Govt urged to channel RM300,000 in flood aid to MPs
FORMER prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin suggested that the government allocate at least RM300,000 to all members of parliament, including those from the opposition, to enable them to channel immediate aid to flood victims in their respective areas.
Last original Lynyrd Skynyrd member Gary Rossington dies age 71
GUITARIST Gary Rossington, the last remaining original member of US rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, died yesterday, the band said. He was 71. Rossington was a founding member of the Southern rock group best known for the 1974 song “Sweet Home Alabama.”
Home Ministry hasn’t viewed ROS letter on Umno’s no-contest motion, says Saifuddin Nasution
HOME Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said he has not seen the letter from the Registrar of Societies (ROS) allowing Umno’s motion for a no-contest for the top two posts. Speaking to reporters in Penang today, Saifuddin said he would need time to look into the matter.
AEON launches Rahmah Raya programme under Payung Rahmah initiative
PUTRAJAYA: In conjunction with Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities, AEON Co (M) Bhd has launched the Rahmah Raya AEON as part of the Payung Rahmah programme to help people cope with the rising cost of living while stimulating the country’s economy. Read full story
'Trespasser' tells Orang Asli to move out for durian project, Perak MB calls for probe
IPOH: The residents of an Orang Asli village in Kampung Sungai Sinju in Simpang Pulai near here have been ordered to move out to make way for the commercial cultivation of Musang King durian. Read full story
Special team set up to solve Sandakan’s salty water supply issue
SANDAKAN: The Sabah government has set up a special team of experts to solve the salty water supply problem here. Read full story
Science Ministry readies drone squad for deployment in flood-hit areas
GEORGE TOWN: The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry is ready to mobilise its emergency drone squad for relief work in flood-hit states. says Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup. Read full story
Aid given directly to people, not necessarily through MPs, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is giving aid and assistance directly to those in need, including flood victims, and not necessarily through the respective Members of Parliament, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Fadillah: Cabinet to discuss single immigration clearance system at Causeway
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposal for a single immigration clearance system at the Malaysia-Singapore border will be brought to the Cabinet in a bid to ease congestion at the Johor Causeway, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Read full story
Rainfall may impact palm oil production, says plantation company
PALM oil production may be impacted if heavy rain continues into the second quarter, said one industry player. Ah Ling, the director of plantation company Ganling Sdn Bhd, said the current flooding is expected to have only minimal impact on production, but production figures would have to be revised if rainfall continues.