Two separate fallen tree incidents damaged two vehicles, a house and a shop in Kubang Semang and Prai today. - Pic courtesy of Fire and Rescue Dept
SEBERANG PRAI: Two separate fallen tree incidents damaged two vehicles, a house and a shop in Kubang Semang and Prai today.
Penang Fire and Rescue Department operations division assistant director John Sagun Francis said they were alerted to the incident in Prai at 6.01pm today.
A team from the Prai fire station, supported by personnel from the Bandar Perda fire station, was dispatched to the scene at Desa Sutera Square along Jalan Sutera 3.
"Firefighters found a fallen tree had crushed a Proton Saga taxi and damaged a small section of a nearby shop roof. The taxi driver, in his 50s, escaped unhurt.
"Firefighters, together with workers from the Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP), carried out cutting and clearing operations to remove the fallen trunk and branches," he said.
The operation ended at 7.57pm after the area was deemed safe and handed over to the local council for further action.
Francis said that in an earlier incident, firemen from the Penanti fire station were deployed to Mengkuang Titi in Kubang Semang after a tree fell and hit a Perodua Bezza and a portion of a house.
"The 24-year-old car owner was unhurt.
"Personnel cleared the tree before handing the site back to the homeowner," he added. - NST
Residents in low-lying and coastal areas of Selangor have been urged to remain vigilant following the forecast of a high tide phenomenon, with water levels expected to reach up to 5.2 metres (m) tomorrow. NSTP FILE PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: Residents in low-lying and coastal areas of Selangor have been urged to remain vigilant following the forecast of a high tide phenomenon, with water levels expected to reach up to 5.2 metres (m) tomorrow.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department operations assistant director, Ashrul Riezal Asbar, said the forecast was based on projections by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), with water levels in Klang recorded at 5.1 metres today.
He said the situation could lead to water flows from the Sungai Buloh and Ijok areas to converge with the high tide, thereby increasing the risk of flooding in low-lying areas.
"As such, we urge residents in coastal and low-lying areas, such as around Kuala Selangor, to remain vigilant and make early preparations," he said.
Regarding the flooding in Kampung Melayu Subang today, Ashrul Riezal said the rising water levels in the area were believed to have been caused by overflow from the local drainage system, rather than the high tide phenomenon.
He said the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department had not received any further reports on the incident, but monitoring efforts were ongoing to ensure that any assistance required could be provided promptly.
Meanwhile, social media posts shared by users showed Kampung Melayu Subang being hit by flash floods again following heavy rain this afternoon, with water inundating residential areas and submerging parts of residents' yards and access roads.
A Threads user, Nurul Azuwana, claimed that water levels rose after only about 20 minutes of rain, while another use, hyenarawr1, claimed that it was the third flash flood to hit the area this week.
On Monday (Nov 2), about 92 houses in four areas in Kampung Melayu Subang, namely Lorong Merbau, Jalan Cengal, Jalan Resak and Jalan Jati, were reported to have been after by flooding. - NST
A two-hour-long downpour triggered flash floods in Kampung Melayu Subang, with the Jalan Jati Bridge spanning Sungai Damansara closed due to erosion along the riverbank. - Screenshots from social media
KUALA LUMPUR: A two-hour-long downpour triggered flash floods in Kampung Melayu Subang, with the Jalan Jati Bridge spanning Sungai Damansara closed due to erosion along the riverbank.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department Operations Division Assistant Director Ashrul Riezal Asbar said the flash floods were caused by the overflow of the drainage system, and not by the phenomenon of unusually high tides.
"Heavy rain this evening caused the drainage system to be overwhelmed by the volume of water, but water levels in the affected areas are now reported to be receding," he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the Selangor Public Works Department, in a separate statement, said the Jalan Jati Bridge in Section U6, Kampung Melayu Subang, had been closed to all vehicles for safety reasons following severe erosion of the bridge abutment structure.
The department said the erosion and embankment collapse occurred following a rise in water levels and strong currents in Sungai Damansara due to continuous heavy rain.
"A Traffic Management Plan has been implemented to regulate vehicle movement, and road users are advised to use the alternative route via Lorong Cempaka and comply with the diversion signs at the location," the department said.
The department would also carry out temporary repair works in the affected area, subject to site safety conditions and the availability of materials from quarries, as the work would take place during a public holiday period.
For the long term, the department said an allocation would be sought to carry out permanent repairs to the bridge abutment structure and reinforce the banks of Sungai Damansara to ensure the stability of the bridge. - NST
The Home Ministry will adhere to the Attorney-General’s Chambers’ (AGC) advice for the courts to clarify details on the implementation of former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest.
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail’s affirmation came amid an ongoing dispute between the AGC and Najib’s lawyers over a Kuala Lumpur High Court order issued following Najib’s payment of his RM50 million fine.
While the order was initially expected to pave the way for Najib to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest, the AGC’s call for an immediate temporary suspension of any such move has left his release from Kajang Prison in limbo.
Speaking to reporters in Kedah today, Saifuddin said the Home Ministry had referred the High Court’s discharge order to the AGC after Najib paid the fine, seeking clarity on its execution.
He said the attorney-general had provided a legal view, but Najib’s lawyers responded with a differing interpretation, making it necessary for the matter to be clarified in court.
“Whatever the decision, the Home Ministry, specifically the Prison Department, will execute it in accordance with legal directives,” he added.
The AGC earlier today denied defying the conditional pardon granted to Najib by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, arguing that the High Court’s discharge order had two distinct legal implications concerning his sentence.
Asserting that the matter has resulted in legal questions which should not be determined unilaterally, the AGC highlighted that the best course of action now would be to seek a clear determination and direction from the court concerning the legal effect of yesterday’s discharge order.
The AGC maintained that seeking clarification was not intended to delay or thwart the execution of the conditional pardon, but to prevent conflicting interpretations and ensure that no sentence was carried out unlawfully.
Lawyers challenge AGC's stance
The dispute over the pardon comes amid a decree by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar that any argument disputing Najib’s conditional pardon could be tantamount to defying the King's orders.
Rejecting the AGC's legal position, Najib’s lawyers pointed out that Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar is a member of the Pardons Board and attended its Sept 18 meeting, which resulted in Najib receiving the conditional pardon.
They also questioned why Najib should remain in Kajang Prison when Saifuddin had already exercised his powers under Section 3 of the Prisons Act 1995 to declare the former prime minister’s 4,558.97-square-metre (49,072-square-foot) home at Jalan Langgak Duta a prison.
“Whatever the AGC’s concerns over the effect of the pardon, they provide no reason to keep our client in one prison and not the other,” Messrs Shafee & Co said in a statement last night. - Mkini
The government has not issued any directive for the public to stock up on food supplies for a 72-hour period, as recommended by the Federation of Malaysian Consumer Associations (Fomca).
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu advised consumers not to panic-buy, but instead to continue shopping according to their daily needs as usual.
"We do acknowledge that we are concerned about the current situation, including cyber threats, but we have not yet reached the stage of issuing directives for the public to stockpile food supplies," he said at a press conference after officiating the “Himpunan Semarak Tani Jualan Agro Madani” in Bukit Katil, Malacca today.
Yesterday, Fomca advised consumers to stock up on food and necessities for a period of at least 72 hours, as a precautionary measure against potential supply disruptions due to global geopolitical uncertainties and natural disasters.
Commenting further, Mohamad assured that the national rice stock is sufficient for a period of six months and will continue to be increased.
"The supply of frozen fish is also guaranteed to be sufficient for the next eight months. So, there is no need for excessive purchases.
"Buying goods in excessive quantities will only create problems and make it difficult for other consumers to obtain supplies," he said.
Mohamad said the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry is also constantly assessing the current situation, including through collaboration with universities and researchers such as climate change experts.
As an initial preparatory step, he said the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority, along with private traders with freezing facilities, have been asked to stock up, especially on the people's choice of fish in high demand in the market.
In another development, he said the government aims to implement 5,000 Agro Madani Sales programmes nationwide, compared to the 3,400 held so far.
Mohamad said this programme, which allows consumers to buy goods at 10 to 30 percent cheaper prices, aims to ease the people’s cost of living burden, especially in rural and small-town areas.
"We cannot hold programmes like these every day because local grocery stores also need to do business. So, we are holding it weekly to give people a chance to save money while also ensuring the sustainability of local traders," he added.
The Attorney-General’s Chambers has denied defying Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s decree following its decision to suspend the implementation of Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest.
Instead, it said the move was taken to ensure that Najib’s rights are safeguarded after yesterday’s Kuala Lumpur High Court decision ordering his release.
The AGC's latest statement came as various quarters, including the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, said the agency risked defying the king's orders concerning Najib's conditional house arrest.
The AGC stated that the issue arose after the High Court handed down its ruling shortly after Najib completed the payment of his RM50 million fine yesterday.
Although the court directed that he be released immediately, it also stated that the remainder of his sentence must be served under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028, in accordance with the conditional pardon.
Najib Abdul Razak
According to the AGC, this situation carries two distinct legal implications regarding Najib’s sentence, which should not be determined unilaterally.
The statement noted that if the sentence in the SRC International case remains in effect, no question arises regarding the execution of the remaining sentence in accordance with the Conditional Pardon Order.
"Conversely, if the SRC International sentence has legally concluded, its effect on the commencement of the sentence in the 1MDB case must be determined.
"Both possibilities carry different legal implications and should not be decided based on assumptions or unilateral interpretations," the AGC said.
AGC’s stance
Yesterday, the AGC temporarily deferred Najib’s house arrest following two conflicting interpretations of the pardon order, which stipulated that Najib must pay a RM50 million fine before serving his remaining sentence under house arrest.
First interpretation: The payment of the RM50 million fine only fulfils the fine component of the sentence, while the prison sentence for the SRC International case continues until Aug 23, 2028. Under this interpretation, house arrest serves as an alternative method or venue to serve the remaining prison sentence rather than a termination of imprisonment.
Second interpretation: The payment of the RM50 million fine serves as a condition that allows the pardon to take full effect, implying that the entire sentence for the SRC International case - including the prison term - is deemed completed.
The AGC added that questions surrounding the status of the remaining prison term in the SRC International case also carry implications for the execution of Najib’s prison sentence in the 1MDB case.
In the statement issued by Istana Negara today, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar stressed that the power to grant pardons is a royal prerogative enshrined under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution.
"The exercise of such power must be respected in accordance with the position of a constitutional monarchy and the principle of the rule of law," the statement read.
Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
The AGC further dismissed depictions that its action in seeking legal clarification was an attempt to usurp or execute the king's royal pardon powers.
It stated that the power of pardon and the power of the court to interpret and determine the legal effect of an order are two distinct matters.
"Seeking a court ruling on the execution of an order in no way implies questioning the authority of the party that issued that order.
"Therefore, it is inaccurate to equate the AGC’s stance - that a legal question requires judicial determination - with allegations that the attorney-general has usurped His Majesty’s pardon prerogative," it said. - Mkini
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has decreed that any argument disputing the conditional pardon granted to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak could be tantamount to defying the king’s order.
His Majesty’s warning today came after the Attorney-General’s Chambers yesterday called for an immediate temporary suspension of Najib’s house arrest pending clarification of legal questions surrounding his conditional pardon.
The AGC’s advice came hours after Najib’s lawyers fulfilled the payment of his RM50 million fine, which was raised through a fundraising initiative set up by Umno. The payment was a prerequisite for his house arrest.
In a statement from Istana Negara, His Majesty stressed that the power to grant pardons is a royal prerogative under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution and must be respected in accordance with the principles of constitutional monarchy and the rule of law.
“Given that all conditions in the conditional pardon decree have been met, any argument disputing the order leans towards disobeying the decree of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong,” the King said.
His Majesty also pointed out that Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar had attended the Sept 18 Pardons Board meeting, which deliberated on Najib’s pardon application, arguing that there should be no uncertainty over the terms of the decision.
Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar
“This conditional pardon decree is clear, explicit, without any ambiguity, and is not connected to any other cases against (Najib),” he added.
AGC cites two interpretations
In calling for a temporary halt to Najib’s house arrest, the AGC yesterday said legal queries had arisen over the interpretation of the conditional pardon granted by the King on Sept 18.
The pardon order required Najib to pay a RM50 million fine before serving the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. However, the AGC said this condition could be interpreted in two ways, with significantly different implications for his detention.
Under the first interpretation, payment of the fine settles only the financial penalty, while Najib’s prison sentence for his SRC International conviction continues until Aug 23, 2028, with house arrest serving as an alternative way of completing the remainder of his sentence.
Under the second interpretation, payment of the fine fulfils the condition for the pardon to take full effect, meaning Najib’s entire sentence, including the prison term, is deemed completed.
The AGC also raised the implications of Najib’s separate 1MDB-related charges, citing the High Court’s Oct 14 rejection of his application to postpone the execution of the sentences imposed in that case. Whether any part of his SRC sentence remained, it said, would also have implications for his 1MDB sentence.
Lawyers demand release
In a response to the AGC’s statement, Najib’s lawyers similarly highlighted that Dusuki is a member of the Pardons Board and had attended the Sept 18 meeting.
Cautioning that the AGC’s position could amount to contempt or treason against the King, Messrs Shafee & Co demanded that the Prison Department expedite Najib’s release into house arrest.
The lawyers also challenged the AGC to bring its questions over the conditional pardon before the courts.
Following the king’s decree today, one of the lawyers, Farhan Shafee, affirmed that there is no basis for the relevant authorities to keep Najib in Kajang Prison.
“They must transfer him immediately to his residence at Jalan Langgak Duta to serve his house arrest, as His Majesty has ordered. Daulat Tuanku,” Farhan said in a brief statement. - Mkini
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