Brisbane back on the map: Malaysia Airlines resumes direct flights with near full capacity
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Malaysia Airlines Bhd has resumed its direct flights from KL International Airport (KUL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE), with the inaugural flight MH135 departing Kuala Lumpur on November 29, reinstating this key connection to meet growing travel demand. The national carrier said in a statement today that
Flood evacuee numbers climb in Perak, Pahang, Selangor as situation eases in six other states
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — The number of flood evacuees in Perak, Pahang and Selangor has increased this morning, while the situation in six other states is improving as more people have been able to return home. In Perak, the number of evacuees rose to 6,420 people from 1,917 families, compared
Pakatan’s Jannie Lasimbang gets federal backup in one of Sabah’s most crowded seats
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 29 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Kapayan state constituency Datuk Jannie Lasimbang received a boost of encouragement when two deputy ministers accompanied her as she cast her vote in the 17th Sabah State Election this morning. Jannie, the incumbent assemblywoman, arrived at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina)
Viral video of homeless man kicked while sleeping reveals migrant worker’s nightmare in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — A viral video of a man being kicked and splashed with water while sleeping on a five-foot-way has sparked outrage and highlighted a story of shattered hopes. For Safiudeen Pakkeer Mohamed, 39, this public humiliation was the cruel culmination of a Malaysian dream that had turned
AirAsia says flights run as usual as Tropical Storm Senyar nears west coast
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — AirAsia has assured passengers that all its flights are operating as scheduled despite the effects of Tropical Storm Senyar, with the airline activating heightened monitoring and crisis coordination to ensure uninterrupted travel and passenger safety. In a statement tonight, the airline said the storm, as highlighted
Selangor activates full storm response as Senyar looms, state ready to shelter 244,000, says MB
SHAH ALAM, Nov 28 — The Selangor government has activated all its personnel and assets in anticipation of Tropical Storm Senyar, which is forecast to bring persistent heavy rain and strong winds to the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said that with 1,173 temporary relief centres (PPS) available, Selangor
‘Like human trafficking’: Over 700 Malaysians rescued from Hat Yai flood, some using container lorries, says Tok Mat
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — More than 700 Malaysians stranded in flood-hit Hat Yai have been evacuated using container lorries and buses, with rescue operations continuing today, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan told Parliament. He said severe flooding in southern Thailand had inundated hotels, tourist spots and major parts of
Perak mulls danger-zone map, tighter rules for high-risk hiking trails after fatality on Gunung Liang
IPOH, November 27 — The Perak Forestry Department (JPNPk) will conduct an accident and disaster risk study for hiking areas to identify danger zones and preventive steps to be taken, following the death of a climber in Gunung Liang last month. Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad told the State
Kangar EPF shut temporarily due to floods, members urged to use i-Akaun
KANGAR, Nov 26 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) office here has been temporarily closed from today until further notice due to rising floodwaters. It said the measure was taken to ensure the safety and well-being of its members and staff. Members with existing appointments are advised to reschedule their visits, while
Anwar accepts Shamsul Iskandar’s resignation, says MACC free to probe hospital letter row ‘without external interference’
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has accepted the resignation of his senior political secretary Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin. In a statement issued today, Anwar also expressed his gratitude to Shamsul for his service, saying the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) was free to