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Four years after the Department of Education (DepEd) put up farm schools in Western Visayas, almost 8,000 junior high schools have already developed an interest in farming. This new breed of farmers is now enrolled in 31 farm schools in various school divisions in the region, DepEd Western Visayas regional director Ramir Uytico said on Wednesday. These farm schools would help the region sustain food sufficiency in the long run. ‘If we want to arrest, if we want to eradicate poverty and hunger, then support our farm schools,’ Uytico said in an interview. Dr. Elena Gonzaga, DepEd chief of the

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain in a number of states until 3am (Oct 17). MetMalaysia in a statement issued at 10pm informed that thunderstorms are forecast in Sarawak, affecting Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu (Sibu and Kanowit), Kapit (Song), Miri (Marudi) and Limbang. Similar conditions are forecast in Labuan and Sabah and the affected areas include the interior areas (Sipitang, Tenom, Nabawan, Keningau and Tambunan) as well as Sandakan (Tongod and Sandakan). Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, Primary healthcare that seeks to promote early screenings, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyles should be emphasised in Budget 2025, among other things, according to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said this is to ensure a more sustainable healthcare system capable of tackling the rising challenges of chronic diseases. ‘I want to shift the approach to real healthcare, not just focusing on treating diseases or sick care. The emphasis should be on prevention and promoting healthcare to reduce the burden of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, HIV, and cancer. ‘I am confident that this

MUAR, A medical officer lost RM113,086.40 in savings after being deceived by a non-existent online part-time job offer. Muar police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the 27-year-old man claimed to have met an individual through an app, where he was offered a part-time job. He said the victim sought further details and was asked to conduct a survey on energy efficiency through a provided link, with a promise of a 20 per cent commission. ‘Believing the attractive returns, the victim registered as an agent on a website. However, to access the survey link, he made 14 transactions to

BUKIT MERTAJAM, The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) have been directed to maintain a 24-hour readiness to ensure a swift response to potential disasters, particularly flooding, during the Northeast Monsoon transition phase. State Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman, H’ng Mooi Lye, said preparations have been underway since last week, with all assets and machinery ready to be deployed to areas in need of assistance, along with the activation of a hotline. ‘Today, we have been informed that water levels in Sungai Muda are high, and in the SPU (Seberang Perai