Iran-Israel conflict: Mindef ready to deploy Armed Forces to secure safety of M’sian students

KOTA BHARU: The Defence Ministry (Mindef) is prepared to deploy the Armed Forces personnel to the Middle East to provide support in handling the safety of Malaysian students following the Iran-Israel conflict. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said Mindef would discuss with the Foreign Affairs Ministry and obtain information on the latest developments of the situation...

Keep kids away from water containers

GEORGE TOWN: As Penang water consumers rush to store water at their homes, experts have warned about the danger of leaving toddlers alone to play near the water tanks. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) family medicine specialist Dr Mastura Mohd Sopian said to avoid any mishap at their home during the four-day water cut, parents or guardians...

Make safety a priority when using electricity, gas during monsoon

KUALA LUMPUR: The Energy Commission has reminded the public to always be vigilant and prioritise safety when using electricity and gas following the transition to the northeast monsoon season in the country. It said the weather conditions in the transition phase of the monsoon, which is expected to continue until November, have the potential to cause...

Works Ministry receives 10 times more complaints of road damage via MYJalan app, says Nanta

KUALA LUMPUR: Complaints of road damage received by the Works Ministry through the MYJalan application have increased tenfold since it was launched in August, in line with the MYJalan campaign, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Works Minister said it was a positive development and a testament to the people’s concern for the quality of...