Floods in the Southern Region

The holiday season this year is with a sad difference for folks in the southern region of Peninsula Malaysia as the area has been hit by floods. People in Kota Tinggi and Segamat are the worst hit. Flood waters are not expected to recede as more rain has been expected the next few days.

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"Eye on Malaysia" for Visit Malaysia Year 2007

In London, there's the BA London Eye. And next year, Kuala Lumpur will have her own Ferris Wheel for Visit Malaysia Year 2007. Named "Eye on Malaysia", it is a 60-metre high structure similar to the “London Eye”. It will be unveiled at the launch of Visit Malaysia Year 2007 on Jan 6 at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa here in Kuala Lumpur. The Ferris wheel is set to be the top draw.

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Stricter luggage regulations for Australian travel

The introduction of enhanced security measures in airports all over the world is the result of vulnerabilities identified after British authorities foiled a terrorist plot to bomb several transatlantic flights in August. Air-travel has never been the same since.

PETALING JAYA: From March 31 next year, Malaysian passengers and everyone travelling in and out of Australia by flight will have to abide by strict hand luggage regulations when carrying liquids on board planes.

Only small amounts of these substances including drinks, creams, perfumes, sprays, gels and toothpaste will be permitted to be taken through the screening point onboard aircraft as carry-on baggage.
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Kelantan may allow discos at tourist belt

KOTA BARU: The PAS-led state government, in an about-turn, will consider allowing some types of entertainment outlets to be opened in a proposed tourism zone along Pantai Cahaya Bulan.

State Local Government Committee chairman Takiyuddin Hassan, responding to proposals from some quarters in the travel trade here, said “such outlets can be considered if there are investors.”

The move is bound to draw attention as Kelantan had previously banned outlets such as nightclubs, karaoke outlets and pubs.
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Student visas in 24 hours

This is good news for Malaysian students going to further their studies in the U.S.


KUALA LUMPUR: The United States Embassy is able to issue student visas within 24 hours of application.

First secretary Andrew Miller said the procedure, implemented over a year ago, was to alleviate the fear of the perceived cumbersome process of applying for a student visa.

“There are many aspiring students who wish to experience the education that the US has to offer but are fearful of the lengthy process of applying for a student visa,” he told a press conference.

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Malaysia has a new King

Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin is Malaysia's new King.

KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, who became the youngest Malay Ruler when he ascended the Terengganu throne at the age of 36 in 1998, was also among the youngest to be proclaimed Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Under the five-year rotation system, Sultan Mizan was proclaimed the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, succeeding Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail.
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