Day: September 8, 2024

KOTA BHARU, The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has identified 18 ‘hotspots’ across six districts in the state that are at risk of water surges. Its director Zainal Madasin said all the identified ‘hotspots’ involved recreational areas with waterfalls and rivers, including Jeram Pasu and Jeram Mengaji in Pasir Puteh, which are popular tourist spots. He added that in Kuala Krai, seven locations have been identified, namely Lata Rek, Lata Berangin, Istana Sangkut Waterfall, Lata Chenulang, Lata Y, Jelawang Dabong Waterfall, and Lata Kertas, while in Tanah Merah, Lata Hujan and Lata Bijih are also at risk. “As for

JERTIH, The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) aims to establish Besut as the hub for red onion cultivation in Terengganu. Director-general, Datuk Dr. Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani, stated that this initiative will be realised through a pilot project in collaboration with Politeknik Besut in Bukit Keluang. ‘Politeknik Besut will pioneer large-scale red onion cultivation in Terengganu and also represent the first collaborative project between MARDI and a public institution of higher learning in the country. ‘In this initial phase, the BAW-1 variety of red onions developed by MARDI will be planted soon on a 0.16-hectare plot owned by

LIPIS, The Betau Resettlement Plan (RPS) has been selected as the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) Kampung Angkat MADANI (MADANI Village Adoption initiative), to empower Orang Asli children’s education and ensure that this minority group does not fall behind in their education. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek explained that the village was chosen partly due to the selection of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) RPS Betau as a pilot project, under the Comprehensive Special Model School 11 (K11) initiative, in March last year. This initiative supports Orang Asli children from preschool to Form Five, across 18 villages. ‘The establishment of this ‘Kampung Angkat’

KUALA LUMPUR, The police have initiated an investigation against Seputeh MP Teresa Kok following her alleged statement over halal certification. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that the investigation is being conducted under Section 298 of the Penal Code, Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. Razarudin said that the investigation would follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) concerning issues related to the Rulers, religion, and race (3R). “As of today, we have received five police reports, and all witnesses will be summoned to complete the investigation,” he said

SUNGAI PETANI, The Drainage and Irrigation Department (JPS) has been urged to reassess the effectiveness of the recently completed Sabo Dam in Titi Hayun, Yan, following its first encounter with heavy rainfall, which highlighted concerns about its ability to mitigate debris flows and flash floods during the rainy season. Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said although the Sabo Dam was completed, its capability to manage strong water flows had not been fully tested until the recent downpour. ‘This is the first significant rainfall to flow through the dam since its completion. I believe it is now