KOTA KINABALU: Three clerks of a primary school here were rushed to hospital after experiencing breathing difficulties and vomiting believed due to inhalation of ammonia gas. Sabah Education director Datuk Raisin Saidin said the incident at 1.30pm on Tuesday (Sept 10) involved only three female clerks at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Likas, adding no teachers and pupils...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Saturday Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman night market in Kuala Lumpur is closed today (Aug 24) for a search and rescue operation, says Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). DBKL stated that the market would be closed to make way for the rescue mission for a woman who fell into a sinkhole at Jalan Masjid...
SLIM RIVER: A total of 21 people stranded at the Risda Eco Park in Ulu Slim after a dam burst and a bridge collapsed on Aug 23 have been rescued as of 12pm. Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Sayani Saidon said 19 visitors and two staff were rescued on Saturday (Aug 24). "The flash flood at...
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...
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...
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...
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...
