Archive - 5 March 2023

Nearly 55,000 flood victims still at relief centres in 3 states

Nearly 55,000 flood victims still at relief centres in 3 states

Johor still has the highest number, followed by Pahang and Malacca.
Umno prepared to publish ROS' approval letter - Zahid

Umno prepared to publish ROS' approval letter - Zahid

This is on the no-contest motion for the top two posts.
MOT does not want Malacca's cruise terminal to become abandoned

MOT does not want Malacca's cruise terminal to become abandoned

Loke says it would be a loss to the state’s economy.
Prepare better food for flood evacuees, Wee tells Welfare Dept

Prepare better food for flood evacuees, Wee tells Welfare Dept

Ex-minister says some received undercooked rice and delivery was very late.
Noh praises Dr M's 'better principles' when leading Umno

Noh praises Dr M's 'better principles' when leading Umno

Former MP says party suspended those charged in court during Mahathir's time.
180 Civil Defence Force members mobilised for Johor floods - minister

180 Civil Defence Force members mobilised for Johor floods - minister

The personnel are from 9 states throughout the peninsula.
Ismail Sabri tells Zahid to reveal ROS letter on no-contest motion

Ismail Sabri tells Zahid to reveal ROS letter on no-contest motion

Ex-PM says there are conflicting reports on ROS' decision.
Increased number of dengue cases in Kelantan

Increased number of dengue cases in Kelantan

However, no death has been recorded so far.
Floods: TNB shuts down 48 substations in Johor

Floods: TNB shuts down 48 substations in Johor

This causes power disruption to about 4,800 consumer accounts in six districts.
Iran makes sweeping pledge of cooperation to IAEA before board meeting

Iran makes sweeping pledge of cooperation to IAEA before board meeting

Pledge includes to reinstal monitoring cameras under previous deal.
Ahmad Maslan: Legal amendments needed to address diesel smuggling

Ahmad Maslan: Legal amendments needed to address diesel smuggling

Deputy finance minister says modified trucks are being used to smuggle it.
PM: Johor flood situation under control, no need to declare emergency

PM: Johor flood situation under control, no need to declare emergency

It shows signs of improvement, he says.
Greece to wrap up search at train crash site as anger simmers

Greece to wrap up search at train crash site as anger simmers

At least 57 people have been killed in the crash.
Govt to continue efforts to increase internet speeds nationwide - Fahmi

Govt to continue efforts to increase internet speeds nationwide - Fahmi

Ministry’s current priority is to address the existing digital divide.
China to promote vaccine development, new medicines

China to promote vaccine development, new medicines

This follows China's abandoning of its zero-Covid policy, resulting in surge.
Dr M chose Putra as it's an 'honest' party, unlike PAS - Ibrahim Ali

Dr M chose Putra as it's an 'honest' party, unlike PAS - Ibrahim Ali

'We never used or 'sold' Islam for political mileage.'
Ministry spends RM615k on food for flood victims - Nancy

Ministry spends RM615k on food for flood victims - Nancy

Nancy hopes the aid will be sufficient.
'Mentega Terbang film not new, why didn’t previous govt take actions?'

'Mentega Terbang film not new, why didn’t previous govt take actions?'

Fahmi to leave it to Finas to investigate.
Zaliha: Health Ministry to monitor waterborne diseases amid floods

Zaliha: Health Ministry to monitor waterborne diseases amid floods

'SOPs are in place to prevent diseases from spreading in relief centres.'
Floods worsen, nearly 50k victims evacuated

Floods worsen, nearly 50k victims evacuated

Only one out of five affected states saw decrease in evacuee numbers
Hadi: Nothing wrong with politicians speaking in mosques, suraus

Hadi: Nothing wrong with politicians speaking in mosques, suraus

'Even the Prophet talks about politics in his sermons.'
Immigration raids another migrant settlement in Negeri Sembilan

Immigration raids another migrant settlement in Negeri Sembilan

Authorities arrest 32, including child, in raid on private land.
Ministry to strengthen Rakan Muda programme

Ministry to strengthen Rakan Muda programme

It will have a more comprehensive and positive impact on youth.
Civic engagement course for new PPR homeowners from this year - Nga

Civic engagement course for new PPR homeowners from this year - Nga

It's to create awareness about community living and neighbourhood etiquette.
Just like YBeeee, Jo Kukathas moves with the times

Just like YBeeee, Jo Kukathas moves with the times

MALAYSIANSKINI | 'You can leave a job but you can't leave the arts'.
North Korea says UN should demand end to S Korea-US military drills

North Korea says UN should demand end to S Korea-US military drills

'Drills, rhetoric irresponsibly raising level of confrontation.'
Zahid: ROS approves no contest motion for top two Umno posts

Zahid: ROS approves no contest motion for top two Umno posts

Party receives letter from Home Ministry regarding decision.
Special op carried out to help flood victims in critical areas - Johor MB

Special op carried out to help flood victims in critical areas - Johor MB

As of 4am today, 44,860 people have been evacuated.
YOURSAY | Anwar needs people's support, patience to succeed

YOURSAY | Anwar needs people's support, patience to succeed

'He will encounter resistance from cartels, monopolies, middlepersons and corrupt officials'
Johor records highest rainfall in four days since 1991

Johor records highest rainfall in four days since 1991

Air Panas station in Segamat logs 731mm of rainfall from Feb 28 to March 3.