staircase left of our family home'

The house was built in 1969 and inherited by eight siblings.

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Court allows MACC's application to forfeit former Johor exco's assets

Court allows MACC's application to forfeit former Johor exco's assets

The assets are worth more than RM6 million.

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Main roads to KLIA closed due to floods

Main roads to KLIA closed due to floods

KLIA and klia2 can still be reached via the Elite Highway.

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Muhyiddin: Not possible for PN-Harapan cooperation in GE15

Muhyiddin: Not possible for PN-Harapan cooperation in GE15

'It is just that the differences are too obvious.'

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Covid-19 (Dec 19): 3,108 cases, lowest in 7 months

Covid-19 (Dec 19): 3,108 cases, lowest in 7 months

COVID-19 | The R-naught value stands at 0.91.

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Over 21,000 evacuated by noon as floods worsen

Over 21,000 evacuated by noon as floods worsen

Floods worsening in K'tan, T'ganu, Pahang, S'gor, N Sembilan and Malacca.

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Typhoon death toll in Philippines' Bohol province hits 49

Typhoon death toll in Philippines' Bohol province hits 49

Communication lines and power supply remains unavailable.

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Govt to provide RM100m in post-flood repairs of homes, infrastructure

Govt to provide RM100m in post-flood repairs of homes, infrastructure

The government will contribute RM1,000 for each household affected.

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M'sia-Bangladesh inks new five-year labour recruitment MOU

M'sia-Bangladesh inks new five-year labour recruitment MOU

The new terms will be enforced until December, 2026.

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Key takeaways from Sarawak elections

Key takeaways from Sarawak elections

SARAWAK POLLS | The turnout for this election is 60.67 percent.

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Bersatu launches flood relief fund to help victims – Muhyiddin

Bersatu launches flood relief fund to help victims – Muhyiddin

He also expresses his sadness over the floods that hit several states.

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Five routes in KL closed, traffic diverted

Five routes in KL closed, traffic diverted

Commuters are advised to use Jalan Tun Razak to head to the city centre.

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Pos Malaysia apologises for delayed deliveries due to floods

Pos Malaysia apologises for delayed deliveries due to floods

"Services will resume once situation permits and routes are open."

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Fahmi: 'Anwar resignation' announcement is fake news

Fahmi: 'Anwar resignation' announcement is fake news

The fake notice uses the party's masthead and logo.

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Scenes from flood-hit Selangor

Scenes from flood-hit Selangor

KINILENS | 4,596 people have been evacuated as of 7am today.

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LETTER | Crisis management not just about rushing to respond

LETTER | Crisis management not just about rushing to respond

Why do we always respond to crisis in a knee-jerk fashion?

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Factory operator feared drowned after being swept away by floodwaters

Factory operator feared drowned after being swept away by floodwaters

This is the second missing person case in the last 24 hours.

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M'sia does not need S'pore for HSR project - Muhyiddin

M'sia does not need S'pore for HSR project - Muhyiddin

UPDATED 3.55PM | Ex-PM says rail can potentially be linked towards Thailand instead.

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LETTER | Out with the dinosaurs

LETTER | Out with the dinosaurs

Maybe it is time for women and youth to take the spotlight.

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Saifuddin to undertake official visits to Turkey, India

Saifuddin to undertake official visits to Turkey, India

Minister visiting Turkey on Monday, heading to India on Thursday.

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Thumping win for GPS in late Mulu results gives coalition 76 out of 82 seats

Thumping win for GPS in late Mulu results gives coalition 76 out of 82 seats

Gerawat Gala of PBB won comfortably with 3,731 votes.

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Sikh group offers free meals to Klang Valley flood victims

Sikh group offers free meals to Klang Valley flood victims

They will be covering Klang, Shah Alam, Subang and Petaling Jaya.

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Santiago: PM's visit to Klang in 'bad faith'

Santiago: PM's visit to Klang in 'bad faith'

MP upset over lack of communication, shows govt's unwillingness to work together.

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Floods: Relief centres second home for octogenarian Mek Yam

Floods: Relief centres second home for octogenarian Mek Yam

She has been evacuated to a relief centre three times this year.

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Fire and Rescue Dept deploys five helicopters to help flood victims

Fire and Rescue Dept deploys five helicopters to help flood victims

They received 1,800 emergency calls nationwide in the past 24 hours.

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Not up to Umno alone to decide on early GE, says Muhyiddin

Not up to Umno alone to decide on early GE, says Muhyiddin

UPDATED 3.28PM | Bersatu chief points out it must be discussed with PN as per agreement.

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Mat Sabu: Amanah suspends convention to help flood victims

Mat Sabu: Amanah suspends convention to help flood victims

Heavy rains have caused natural disasters in the Klang Valley and other states.

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Agong observes flood situation in the capital

Agong observes flood situation in the capital

Thousands of residents evacuated, many road users stranded.

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'Where's the urgency?' - Muda blasts slow response to floods

'Where's the urgency?' - Muda blasts slow response to floods

It also questions what proactive measures govt has taken to mitigate floods.

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Over 14,000 flood victims evacuated, Pahang and Selangor worst hit

Over 14,000 flood victims evacuated, Pahang and Selangor worst hit

Readings at 19 river stations in Pahang exceed danger level.

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Steven Sim hospitalised due to severe gastritis

Steven Sim hospitalised due to severe gastritis

He has been suffering from the condition for many years.

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Sarawak opposition thumped but Baru Bian elated by increased majority

Sarawak opposition thumped but Baru Bian elated by increased majority

Ba'Kelalan incumbent won in five-cornered fight with 680 vote majority.

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Omicron coronavirus cases surge in UK, scientists see bigger wave

Omicron coronavirus cases surge in UK, scientists see bigger wave

SAGE believes hundreds of thousands are being infected every day.

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Rockers Terrer take on religious hypocrisy with satirical debut single 'Hang Loklaq'

Rockers Terrer take on religious hypocrisy with satirical debut single 'Hang Loklaq'

Music video featuring band members dancing in drag sparked by male gaze.

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Explosion at Pakistan bank branch kills at least 15

Explosion at Pakistan bank branch kills at least 15

16 others injured, police say gas leak might be the cause.

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Hong Kong votes in overhauled 'patriots-only' election

Hong Kong votes in overhauled 'patriots-only' election

Critics call it undemocratic, govt keen to mobilise voting to show legitimacy.

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HISTORY | The British traders who became colonialists

HISTORY | The British traders who became colonialists

They were the bearers of the British govt's imperial ambitions.

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Klang MP makes plea for more 4WD vehicles, boats to reach flood victims

Klang MP makes plea for more 4WD vehicles, boats to reach flood victims

Charles Santiago also calls for more volunteers to distribute aid.

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Covid-19 deaths (Dec 19): 29 reported fatalities, total at 31,073

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 19): 29 reported fatalities, total at 31,073

Perak records highest number of new deaths with 7.

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Expect continuous downpour in KL, Perak, Pahang and S'gor - Met Dept

Expect continuous downpour in KL, Perak, Pahang and S'gor - Met Dept

Several major roads in KL city centre flooded, rivers rising.

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YOURSAY | SOP violations – it's never the govt's fault

YOURSAY | SOP violations – it's never the govt's fault

'The govt has forgotten that Sepadu is a unit of the PM's Dept.'

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Keep calm, we will do everything we can to save you, PM tells flood victims

Keep calm, we will do everything we can to save you, PM tells flood victims

Ismail Sabri also tells victims to keep their children safe.

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