KUANTAN: The number of flood victims at relief centres in Pahang recorded a significant decrease on Monday (Dec 22) evening, with 218 people from 66 families compared to 580 people (167 families) in the morning. According to the Social Welfare Department (JKM) Infobencana application, Kuantan recorded 138 victims (39 families), followed by Pekan (45 people, 21...
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has declined to comment on the name of the new candidate for Inspector-General of Police (IGP), which is reportedly set to be presented to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. The Prime Minister appeared momentarily surprised when asked about the matter during a press conference Thursday (June 19). “Oh? The...
TOKYO: Fewer climbers tackled Mount Fuji during this year's hiking season, preliminary figures show, after Japanese authorities introduced an entry fee and a daily cap on numbers to fight overtourism. Online reservations were also brought in this year by officials concerned about safety and environmental damage on the country's highest mountain. The number of climbers fell by...
