Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in eight states until noon

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected to affect eight states until noon on Monday (Nov 11) according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In a warning issued at 8.40 am, MetMalaysia said that the areas affected include all of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, as well as several districts in Selangor, namely Kuala...

QuickCheck: Did escaping suspects in Selangor try to attack a police car?

ASK any cop and they will tell you that going on police patrol is anything but routine. They can be unpredictable and intense events, especially when encountering suspicious characters and the men in blue are always prepared for a standoff with the bad guys. Recently, a group of criminals tried to ram into a police patrol car...

MACC probes 20 projects under Selangor MBI, ex-COO remanded a week

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating 20 projects under the Selangor Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) believed to be linked to corrupt activities. “We are going to check 20 projects involving the state (of Selangor) which we have been informed have received bribes. These are projects which have to do with state interests. “These projects...

QuickCheck: Was a riderless motorcycle travelling along the Federal Highway recently?

WITH Halloween just a few weeks away, tales with a tinge of the spooky would go viral quickly - and vehicles travelling without anyone on them could very well tick all the boxes here. Recently, a video went viral of a riderless motorcycle along with the claim that it was taken along the Federal Highway near...

Thunderstorms to hit 10 states, including Penang and Selangor

PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms have been forecast in the afternoon for 10 states in Malaysia, including Penang and Selangor on Thursday (Oct 9). According to an advisory issued by the Meteorological Department at 12.40pm, thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected for the entire state of Perlis and Melaka. Other areas expected to see storms are Kedah...

Selangor flash floods: 70 houses affected in Shah Alam, Kampung Melayu Subang inundated

PETALING JAYA: About 70 houses were affected by flash floods in Paya Jaras, Shah Alam, says the Petaling Civil Defence Force. It added that a relief centre was also being set up in Dewan Kenanga. “The flash floods were due to heavy rain pour and poor irrigation affecting houses located in lower elevations,” it said in a...

Luas conducts joint operation to address pollution in Sungai Kuang

KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor Water Management Board (Luas) conducted a joint operation with state and national agencies in Matang Pagar, Sungai Buloh after Sungai Kuang’s stream was discovered to be polluted with foamy water on Monday (Sept 23). Selangor state executive councillor for public health and environment, Jamaliah Jamaluddin, said the operation involved the Environment Department,...

Thunderstorms to hit 12 states, including KL, Labuan on Sept 23, warns MetMalaysia

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms across 12 states at 5pm on Monday (Sept 23) The affected states are Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Johor, Sarawak, Sabah, as well as the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Labuan. The thunderstorm is expected to last...

Fire Dept received 2,575 reports of fallen trees nationwide since January

PUTRAJAYA: The Fire and Rescue Department has received 2,575 emergency calls about fallen trees nationwide since January. The department reported that Selangor had the highest number of cases with 441, followed by Perak with 321 and Sarawak with 264 between Jan and July. "A total of eight victims were killed, 27 suffered various injuries, and 37 others...

Houses of horror: IGP rubbishes allegations cops protecting GISB

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman has refuted allegations that Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) was protected by the authorities. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said senior police officers, including himself being photographed previously with those linked to the company, were not a form of endorsement for the company. "Wrong is wrong. If our investigation...