Sultan of Pahang tells state govt to take immediate action on coastal erosion

KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has urged the state government to take immediate and serious action to address coastal erosion to safeguard the well-being and interests of the people. His Royal Highness expressed deep concern over the worsening erosion, particularly in the Padang Api-Api area along the Pekan-Nenasi road, where...

Sultan of Pahang tells state govt to take immediate action on coastal erosion

KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has urged the state government to take immediate and serious action to address coastal erosion to safeguard the well-being and interests of the people. His Royal Highness expressed deep concern over the worsening erosion, particularly in the Padang Api-Api area along the Pekan-Nenasi road, where...

Kedah, Pahang set to exit Malaysia Football League, claims TMJ

PETALING JAYA: Will Pahang and Kedah not compete in the Malaysia Football League (M-League) next season? Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim seems to believe so. The Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) owner made the shocking revelation on Wednesday (March 13), stating that both clubs will not be participating in the league for the 2025-2026 season. He said this...

Fisherman regrets not stopping Norshamira from meeting her killer at dark jetty

KUANTAN: A fisherman expressed deep regret for not intervening when Norshamira Zainal, 37, headed towards a secluded area to deliver goods to a man, ultimately leading to her murder near the Tanjung Lumpur Bridge on Wednesday (Feb 12) night. The 40-year-old fisherman, identified only as Mohamad, said he and a friend were at a nearby stall...

Floods: Sarawak recovers, Pahang sees slight rise in evacuees, Sabah remains unchanged

KUALA LUMPUR: The Flood situation in Sarawak has completely recovered, while in Pahang, the number of evacuees in temporary evacuation centres has seen a small rise and in Sabah, the situation remains unchanged as of 8pm on Friday (Jan 17). In SARAWAK, according to the State Disaster Management Committee (JBPN), all 44 evacuees from 22 families, who...

Continuous heavy rain warning for Pahang and Johor

PETALING JAYA: A continuous heavy rain warning has been issued for parts of Pahang and Johor, with severe conditions expected. Issued at 11.35am on Friday (Jan 10), the warning predicts very heavy rain in Rompin, Pahang, as well as several areas in Johor, including Batu Pahat, Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru, until...

Man reported missing in Kuantan found dead in car

KUANTAN: A 55-year-old man who had been reported missing since Dec 13 was found dead in a car in a parking lot near a restaurant in Sungai Isap on Saturday (Dec 21). Kuantan OCPD Asst Comm Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu said the victim, Safri Mohd Ali from Kampung Hijrah, was found unconscious by members of...

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warnings for eight states.

PETALING JAYA: Several Malaysian states, including Selangor, Johor and Sabah, are forecast for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds, according to the Malaysia Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). The weather warning was issued on Monday, Dec 16 and is effective until 6pm. Based on the warning, adverse weather conditions are expected in Perak (Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar and Batang...

Pahang launches post-flood mission to Kelantan

KUANTAN: The Pahang government launched the Pahang Volunteer Post-Flood Assistance Mission to Kelantan on Thursday (Dec 12), committing to humanitarian efforts and social responsibility. Pahang state secretary Datuk Seri Zulkifli Yaacob said that the mission includes approximately 400 volunteers, comprising employees from state departments, statutory bodies and the Pahang Social Action Council (MTSP), all assigned to...

Pahang palace not issuing statement on purported ‘royal addendum’ for Najib’s house arrest

KUANTAN: The Pahang palace will not issue any statement about a "royal addendum" purportedly issued by the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, as submitted in the appeal application by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and the affidavit of Datuk Mohamad Nizar Najib. Pahang state legal advisor Datuk Seri Saiful Edris Zainuddin said the decision...