The Sultan of Pahang warned people against making political attacks over flood aid delays. Al-Sultan Abdullah said the initial holdups happened because the flooding was sudden and created logistical problems. He expressed thanks to everyone working to get supplies to displaced people, asking that the situation not be exploited for partisan gain. His comments came after a visit to a relief center at a school called Sekolah Kebangsaan Bunut Rendang.
He also told government agencies and support crews to stay ready throughout the rainy season. The Ruler advised victims staying in shelters not to go back to their homes yet, citing forecasts about another possible wave of flooding next week. He mentioned the ongoing floods in Indonesian...
Sarawak's leader says the state is boosting funding for all religions, using strong local revenue. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg talked about this at the opening of the new Sri Aman Islamic Complex. That building was paid for mostly by Muslim tithe money, which he called a social duty for prosperous people and businesses. He credited a growing understanding of this system for strengthening the Baitulmal Sarawak Fund, the Islamic treasury managing these donations since the eighties.
At the same time, he highlighted the Unit for Other Religions, known as Unifor. He stated that Sarawak is the only state with a government body specifically for non-Muslim groups and mission schools. Its annual budget is going up next...
Floodwaters are fully gone in Kelantan now. Relief centers in the Kuala Krai district shut down for good. Over in Pahang, the situation is slowly getting better. The number of displaced people dropped significantly from the morning count, though thousands are still in dozens of shelters. Kuantan remains the hardest hit area by a wide margin. Other districts like Pekan and Jerantut still have evacuees, but folks in Lipis have all gone back home.
Terengganu also saw a decent drop in its evacuation numbers by the late afternoon. Everyone housed in shelters is now in the Kemaman district, as two other centers in Dungun closed after people returned home.
The Malaysian PM, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, says his administration is boosting cash aid to record highs this year. The finance minister stated the Madani government is enhancing social protection, focusing on families and faster disaster response. He claimed this push shows a commitment to supporting all households.
Specific programs include a thirteen billion ringgit allocation for Rahmah cash aid and basic necessity assistance. They also issued a single one-hundred ringgit payment for every adult citizen with a MyKad, available for claiming during a recent several-month window. For flood victims, a separate one-thousand ringgit aid per family was distributed, with ten million set aside for Sabah and fifty million for the states of...
A GRS official pushed back on the idea that Chinese voters completely ditched them. Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, a deputy secretary-general for Gabungan Rakyat Sabah, said the narrative of a total swing was not fully accurate. He acknowledged those discussions, noting his coalition saw the voting trends. He pointed out that GRS did not actually run in most Chinese-majority seats, leaving that to their Pakatan Harapan partners.
The guy used Pantai Manis in Papar as a case study. A specific district there, PDM Bandar, has a large Chinese electorate and historically voted against his party. He admitted they lost that area for over five elections straight, including his own past race, where support only slightly grew. The recent state election...
Local government in George Town just threw down some concrete justice on Jalan Burma. The Penang Island City Council put up barriers and painted double yellows along a stretch from Cantonment to Jones, making it a total no-stop zone. Their goal was to stop drivers from parking on the roadside, a move they say was creating brutal traffic snarls. The council claims traffic is moving better now, with less risky pedestrian dodging. They also pointed to a nearby lane, Solok Moulmein, where they set up loading areas for business deliveries.
This whole situation blew up online after some merchants on that road got pissed. These traders staged a protest, arguing the new rules are killing their sales because customers can't pull over to buy...
Authorities seized over two hundred protected animals off the coast of Batu Pahat. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, working with wildlife officials, found the creatures on a fish farming platform near Sungai Ayam. The haul included two hundred thirty-four oriental magpie robins, ten pythons, and a single monkey. Officials stated this activity breaks the National Wildlife Conservation Act. The animals were taken to a local maritime office before being transferred to Johor wildlife authorities for investigation. They emphasized a continued commitment to stopping smuggling and protecting the country's natural heritage through joint operations.
The president of Parti Warisan, Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal, claims excessive taxes are crushing businesses in Sabah. He says multiple tax layers prevent companies from reinvesting and growing, with some forced to shut down or move operations to other countries. A major issue is businesses paying large sums upfront, then waiting years for refunds, creating severe cash flow problems that threaten jobs and local family incomes.
Shafie criticized aggressive tax collection targets set by authorities, arguing that enforcement should consider what businesses can actually afford instead of just chasing numbers. He also pointed to problems with the electronic invoice system, where confusing and incomplete documentation requirements make compliance...
Sarawak's Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg, announced plans for a new coastal road between Kuching and Sri Aman. The goal is to cut travel time down to just one hour. The dual carriageway will start at the Sejingkat Bridge, pass through Kota Samarahan, Tanjung Embang, Sebuyau, and Lingga, then connect to the Pan Borneo Highway at Gedong. He said this will help local businesses move farm goods and other products more easily while also providing better access to a planned port and airport in Tanjung Embang for global exports.
The Premier noted the road would serve as a vital alternative, specifically mentioning the currently poor rural road conditions around Lingga that hinder daily travel. He stated that improving...
