Lesser Flood Evacuees In Pahang And Johor

The flood situation in Pahang has further improved following sunny days, with the number of evacuees declining to 873 from 222 families by noon today from 953 in the morning. State Malaysia Civil Defence Force director, Zainal Yusoff said the number of evacuees in Pekan district dropped to 732 from 771 .

Rural schools facing low enrolment

PETALING JAYA: At least seven Chinese primary schools, almost all in rural areas, did not receive new Year One pupils this year, while 13 schools only had one new pupil. While vernacular schools in urban areas are struggling with burgeoning numbers, those in rural locations in Kedah, Perak, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Pahang, Johor and Sarawak are having a hard time attracting new enrolment.