Flash floods were reported in several parts of the Klang Valley this afternoon following heavy rain.
According to the Selangor Fire and Rescue Dept, a food court in Section 51A was flooded with waters that reached waist-level.
However, no evacuations were carried out, and waters there are receding.
Meanwhile, a fallen tree is reportedly causing traffic congestion along the KL-Seremban Highway near the exit to Desa Petaling.
For the latest traffic updates, tune in to our Astro Audio Traffic reports.
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The Education Ministry is drawing up new safety guidelines following recent accidents in schools.
At the same time, it reminded all school administrators to continuously emphasise safety when using vehicles within school premises.
Last month, a Form 1 student in Kota Bharu, Kelantan died after being struck by a teacher’s car.
Meanwhile yesterday, a Year Two pupil died after being hit by a delivery van at her school in Batu Pahat, Johor.
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Speaking of the Batu Pahat incident, the van driver has since been remanded for three days while police investigate him for alleged reckless or dangerous driving.
If he’s charged and convicted, he faces a penalty of between 5-10 years in prison, and fined up to RM50,000.
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In other news
A teenager in Kuching, Sarawak has pleaded not guilty to a dangerous driving charge, over an alleged hit-and-run incident that left a cyclist dead.
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Kedah police say the suspect who allegedly assaulted his wife until she suffered a miscarriage will be charged in court tomorrow.
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MCMC has identified more than 600 fake posts about the global energy crisis since late March
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Bukit Aman traffic police have denied viral social media posts claiming that they provide escort services for luxury vehicle convoys.
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And PTPTN has declared a dividend of 4.1% for its Simpan SSPN savings scheme, its highest payout in 11 years.
