Rantau Panjang folk ready for floods


Muddied and waterlogged: A family drying their furniture after floods hit several areas of Kampung Simpang Durian in Jelebu. — Bernama

PASIR MAS: The year-end monsoon season that often hits the east coast, especially in Kelantan, is a nightmare for people.

Concerned about the possible damage to his property, Ismail Salleh, 74, from Kampung Terusan in Rantau Panjang here, spent RM40,000 to build an additional strong room in his home to store valuables.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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