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Floods continue to worsen

Jan 26, 2023

Image: Bernama (For illustration only)

The number of flood evacuees in Johor has risen further, to nearly 5,300 overnight.

A total of 53 evacuation centers have been opened throughout the state…in the districts of Segamat, Kota Tinggi, Kluang, Mersing, Batu Pahat, Muar and Pontian.

Meanwhile, there are some 220 evacuees in Matunggong and Beluran in Sabah…while 280 victims have been forced to seek shelter in Rompin, Pahang.

Various efforts are being taken to cater to the high demand for passport renewals and applications.

The Home Ministry says this includes adding more passport printing machines and improving the online appointment system…in addition to having 20 passport issuing offices operating seven days a week.

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Khairy Jamaluddin’s fate in UMNO could be decided tomorrow.

That’s when the party’s Supreme Council will reportedly meet to discuss possible action against the former Youth Chief…over his allegations of vote-rigging in the recent AGM.

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The European Court of Human Rights has confirmed it will hear a Dutch case against Russia over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 back in 2014.

The Dutch government is arguing that Russia’s denial and disinformation over Moscow’s role in the incident, is a violation of the rights of the passenger’s relatives.