Day: September 21, 2024

KLUANG, A total of 164 Taman Idaman residents here, breathed a sigh of relief when the residential land they have lived in for over 20 years finally became their property. Chairman of the Housing and Local Government committee Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said it was a result of the Johor state government’s success in resolving the land ownership issue after the establishment of a task force through an initiative by the Kluang District Office. “Finally, this matter is completed and those who pay Notice 5A (Offer Letter of Land Ownership) get ownership rights. With this grant, the value of

SERDANG, The fishing skills of three generations of a family brought them luck as they were crowned among the winners in the Fun Fishing Competition held in conjunction with the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2024 here today. In the competition organised by the National Farmers Organisation (NAFAS), 82-year-old Siew Kam You, his son Yew Choe, 52, and grandson Choon Hong, 28, won 10th, eighth, and fourth place respectively. Sharing his joy, Choon Hong said his success was due to the fishing skills honed by his grandfather and father after nearly 20 years of fishing together. He added

LABUAN, A group of China-based heavy industry firms made a working visit to the containerised port of Labuan Liberty Wharf today. This marks the first-ever visit by a foreign business delegation to the port, sparking potential investments, and reshaping the island’s new manufacturing sector. The delegation, composed of well-established companies from Hangzhou, included Siemens Energy High Voltage Circuit Breaker Co. Ltd, Laian KLX Industrial Liability Co. Ltd, Chang Zhou KLX Machinery Technology Co. Ltd, InnoVision Capital, and Hangzhou ZhiYi Business Management Co. Ltd. Labuan Corporation (LC) board member Datuk Seri Simon Liew Shan Wen organised and facilitated the visit. The

ALOR SETAR, A mother who gave birth 30 days ago expressed gratitude for being evacuated to a comfortable temporary flood centre that also provides medical assistance. Siti Zulaiha Johari, 33 and her baby have been taking shelter at Sultan Abdul Halim Stadium since Thursday after floods hit her home in Kampung Tanjung, near here. ‘…I am grateful that the relief centre has complete facilities. MOH (Ministry of Health) staff always make sure that I am doing well and remind me to let them know right away if I feel uncomfortable or sick,’ she told Bernama. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar

TASEK GELUGOR, The flooding in Penang is over, with the last five temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in the state sheltering 259 people closed this morning. The skies have been clear without rain since yesterday, as floodwaters that drove many from homes since Tuesday have receded completely today. According to the State Disaster Management Committee, all evacuees from 72 families placed at five PPS in the districts of Seberang Perai Utara (SPU), Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) and Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) were allowed to return to their homes. “Going by inspection and monitoring by the authorities, the flood waters have receded