Floods: Number of victims in Johor rises to 3,322 people

JOHOR BARU: The number of flood victims in Johor has reached 3,322 people, with six districts affected as of 8pm on Sunday (Jan 7). According to the state disaster management committee, the highest number of victims is at Kota Tinggi, with 1,638 people evacuated from their homes. “The other affected districts are Kluang with 863 victims, followed...

‘Severe continuous’ rain till Sunday expected in Johor, Pahang

PETALING JAYA: Several parts of Johor and Pahang are set to experience “severe continuous” rain from today till Sunday, according to the meteorological department (MetMalaysia). This comes just as over 1,000 people in Johor have been evacuated due to floods caused by persistent heavy rain since last night. In a statement, MetMalaysia said the continuous rain will...

Rain expected in east coast of peninsula, west Sarawak, until Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR: Wind concentration on the east coast of the peninsula and west of Sarawak until Thursday (Dec 14) may increase humidity, bringing potential rain to the coastal areas of Terengganu, Pahang and Johor, especially in the morning. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement on Sunday (Dec 10), said in the west of Sarawak,...

State polls: Rain can’t wash away voters’ determination, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: The mid-day rain in Gombak did not dampen the spirits of voters in choosing the next Selangor state government, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The MCA president said this was clear during his visit to a polling centre for the Gombak Setia seat. "Rain started to fall in Gombak at 12.15pm but this...

Rain’s Label Emphatically Denies Cheating Allegations And Vows To Pursue Legal Action

“They are unfounded, and we believe they aren’t worth speaking about.”     According to a Hankook Ilbo report, singer and actor Rain‘s label Rain Company denied allegations that he cheated on his wife Kim Tae Hee and announced they would be pursuing legal action. On October 6, the agency called the rumors unfounded and is preparing to pursue legal action against the malicious comments. We weren’t...