Tuesday, January 16, 2018

金马仑最低温仅13度

金马仑最低温仅13度



金马仑高原本周末的最低温依然处于摄氏13-15度之间。

东北季候风再遇到上多云及频雨的气候,大马罕见出现冷天气,而金马仑高原的温度更创下新低,在晚间仅有摄氏13度。

根据大马气象局预测,金马仑高原在本周末及来临的5天内都将持续出现时雨的情况,因此将持续保持低温状况。至于平均温度,将保持在摄氏16-23度之间。另一方面,根据国际天气预测网站worldweatheronline.com的预测,周六晚上也依然有可能出现摄氏13至15度的低温,但较后该区温度将慢慢回升,到了周二将恢复到17度正常水平。

~以上新闻转自光华日报~

Navy to rescue stranded tourists on Tioman Island

Navy to rescue stranded tourists on Tioman Island



The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has been deployed to rescue 93 tourists who have been stranded on Tioman Island for several days following bad weather and rough seas.

A total of 54 foreign tourists and 39 local tourists have been stranded on the island since Jan 11.

Tioman assemblyman Datuk Seri Mohd Johari Hussain said Navy ship KD Terengganu is expected to arrive on the island at 10pm Monday (Jan 15).

"Tomorrow morning (Jan 16) at 7.30am, we can start transferring people from the marina," he told The Star.

Mohd Johari also said seven locals will be allowed to board the ship as they had urgent matters to attend to on the mainland.

The monsoon season in Tioman Island starts from October to March every year.

Mohd Johari also said when the monsoon season starts, the Government constantly reminds people of the situation and the risk that they may face on the island.

"During this period, fewer tourists will visit the island due to the weather but there are those who take the risk to go to Tioman with the hope that they would be able to board the ferry when the weather improves," he said.

He said this time, ferry services remained inoperable for a longer period and as such, tourists and locals were unable to leave the island.

~News courtesy of The Star~

Saturday, January 13, 2018

Heavy rain expected to hit several states

Heavy rain expected to hit several states

Heavy rain is expected to continue in several areas in Johor, Pahang, Negri Sembilan, Melaka, Terengganu and Sarawak until today.

The Malaysian Meteoro­logical Department has issued a severe weather warning for several areas in Johor and Pahang.

“Heavy rain is expected to continue in Johor (Segamat, Kluang, Mersing, Kota Tinggi, Johor Baru and Kulai) and Pahang (Rompin, Pekan and Kuantan) today,” it said in a statement.

The department has also issued a weather warning alert for Negri Sembilan, Melaka, several areas in Johor including Tangkak, Muar, Batu Pahat and Pontian, and several areas in Pahang including Bentong, Temerloh, Maran, Bera and Jerantut.

~News courtesy of The Star~

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Easier for foreign students to get visas

Easier for foreign students to get visas

The foreign students e-Visa Approval Letters (e-VAL) system is up and running, says Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), a wholly-owned company of the Higher Education Ministry.

In a statement, EMGS CEO Prof Datuk Dr Rujhan Mustafa said this would allow international students to obtain visas through its STARS’ portal.

“A total of 277,000 complete applications were received between 2013 and 2017,” Prof Rujhan said.

“These were processed and the VALs were issued within seven working days, thanks to the support and teamwork of the Immigration Department.

Yesterday, the company hosted the Education Malaysia Industry Townhall 2018 meeting with 180 international education heads from higher education institutions, skills centres and language schools.

It was held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Participants were briefed on operational updates related to the visa application. An open dialogue on issues at hand was held in addition to introducing the line-up of newly appointed Education Malaysia directors for its offices in Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City.

~News courtesy of Bernama~