Day: October 3, 2024

GOPENG, The state government, through the Perak Menteri Besar Incorporated (MB Inc), has established a mineral analysis lab; the Terra Mineral Lab (TML) Sdn Bhd and the Centre of Excellence for Mineral Research (CoE) at Persiaran Teknologi Gopeng, here, since September. Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said that this commercial laboratory, the first of its kind in Malaysia and built at a cost of RM12 million, is not just an ordinary facility; it serves as a landmark of the state government’s commitment to advancing the mineral industry, particularly in the field of non-radioactive rare earth element (NR-REE) mining.

KUALA LUMPUR, National men’s professional Lee Zii Jia is determined to perform brilliantly in the tournaments in Europe to ensure he safely qualifies for the 2024 World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, this December. The 26-year-old bronze medalist of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games stated that he will always take care of his physical fitness to ensure that he is able to achieve that goal. “I will compete in all the tournaments (in Europe) because if you look at the ranking for the World Tour Final now, I am in sixth position and as long as my condition is okay,

IPOH, The number of flood victims in Perak increased slightly to 39 people as of 4 pm today from 34 people this morning. The victims involved 11 families from Kampung Matang Tengah who are currently housed at the relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Changkat Lobak. The Secretariat of the State Disaster Management Committee, in a statement, said that only one PPS is still operating in the Kerian district. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms in all districts in the state in the afternoon and some districts to experience heavy rain at night. According to the

GOPENG, The decision to de-gazette the Segari Melintang Permanent Forest Reserve (HSK) in Lumut for quarrying activities will not affect the safety and well-being of the people in the area, said Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. He explained that before the degazettement was adopted, consultation was undertaken with the Department of Minerals and Geosciences (JMG) and after the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIA) was obatined before It was tabled at the State Executive Council Meeting for approval. “Usually, the state government does not arbitrarily decide to de-gazette a forest reserve first. If there is no objection from any

SUNGAI PETANI, Victims of sexual harassment must find the courage to come forward and file a report through the legal channels established by the government to ensure that action can be taken against the perpetrators, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She explained that failing to report the matter would result in no legal action being pursued. ‘This year, up until last August, we have received reports of 442 sexual harassment cases….I cannot determine if this is a large number because the actual figure may be higher, but many victims choose not to report the