Day: October 9, 2024

KANGAR, The people of Perlis, particularly those residing in Kangar and Arau, have been urged to remain vigilant and prepare for potential severe flooding, as a high tide phenomenon is expected to impact the areas, with water levels predicted to rise up to 3.7 metres on Oct 16 and 17. State Secretary Datuk Che Murad Sayang Ramjan emphasised the importance of staying informed about current weather conditions and advised residents not to delay relocating to safer areas or temporary evacuation centres if the situation deteriorates. ‘The tide level is expected to reach 3.7 metres, surpassing the previous height of 3.4

KUALA LUMPUR, Schneider Electric, urges companies to evaluate their energy strategies to ensure they address both the supply side (energy transition) and the demand side (energy efficiency), which are crucial for accelerating decarbonization efforts in Malaysia. Schneider Electric Country President for Malaysia Eugene Quah said companies in Malaysia must accelerate their sustainability efforts by harnessing readily available technologies and fostering cross-sector collaboration. ‘Energy consumption contributes to nearly 80 per cent of carbon emissions. Our immediate priority must be to fully leverage readily available technologies to avert climate crises and ensure safe, reliable and sustainable energy distribution and usage. ‘In fact,