JB to study expanding flood warning system, says mayor

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Baru City Council will conduct a study to expand its flood warning system to cover hotspot areas in the city, says mayor Datuk Mohd Haffiz Ahmad. He added that the system was first introduced last year at Sungai Chat to assist residents in Kampung Mohd Amin and other areas in Johor Baru. He...

Penang ready to face monsoon, king tide, says CM

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government is fully prepared to face the upcoming monsoon and the king tide phenomenon expected to occur on Oct 20-21, says Chow Kon Yeow. The Chief Minister said the current focus is on preparing temporary relief centres, if necessary, as well as arranging logistics in case of floods. "The state disaster management unit...