Picking up the pieces: Around 1,000 houses in Kampung Iboi in Baling, Kedah were damaged by flash floods on July 4. — Filepic
THIS was a year that posed challenges for those in the northern states as accidents and floods grabbed the headlines, but there was also some good news as sporting events could be celebrated physically again.
Some of the incidents led to positive changes as authorities were moved to act, especially in the case of road safety and mental health.
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Batu Lancang hawkers queueing for water on July 6 during a major disruption to supply in Penang following floods in Kedah which affected the state’s main water source.
Penang voters elected new parliamentarians for the Nibong Tebal and Tanjong seats.
The Penang Bridge International Marathon 2022 on Dec 11 was the state’s biggest sporting event of the year. — Filepics
Crowds gather to watch the final match of World Cup 2022 between Argentina and France which was projected on a big screen at Esplanade in George Town. — Filepic
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