The Terengganu education authorities have implemented contingency measures to ensure that exam students can complete their national assessments despite ongoing flood conditions. State Education Director Kamsah @ Kamal Mohamed confirmed that backup testing venues stand ready for deployment if disaster strikes examination centers.
Three students from SMK Alor Peroi, currently sheltering at SK Kuala Besut evacuation facility, will transfer to SMK Kuala Besut hostel accommodations for testing. Officials established gathering points where candidates can assemble if their schools, homes, or travel routes become submerged.
The education department urged examination takers to monitor their wellness throughout the assessment period and seek...
A motorist died after his vehicle veered off course and plummeted into a waterway in Changlun's Taman Jelutong neighborhood. Authorities identified the deceased as Muhammad Faiz Zainal, a 36-year-old resident of Kampung Padang 1 in Bukit Kayu Hitam.
Emergency responders located the submerged Nissan Almera with its operator already deceased inside. Kubang Pasu police chief Supt Mohd Radzi Abdul Rahim confirmed that patrol units arrived first, followed by firefighters and medical personnel who recovered the body for transfer to Jitra Hospital.
Investigators believe the sedan lost traction before entering the river. Officials are examining the circumstances under the Road Transport Act provisions.
Malaysian authorities report that flooding has displaced nearly 11,000 residents in seven states, with Kelantan experiencing the most severe impact. The northeastern region accounts for more than 8,000 evacuees sheltering in 33 temporary facilities across four districts, while heavy rainfall continues to hammer affected areas.
Perlis witnessed a dramatic escalation, with evacuation numbers jumping from roughly 100 to over 800 residents overnight. Penang opened two additional relief sites to accommodate 242 displaced individuals. Selangor became the latest state requiring emergency response operations.
The crisis shows mixed regional trends, as Kedah and Terengganu reported decreasing victim counts, while Perak logged rising...
Malaysia's parliament will address concerns about illegal maid recruitment operations and sluggish poverty reduction efforts during sessions. Mohd Shahar Abdullah from Paya Besar seeks data on unlicensed agency cases over three years and enforcement measures against fraudulent operators. Muhammad Fawwaz Mohamad Jan plans to question the Economy Minister about shortcomings in eradicating severe poverty.
Additional agenda items feature queries about courier industry competition and potential price controls, with Shamshulkahar Mohd Deli requesting market share statistics. Wan Hassan Mohd Ramli will ask the Finance Minister about alternative taxation methods for wealthy citizens following the cancellation of luxury goods levies...
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim received a state-level reception at the official residence of Kenyan President William Ruto during his visit to Nairobi. The leaders held bilateral discussions and oversaw the signing of agreements covering tourism and city-to-city cooperation between Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi.
Anwar addressed forums on higher education partnerships between Malaysia and Africa, as well as business ties between the two nations. The delegation featured Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz and Federal Territories Minister Zaliha Mustafa alongside business representatives.
Kenya stands as the third-largest African trade partner for Malaysia, with bilateral commerce totaling 5.7 billion ringgit...
A man in his 40s died following a violent altercation at a Seremban entertainment venue that involved up to a dozen individuals, according to Seremban District Police Chief ACP Azahar Abdul Rahman. The victim sustained fatal injuries from both a beating and a stabbing before being pronounced dead at a medical facility.
Authorities are examining security camera recordings from the area to determine the identities of those involved and establish what triggered the confrontation. The investigation falls under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
Viral footage circulating online captured the victim fleeing from pursuers before being attacked with furniture and other objects. Police have asked witnesses with relevant details to contact their...
Fishermen recovered the remains of an Indonesian sailor near Pulau Keramat after he vanished from a commercial vessel operating at Penang Port. Authorities confirmed the deceased as Abdul Khodir, aged 46, who disappeared from the Cassandra 2702 barge during overnight operations.
Rescue personnel transferred the body to police custody following its discovery by local fishing crews. The victim had been missing since late-night hours when he apparently went overboard while working aboard the cargo vessel.
Malaysian forecasters have warned that flooding will affect multiple communities in the Tumpat district as river levels approach hazardous thresholds. The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre identified vulnerable zones along Sungai Kelantan and Sungai Golok, with predictions indicating inundation beginning within days.
Low-elevation settlements within five kilometers of both waterways face heightened risk, encompassing Padang Rokma, Bechah Temalang, Chenderong Batu, Kampung Kok Kebit, and Taman Sri Bayu. Additional threatened villages stretch along Sungai Golok's floodplain, spanning from Kampung Pak Keral through Simpangan.
Authorities directed inhabitants to monitor official channels for updates while following directives...
Flooding expanded across Malaysia as Penang and Perak registered new evacuations while displacement figures climbed in Kelantan, Kedah and Perlis. Authorities established shelters for 128 residents from Tasek Gelugor after Sungai Jadak overflowed into surrounding communities. Perak opened two facilities in Batang Padang and Perak Tengah districts for affected households.
Kelantan experienced the sharpest increase, with nearly 8,000 people from four districts relocated to 31 centers as Sungai Melor water levels exceeded alert thresholds at Jambatan Melor. Kedah housed over 400 individuals across three locations in Kulim, while Perlis maintained shelters for 114 evacuees in Padang Besar.
Terengganu showed improvement with numbers...
