Who was responsible for alienation of land supposed to be used as flood retention ponds?

‘Reveal who approved alienation of flood ponds’ – Fahmi refutes allegation Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil today raised a question on who was responsible for the alienation of several plots of land in Kuala Lumpur, which were supposed to be used as flood retention ponds. In a statement, the PKR lawmaker also refuted an allegation… Continue reading Who was responsible for alienation of land supposed to be used as flood retention ponds?

Anger rises as flood waters recede

Anger rises as flood waters recede Spirits were down, hearts were broken and the pain among Malaysians was palpable during the recent floods. It was not just the victims stranded on rooftops in the cold wet night who were dejected. Many others were reeling from the setback we experienced as a nation in what was… Continue reading Anger rises as flood waters recede

Hulu Langat MP broke home quarantine order after returning home from overseas trip

Hulu Langat MP under probe for possible quarantine breach PUTRAJAYA: The health ministry is investigating whether Hulu Langat MP Hasanuddin Mohd Yunus broke his home quarantine order after returning home from an official trip overseas. Health minister Khairy Jamaluddin said Hasanuddin had gone for an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) conference in Istanbul earlier, between… Continue reading Hulu Langat MP broke home quarantine order after returning home from overseas trip

Environment minister blames people for not heeding weather warnings BUT very little warning was given!

Environment minister says people don’t heed weather warnings – report Environment and Water Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has reportedly said that people have failed to heed the government’s weather warnings because they were under the impression that floods only occur on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. As a result, when floods hit areas… Continue reading Environment minister blames people for not heeding weather warnings BUT very little warning was given!

Heads must roll for disastrous response to floods

Heads must roll for disastrous response to floods – The Vibes THE tragedy of the massive floods that hit the Klang Valley over the weekend is further compounded by the glaring impotency of the administration – both federal and state in their response and proactiveness. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob had reckoned that… Continue reading Heads must roll for disastrous response to floods

World’s second-tallest building, but not enough boats to rescue people from flood disaster?

COMMENT | Poor rescue effort – willful ignorance or deliberate neglect? COMMENT | So Malaysia now has the world’s second-tallest building. But yet, we don’t seem to have enough simple boats to rescue people stuck on flooded rooftops in Klang. Perhaps the KL118 skyscraper is designed to make us look upwards (at the “keris” on… Continue reading World’s second-tallest building, but not enough boats to rescue people from flood disaster?

PM gets VIP briefing, but help nowhere to be seen for flood victims

Help nowhere to be seen despite Ismail Sabri’s reassurances KUALA LUMPUR – Despite last night’s press conference in which Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob promised immediate assistance for those affected by floods, thousands remain stranded across the greater Klang Valley area. Ismail Sabri had said that immediate priority will be given to those… Continue reading PM gets VIP briefing, but help nowhere to be seen for flood victims

Court of Appeal says Justice Nazlan did not err in Najib’s 12 years jail term and RM210 million fine in SRC case

COA says Justice Nazlan did not err in Najib’s jail term and RM210m fine in SRC case PUTRAJAYA (Dec 9): The sentence meted out by High Court Judge Justice Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak for 12 years jail and a fine of RM210 million is appropriate, the Court… Continue reading Court of Appeal says Justice Nazlan did not err in Najib’s 12 years jail term and RM210 million fine in SRC case