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GEORGE TOWN, A three-metre deep sinkhole which occurred in Taman Sri Nibong, Pantai Jerejak near here today was caused by an underground pipe leak of Indah Water Konsortium (IWK). Pantai Jerejak assemblyman Fahmi Zainol said the incident had caused the sand to erode before the formation of a sinkhole on Lebuh Bukit Kecil 3. “IWK will carry out maintenance work to fix the sinkhole and the work is estimated to take a week. “Road users are advised to use alternative routes because the road to Taman Sri Nibong via Krystal Point will be closed, including the route from Taman Sri

KUCHING, The Sarawak Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurs Development is considering setting aside a certain amount of funds to help send youth to international conferences that can help boost their leadership qualities. Its minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah admitted that financial constraints were one of the reasons hindering youth from participating in high-quality conferences, which normally imposed exorbitant fees. ‘Definitely, there is a fee (to attend international conferences) and, if they are just university students, they may face a little bit of problem (paying the fees). This is where I feel my ministry should be able to

PUTRAJAYA, The strategic collaboration between the federal and state governments through the integration of two systems, namely eBantuanJKM and iSPEKS (State Government Accrual Accounting System), has facilitated the payment process for welfare assistance across 11 states. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said these systems operate through an interface without manual intervention, resulting in a more transparent, efficient and effective aid distribution process. ‘Reforms in the distribution of state welfare assistance have successfully streamlined the Social Welfare Department (JKM) payment system, which previously relied on manual voucher methods. ‘This integration also reduces the risk of misappropriation

SEATTLE, At Lenovo’s annual Tech World innovation event, Lenovo and FIFA have revealed the multinational company as Official FIFA Technology Partner – FIFA’s top tier sponsorship category – in a deal that includes the FIFA World Cup 2026 S in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 S in Brazil. The two tournaments will provide the perfect platform for Lenovo to further grow its global brand among fans of the world’s most popular sport and, more importantly, deliver integrated and innovative technologies that will make football more accessible and more engaging for all, growing

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) is urging parents in Northern Mindanao to support the “Bakuna Eskwela” program it is carrying out with the Department of Education. Dr. Vaniza Bagolbol, the DOH 10 (Northern Mindanao) medical officer for the non-communicable disease cluster, noted that immunizing school-age children needs parental consent and counseling before vaccination. “We need to make them understand the importance of vaccines, as some may mix HPV (human papillomavirus) with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus),” she said. The Bakuna Eskwela initiative will be launched in chosen public schools in several provinces from October to November