Sunday, 25 March 2018

Get weather updates through RakanMET

Get weather updates through RakanMET



Whichever part of Malaysia you are in, the RakanMET app allows you to share information and updates on the weather.

RakanMET aims to provide fast and accurate information to the public to ensure that they are better prepared to face extreme weather conditions.

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau said the app was developed by his ministry (Mosti) through the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

“Users can report weather-related incidents in their areas by uploading information onto the app.

“This is done to prevent irresponsible parties from uploading fake information on the app,” he said.

RakanMET is the second app to be developed by Mosti after myCuaca, which was launched in 2015 to provide the public with the latest weather information.

RakanMET was officially launched at the Sabah Weather and Earthquake Operations Centre on Friday, in conjunction with World Meteorological Day.

MetMalaysia director-general Alui Bahari was also present at the event to sign a memorandum of understanding with Universiti Putra Malaysia to mark their collaboration in the field of meteorological science.

~News courtesy of The Star~

Sunday, 4 March 2018

Penang International Food Festival

SAVE THE DATE! Indulge your way through Penang this 14-29 April at the Penang International Food Festival.





Three main events:

Street Food Festival - 14 & 15 April at Lebuh Pantai
Taste of Penang - 21 & 22 April at Jalan Kelawai
Food Truck Invasion - 28 & 29 April at Design Village Penang
More info and updates: www.piff.com.my

Wednesday, 21 February 2018

DPM: Vmy2020 to help boost tourism

DPM: Vmy2020 to help boost tourism

Visit Malaysia Year campaign will be held again in 2020, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

“The campaign seeks to ensure that Malaysia remains a desirable destination for visitors from all over the world,” he said.

“Visit Malaysia Year 2020 (VMY2020) is a national mission. It will be the catalyst to drive the tourism industry further and achieve the visions outlined in the Malaysian Tourism Transformation Plan.

“I want all ministries and agencies to give their full support towards this programme,” he said after chairing the Cabinet Committee on Tourism meeting yesterday.

~News courtesy of The Star~

Rapid Penang Bus

Monday, 29 January 2018