KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) — The government is expediting payment of the 1Malaysia People’s Aid (BR1M) because of the flood and will begin making the payment on Jan 15 next year, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah said today. He said the payment would be made in …

Pahang also hit with 1,200 infectious diseases These, flood-linked and eye and skin diseases as well, were detected over six days. Pahang also hit with 1,200 infectious diseases

RMAF flies 10 kidney patients to Hospital KL From the flood affected areas in Kelantan, they are sent to Hopital KL for haemodialysis. RMAF flies 10 kidney patients to Hospital KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) — The flood situation in Kelantan, Pahang, Johor and Selangor remained unchanged while there was a slight improvement in Perak and Terengganu this afternoon. The number of flood victims evacuated in Kelantan was 151,072 while Pahang recorded (33,225), Johor (328) …

Six K'tan, Pahang hospitals hit by floods Four in Kelantan and two in Pahang, but they are still functioning, says Health Ministry. Six K'tan, Pahang hospitals hit by floods

Indonesian aviation safety in spotlight again The disappearance of the AirAsia jet comes at a sensitive time for Jakarta's aviation authorities. Indonesian aviation safety in spotlight again

SINGAPORE, Dec 29 (Bernama) — The Singapore government will be making a contribution of S$ 100,000 to support flood relief efforts in Malaysia. The funds will be channelled through the Singapore Red Cross to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society. The Singapore government will also provide water p …

Still 151k victims in K'tan, other states unchanged However, there has been a slight improvement in Perak and T’gganu. Still 151k victims in K'tan, other states unchanged

Another 'vanished' jet spooks air travellers QZ8501 FREE AirAsia incident has further dented confidence in industry. Another 'vanished' jet spooks air travellers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) today denied claims that the ATM had through a ‘Whatsapp’ message directed people in Pekan, Pahang to evacuate due to floods. The ATM in a statement issued today said people were concerned and worried by the ‘W …

Video | KiniTV: As Indonesia resumes a sea and aerial search for an AirAsia plane that disappeared over the Java Sea, one tourist recounts how a family wedding saw her change her ticket to miss Sunday's flight QZ8501 to Singapore. Tourist tells of missing flight QZ8501 to Singaporewww.kinitv.co …

LIVE Blog #QZ8501 | 5.20pm: AirAsia QZ8501 was not the lone plane in the sky in that area at the time it was last located, says an authority on Indonesian air navigation: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/284781 The director of safety and standards of Air Navigation of Indonesia, Wisnu Darjono, said …

KOTA BAHARU, Dec 29 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is gathering information on individuals disseminating false news on the floods that hit some states in the country, for action to be taken against them, including charging them in court. Communications and M …

AirAsia Indonesia Flight QZ8501 Update (as of 29 December 2014 10.30 AM (GMT+7) SURABAYA, 29TH DECEMBER 2014 – AirAsia Indonesia has received confirmation from The National Search and Rescue Agency Republic of Indonesia (BASARNAS) that an international search and rescue mission from Indonesia, Singa …

#QZ8501 Debris spotted, cannot be confirmed says Indonesia 3.12pm: An Australian Orion aircraft involved in the search and rescue operations on the missing flight QZ8501 has detected an object which is likely to be connected with the ill-fated plane. According to detik.com, Indonesian air force chie …