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News Wrap-up: Malaysian students in Bali are safe!

Oct 11, 2018

No Malaysian students harmed in Bali quake

Image source: NDTV

All Malaysian students in Bali are safe, following the 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck off the Indonesian island this morning. 

The Malaysian Embassy in Indonesia says around 130 Malaysians are currently studying there. 

It also assures that it will continue to monitor the situation. 

The quake toppled a few buildings and killed three people.

Separately, Indonesian authorities have called off the search for thousands of people who are still missing from the powerful earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi two weeks ago.

They say they made the decision to stop the spread of diseases, and because it’s increasingly difficult to identify bodies.

The confirmed death toll currently stands at 2,000, but another 5,000 are still feared missing.

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Wan Azizah: Don't shun those with mental health issues

The Deputy Prime Minister says about over a third of Malaysians will suffer mental health problems in their lifetime.

Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail says this is based on a survey conducted by the Health Ministry last year.

She urged Malaysians to stop ostracising those with mental health issues, adding that mental health problems should be viewed in the same light as physical health issues.

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More people linked to 1MDB to be summoned for questioning

Image source: The Star

Police will record statements from more people, as it continues its probe into the 1MDB scandal.

The IGP says they now identifying the individuals who will be questioned. 

Earlier, police said they have identified 50 people who allegedly received money from 1MDB-linked funds, which were allegedly funnelled into Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s bank account.

Some of them were political figures.

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Sedition Act will not be enforced till its repeal

The cabinet has decided that it will no longer enforce the Sedition Act pending its repeal.

This, amid criticism that police were still enforcing the act, despite the Pakatan Harapan's promise to abolish the controversial law. 

The Communications and Multimedia Minister adds, a bill to repeal the Sedition Act will be tabled in the next Parliament meeting.

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Public transport may soon be cheaper!

If you take public transport in KL, you may be in luck! 

The Federal Territories Ministry says the government is considering making public transport cheaper, as a drastic measure to solve traffic congestion in the downtown area.

Such a move would also help reduce air polution caused by exhaust emissions. 

Its minister says reducing public transport fares, including for rail-based services, will not cost the government substantially. 

He adds that the ministry will also hold campaigns and awareness programmes to encourage more people to switch to public transport.