Author: Bernama

Autogate system extended to foreigners to ease congestion at KLIA

TAIPING: The use of the automated entry system (autogate) at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), which has been extended to foreigners holding long-term visit passes, is the government’s effort to reduce congestion of tourists upon arrival at the country’s entry point. Caretaker Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said

All agencies, disaster management committees ordered to be on alert for floods

BERA: Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today said all disaster and security-related agencies, as well as state and district disaster management committees, have been ordered to be on alert for monsoon and flash floods after several areas in various states were inundated by floodwaters since last night. The caretaker prime

Rain, thunderstorms expected on polling day

KUALA LUMPUR: Several states are expected to experience rain early in the morning of polling day for the 15th general election (GE15) this Saturday, with thunderstorms expected to hit in the evening. Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) deputy director-general (Operations) Lim Ze Hui said among the states expected to experience early

4 killed in landslides after floods in 2 regions in Indonesia

JAKARTA: One person died while another person is reported still missing and feared buried in a landslide in Gowa, South Sulawesi province, on Wednesday. Both the van and pickup vehicle used by the victims were dragged to the road shoulder linking Parangloe and Tinggimoncong during the heavy downpour which led

Water level readings above danger mark in 6 states

KUALA LUMPUR: Fifteen stations of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) recorded water level readings above the danger mark, in Sarawak, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor. This is based on data shared by the department via its official website publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my as of 10.45am today. Selangor recorded the

Mohd Zuki to lead Malaysia’s delegation to APEC Summit

BANGKOK: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali, in his capacity as the Special Representative of the Prime Minister, will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) in Bangkok, Thailand, from Nov 18 to 19. The International Trade and Industry

MYAirline is now a full-fledged airline; ready to fly

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s newest low-cost airline, MYAirline Sdn Bhd, has obtained an air service licence (ASL) from the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM), which allows the company to operate as a full-fledged airline in the country. Chief executive officer Rayner Teo Kheng Hock said MYAirline was excited to receive the approval

Ending road woes in Baram

BARAM: Extreme sports enthusiasts will definitely get the adrenaline rush when they drive through the rough, rocky and muddy roads during extreme off-road endurance activity. The activity tests the driver’s ability to steer a four-wheel drive (4WD) through the natural terrain of the forest. Ironically, this sport or hobby is