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Perikatan Nasional supporters during the Grand Finale Selangor Bangkit Gemilang election campaign ahead of the upcoming Selangor state election in Taman Melawati, August 11, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

In 2023, GE15’s political battle and Perikatan’s rise continued in six state elections, four by-elections

Flood evacuees at the Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Gual Tinggi temporary relief centre in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, December 25, 2023. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the cases were categorised as sporadic with 12 showing mild symptoms and treated at the relief centres or at home, while two cases required hospital admission. — Bernama pic

Health minister: 14 new Covid-19 cases in Kelantan, Terengganu relief centres 

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil at the annual general assembly of the Pertubuhan Kebajikan dan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (Pekida) at the Ideal Convention Centre Shah Alam, December 29, 2023. — Bernama pic  

Fahmi: No govt New Year’s Eve celebration to show solidarity towards Palestine, flood victims 

Residents get around in boats in Kampung Kubang Sawa in Tumpat, Kelantan, December 29, 2023. — Bernama pic

Nadma: Number of flood evacuees in Pahang, Kelantan, Terengganu and Johor drops to 16,919 tonight  

In a statement today, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) said that the fuel was delivered by Petronas Dagangan Berhad. — Reuters pic

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry: Sarawak receives additional 1.5 million litres of diesel 

Besraya (M) Sdn Bhd said in a statement that the scheduled closure is only implemented from Monday to Friday, to ensure smooth traffic for residents around Salak Selatan. — Picture from X/Bernama

U-turn at KM15.6 heading north on Besraya Highway closed from January 2, says Besraya

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said it was time for the people of Sabah to unite under a local platform and avoid division to safeguard the interests of the state and its people, in addition to national interests. — Bernama pic

Consensus among local parties crucial for Sabah’s development, says CM  

Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department director-general Datuk Seri Abdul Wahab Mat Yasin and his wife Datin Seri Nor Latifah Jaafar board a ceremonial vehicle pulled by senior officers at JBPM Putrajaya headquarters, December 29, 2023. — Bernama pic

Abdul Wahab retires, Nor Hisham is new Bomba D-G effective January 1, 2024

Anthony Loke said  said he is determined to continue playing a constructive role in strengthening cooperation and the sustainability of the unity government and by contributing to the government’s performance in the relevant ministries. — Bernama pic

In New Year message, Anthony Loke says managing differences among parties is unity government’s biggest challenge 

In a statement today, RHB said the bank is extending a helping hand to affected customers, namely individuals and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), through its Flood Relief Assistance Programme, which will be available from now until January 31, 2024. — Reuters pic

RHB, OCBC extend assistance to customers affected by floods

Chief of Army Gen Datuk Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan said the project, which was at the initial stage, would boost the capability and readiness to tackle current threats, and house Army personnel who are currently forced to rent accommodation outside. — Picture courtesy of Mindef

Army hopes Lahad Datu camp will be completed soon, says Chief of Army 

In a post on the Selangor Royal Office Facebook, the Sultan said the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs is entrusted with the responsibility to oversee all matters related to the Muslim community, adding that the council comprises of experts knowledgeable in various fields, particularly those involving Islamic law and religion. — Picture from Facebook/Selangor Royal Office

Selangor Sultan reminds non-Muslims against interfering in Islamic affairs

The number of flood evacuees in Kelantan, Terengganu, Johor and Pahang continued to show a downward trend with 20,036 people placed at 82 relief centres this evening, compared to 22,033 people at 92 centres at midday. — Bernama pic

Nadma: Number of flood victims in four states down to 20,036

Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) Director Datuk Seri Aidi Ismail bid farewell to the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) today after 36 years of service in the police force with his mandatory retirement this coming January. —  Bernama pic

JPJKK Chief Aidi retiring after 36 years of service in PDRM

Two dilapidated bridges and a collapsed bridge along the route to the Kuala Betis Resettlement Scheme were repaired yesterday. — Bernama pic

Collapsed, dilapidated bridges in Kuala Betis fully repaired, says Jakoa

Based on the operational findings of the census for the reference year 2022, 1.09 million, or 86.6 per cent, of the total establishments recorded were operational or active. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

DoSM: Economic Census 2023 records 1.2m establishments; 949,360 as active in services sector