[COLUMNIST] A voice for Lembah Bujang
It is a story of human evolution, migration, civilisation and interaction with the environment, as the region is filled with hidden gems.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Flood: Batu Pahat still worst affected area with 27,774 victims
JPBN said the water level in 10 rivers exceeded the danger level, including Sungai Batu Pahat at Bekok Dam, Sungai Muar and Sungai Muar.
Wed Mar 08 2023
GE15: Parliamentary seat candidates pledge to promote Merbok as tourist destination
Nor Azrin said the ancient Kedah Tua civilisation would also be able to make the country proud at the international stage.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Man killed in gas tank explosion on Aidilfitri night
A man died on Hari Raya Aidilfitri night when a gas tank in a workshop in Jalan Parit Amerikan, Kampung Sungai Batu, Pantai Remis exploded early this morning.
Thu May 13 2021
EMCO at miners' quarters in Raub from May 14 - Ismail Sabri
The Sungai Batu mine workers' quarters, Batu Talam, Raub, Pahang will be placed under the EMCO from May 14 to 27 after the MOH detected new cases involving mine workers who are Indian nationals.
Wed May 12 2021
Four-month-old boy dies in baby cradle at home
The baby's mother Melati Mohammad @ Ahmad, 32, realised something was amiss with her baby upon returning from work at a factory at about 7.30am Wednesday.
Wed Aug 02 2017
Batu Ferringhi: Relevant agencies ordered to find cause for pollution
The government has ordered relevant agencies to solve the pollution issue at Sungai Batu Ferringhi once and for all.
Sat Feb 08 2014
Batu Ferringhi: Faeces in the water!
Human faeces that has been established as the main cause of the Sungai Batu Ferringhi pollution.
Thu Feb 06 2014
Batu Ferringhi contaminated with E.coli
The dark substance was believed to have originated from a sewage pipe in Sungai Batu Ferringhi and has traces of the E.coli bacteria.
Thu Feb 06 2014
Illegal activities could be cause for E-coli presence
Illegal activities surrounding the Batu Ferringhi coastal area could have caused the latest E.coli outbreak.
Thu Feb 06 2014
Kedah government to make Bujang Valley a UNESCO site by end 2014
Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir said the proposal to UNESCO that Sungai Batu and Bujang Valley in Merbok be declared a world heritage site would be sent by end 2014.
Wed Dec 11 2013
Approval necessary for construction on Kedah land with archaeological remnants
The directive would be issued to avert a recurrence of the incident where the ruins of an ancient temple were destroyed last Monday in Sungai Batu in the archaeologically rich Bujang Valley.
Sun Dec 08 2013
Candi 11 in Sungai Batu can be reconstructed - Mukhriz
Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Mukhriz Tun Mahathir said the ruins can be reconstructed on its original site or near the Universiti Sains Malaysia excavation site at Sungai Batu.
Tue Dec 03 2013
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024