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Authorities in the North-East district closed four foreign-run businesses, while the Home Ministry urged agencies to prepare for the monsoon season. In court, four men pleaded not guilty to burning a Rohingya house, and a man received compensation for a road accident.

  1. 1 Berita (Bahasa Melayu)

    Four foreign-run businesses closed in North-East district

    Four business premises in the North-East district were ordered closed for being operated by foreigners.

    • Locations include Jalan Tanjung Bungah and Jalan Batu Ferringhi.
    • Action taken under the Local Government Act 1976.

    Reported by Harian Metro, Berita Harian ·

  2. 2 Berita (Bahasa Melayu)

    Home Ministry urges agencies to prepare for monsoon

    The Home Ministry directed all agencies to ensure personnel and equipment are ready for the monsoon season.

    • Department heads must ensure equipment is in good condition.
    • Preparation aims to prevent operational disruptions during emergencies.

    Reported by Kosmo, Utusan Malaysia ·

  3. 3 Berita (Bahasa Melayu)

    Four men charged with burning Rohingya house

    Four men were charged in court with burning a Rohingya ethnic house in Kulai and pleaded not guilty.

    • Charges under Sections 436 and 34 of the Penal Code.
    • Maximum penalty is 20 years imprisonment.

    Reported by Kosmo, Utusan Malaysia ·

  4. 4 Developing Berita (Bahasa Melayu)

    Man awarded compensation for eight-year-old accident

    A man received compensation for a traffic accident that occurred eight years ago, leaving him bedridden.

    • The car driver was found 90 percent responsible.
    • The plaintiff was found 10 percent responsible.
    RM1.94 million
    Compensation awarded
    first reported 3 hr ago · 2 outlets
    1. 11:00 Man awarded RM1.94 million damages

    Reported by Berita Harian, Harian Metro ·

  5. 5 Developing Berita (Bahasa Melayu)

    Kulim food outlet closed for poor hygiene

    A food premises in Kulim was ordered closed after its hygiene score was found to be low.

    • Inspection found dirty floors, walls, and rat droppings.
    • Serious non-compliance with hygiene standards was detected.
    37.5 percent
    Hygiene score
    first reported 3 hr ago · 2 outlets
    1. 11:00 Kulim food outlet ordered to close

    Reported by Harian Metro, Berita Harian ·

  6. 6 Malaysia

    Flood evacuees in Kedah and Perlis decrease

    The number of flood evacuees in Kedah and Perlis dropped this morning, with new relief centres opened.

    • Kedah evacuees dropped to 152 individuals.
    • A new centre in Pendang shelters 26 evacuees.
    152
    Kedah evacuees

    Reported by Bernama ·

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