Day: September 15, 2024

GEORGE TOWN, The Penang government has allocated RM50 million for several short and long-term projects to comprehensively tackle the flood problems which hit the Bayan Baru area recently. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said that following the recent flash floods in the Bayan Baru area, the state government has, through the state Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID), taken steps to identify the main causes of the inundation. “Among the causes identified by the state DID are the heavy rainfall of over 65mm in certain areas causing a sudden surge in the water levels in the

KLUANG, Residents in the Mahkota state constituency prioritise a candidate who is attentive to the people’s issues, demonstrates strong leadership, and remains approachable at all times, when electing their new representative. Trader Michael Lee, 58, hopes that the new representative elected in the by-election on Sept 28 will uphold the high leadership standards set by the late Datuk Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain, whose legacy is considered hard to match. ‘Tok Pah (Sharifah Azizah) was an exemplary representative, who truly cared for the people. Identifying major issues in the community is challenging because she was so dedicated to addressing the needs

PAPAR, Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil has urged the residents of Kampung Mondikot here to fully utilise the high-speed internet provided for free to boost the local economy, including promoting the village as an attractive tourist destination. He noted that the picturesque and serene environment of Kampung Mondikot, along with newly-built road infrastructure, has the potential to attract tourists from both domestic and international markets. ‘This will help stimulate the local economy,’ he told reporters after visiting the proof-of-concept (POC) Starlink project in Kampung Mondikot today. Also present were Sabah Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Datuk Dr Mohd Arifin

PAPAR, Kampung Mondikot residents have been happily enjoying free high-speed internet access via the Starlink satellite system since June. The system was installed as a proof of concept (POC) by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in collaboration with REDtone, offering speeds of up to 250 Mbps and coverage of approximately 150 metres from the installation point. Angellisa Mary Sobiting, a 21-year-old sales assistant, said that it was a long-awaited service, and Starlink has greatly facilitated access to news online and social media browsing. ‘Now I can access the internet from home since the coverage reaches my house. I

LABUAN, Labuan has set a modest yet hopeful target for the upcoming 14th Malaysia Para Games (Para SUKMA), aiming to secure four gold, four silver, and nine bronze medals. Labuan Sports Council chairman Rithuan Ismail said three athletes, who have shown remarkable improvement, are key to achieving the gold medals. He said the athletes are Rosabell Rozell Parinus competing in the 100m T36 track event, Labo Taulim in both the 50m and 100m S9 freestyle swimming, and Avrinda Anis in the BC2 Boccia event, a precision ball sport similar to bocce and related to bowls and petanque. ‘We hope our