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No Malaysians affected by Indonesia quake

Aug 03, 2019

The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta has confirmed that no Malaysians were affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake, which struck Banten, Indonesia yesterday afternoon.

It's still awaiting reports from local authorities, and continue to monitor developments in the incident.

Malaysians there have been advised to remain calm, and to follow the local news to stay updated.

Meanwhile, Indonesia had also lifted a tsunami warning last night.

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Bersih calls for better education on overseas voting

Global Bersih has called for a longer campaign period, urging the Election Commission to reform the overseas voting system.

After reviewing obstacles encountered in GE14, Global Bersih says there's a lack of information for overseas voters on how to vote.

It wants the campaign period to be extended, to establish a uniform overseas voting process, as well as to ensure continuity and avoid confusion.

It has also proposed for a centralised office at the EC, to handle all matters related to overseas voting, as well as to communicate with Malaysians living abroad on the voting process.

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PPR project lifts to be inspected following Pantai Dalam incident

DBKL will meet 11 elevator maintenance contractors involved in 45 public housing projects later today, to check on the condition of its elevators.

This, following yesterday's incident at a PPR in Pantai Dalam, in which eight people, including a child, were injured when the lift plunged from the fifth floor.