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

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

KUANTAN, A man, arrested for allegedly hitting and threatening to set his toddler son on fire, has tested positive for methamphetamine. Kuantan district police chief ACP Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu said the 35-year-old suspect, who was apprehended in Maran on Wednesday, has 12 prior criminal and narcotics-related records. “The suspect is remanded until Sept 25, and the case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act and Section 506 of the Penal Code,’ he told Bernama. He added that the two-year-old boy is now under the care of his biological mother, and is in good health. Previously,

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)

KUALA LUMPUR, The National Art Gallery is hosting the Merdeka Suka Cipta 2024 to ignite the Merdeka spirit among the people through various arts and culture activities in conjunction with the National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. Tourism, Art and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) secretary-general Datuk Roslan Abdul Rahman said MOTAC is committed to driving tourism, art and culture programmes through collaborations with various parties. ‘This Merdeka Suka Cipta programme is a vital force in fostering the community’s love for the country’s visual arts, in line with Malaysia MADANI, which is based on six values, including creativity, emphasising innovation and empowering