Day: September 21, 2024

PORT DICKSON, Electronic waste materials (e-waste), including vaping devices and accessories, have become the latest threat to the beaches here, with increasing amounts of this waste discovered during beach cleaning programmes carried out in the area An environmental activist, Noor Fadzli Shah, also the Kelab Bangsa Prihatin Negeri Sembilan deputy chairman, said the situation has become quite worrying with two to four used disposable vapes found during each cleaning programme or more than 40 wastes collected a year. He said it not only affects the environment but poses a threat to marine life as well as affecting human health if

KUANTAN, A landslide was reported to have occurred at KM67 Jalan Besar Brinchang, near Agro Market, Cameron Highlands, today. Cameron Highlands district police chief DSP Azri Ramli said the Cameron Highlands district police headquarters operations room had received information about the incident at around 11 this morning. He said the disaster had resulted in Jalan Besar, Brinchang near Agro Market being blocked by fallen earth, trees and electric poles. “The incident also caused a vehicle parked near the area to be crushed by a fallen electric pole, but there were no casualties. “The work of clearing the route is being

KOTA BHARU, The Ministry of Health (MOH) has stepped up health screenings at all border entry points to prevent the spread of Mpox. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the effort was intensified following a case involving a man who was confirmed to have contracted Mpox. He said screenings are being conducted according to procedures, including body temperature checks, and individuals suspected of showing Mpox symptoms will be taken for further screening and examination. ‘MOH is also prioritising the health of healthcare workers and will issue a statement regarding vaccines to prevent the infection. ‘So far, the infection

KOTA KINABALU, The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), through its agency, Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PERNAS), is targeting RM4 million in financing for franchise entrepreneurs in Sabah this year. Its Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick said PERNAS has financed a total of 69 entrepreneurs in Sabah, with a total financing value of RM12.7 million, since 2009. ‘The franchise industry in Sabah is developing positively, and I am proud to see various home-grown franchise brands proving that local brands can compete with international franchises,’ he said, while officiating the PERNAS Carnival at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), today. Ewon emphasised

KUALA LUMPUR, The number of evacuees due to flooding in Kedah has continued to rise as of 4 pm, while those affected by the high-tide phenomenon in Selangor have been allowed to return home. According to the Disaster Info portal of the Social Welfare Department (JKM), the number of evacuees in KEDAH has increased to 8,022 people involving 2,568 families and currently being housed in 40 temporary relief centres across five districts, up from 7,494 reported this morning. Kota Setar district recorded the highest number of evacuees with 4,117 people, followed by Kubang Pasu (1,483), Pendang (1,434), Pokok Sena (841)