Flood situation improves in 4 states but more evacuated in Johor

A resident in Kampung Laut Batu 10 in Johor Bahru stands at his house in flood waters waist-deep as rain continues to fall, Jan 10. Photo: Bernama   The flood situation in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Perak had improved as of 8am with more evacuees allowed to return home. However, the number of evacuees rose in Johor due...

‘Deputy PM’ rumour resurfaces as Umno hawks continue threat to quit govt

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin meets with flood victims at a temporary relief centre in Temerloh, Jan 10. Muhyiddin is said to be fully occupied with travelling to some of the places worst affected by the seasonal floods, as rumours swirl over the position of DPM. Photo: Bernama   The group demanding that Umno be given a more...

Trump returns to Twitter as Facebook’s Zuckerberg bans him for ‘fanning the flames’

Facebook blocked US President Donald Trump's account over concerns that his messages might spark further violent protests.   NEW YORK/CALIFORNIA — US President Donald Trump returned to Twitter on Thursday (Dec 7) with a video acknowledging that Mr Joe Biden would be the next US President as other social media services including Facebook blocked his accounts over concerns...

‘Resign-lah’, Dr Mahathir tells beleaguered Muhyiddin

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad leaves after an interview with Reuters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Oct 16, 2020. KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin should resign now rather than wait to be ousted by United Malays National Organisation (Umno), said Dr Mahathir Mohamad.The former Prime Minister said he had warned his old party...

Trump acknowledges Biden victory a day after Capitol chaos

US President Donald Trump said his focus would now turn to ensuring a smooth transition to a Biden administration in a video released on Jan 7, 2021.   WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump conceded on Thursday (Jan 7) that Mr Joe Biden will be the next US president, a day after his supporters stormed the US Capitol as Congress was...

The Final Line of Donald Trump’s Thursday Night Message Has People Alarmed for the Future

Donald Trump has finally admitted that he lost the 2020 presidential election and he has pledged to assist in a smooth transition of power, but the final line of his speech has people alarmed. In the speech, Trump condemned his supporters who stormed into the Capitol building this week and participated in acts of violence and destruction. He told “those who...

Guardian Launches New Concept Store In Conjunction With Its 53rd Anniversary

In conjunction with Guardian Malaysia’s 53rd Anniversary, the leading pharmacy, health and beauty retail chain gave its flagship store at Suria KLCC an invigorating makeover to reinforce its position as the number one pharmacy, health and beauty destination in the city. Guardian’s new concept store at KLCC is vibrant and inviting Taking into consideration of their customers’ feedback, the new...

Is MCO 2.0 Happening Next Week? National Security Council Responds

Yesterday (Wednesday, 6th January), Malaysia reported a new record high of 2,593 Covid-19 cases. At this rate, is another Movement Control Order (MCO 2.0) inevitable? According to Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, our country’s healthcare system is at breaking point as daily cases are expected to rise even higher. True enough, Malaysia has...

Covid-19 Cases Reported In The Gardens Mall & Berjaya Times Square

The first week of 2021 has certainly been a roller coaster ride so far. In back-to-back Covid-19 cases reported in shopping malls, the latest are The Gardens Mall and Berjaya Times Square. This comes after The Manhattan FISH MARKET in Melawati Mall and The LINC KL’s Ben’s Independent Grocer (B.I.G) temporary closure due to Covid-19. Late last...

WhatsApp To Start Sharing User Data With Facebook In February

WhatsApp was first owned by Facebook dating back to 2014. During that time, WhatsApp stated that user data will not be shared with Facebook. However, as times progress, shared user data between the social media platforms will come into effect on 8th February 2021. Now, WhatsApp is giving its users two options, either agree to share...