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KUCHING, Sarawak has always welcomed scientists who offered to assist the State government in taking new approaches in policy formulation to preserve the environment that the people have been enjoying all this while. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government that he was leading now is giving emphasis on finding new ways to use the strength that the state possessed, particularly in mitigating climate change. Speaking at the Second International Conference on Tropical Sciences (TropSc) 2024 dinner here, tonight, he said after the COVID-19 pandemic, the state government set its economic policy based on three

KUALA SELANGOR, Telcos have been instructed to provide portable power generator sets for use at telecommunication towers in flood-prone areas. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the ministry decided to implement the measure to ensure that telecommunication towers remain operational during power outages due to floods. She said although generator sets can only last for four to five hours, this preparedness move can help mitigate disruptions to telecommunications services during critical situations. ‘Communication services are essential, and we will ensure that flood-affected areas do not experience prolonged disruptions. ‘At least communication issues won’t be a problem to victims and

SUNGAI SIPUT, All flood evacuees at the three temporary relief centres in Sungai Siput have still not been allowed to return home after a second wave of floods struck last night. Perak Rural Development, Plantation, Agriculture and Food Industry Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Zolkafly Harun said this was because the affected areas are still unsafe. “So far, no one has been allowed to return home. We are waiting for the high tide phenomenon, which is expected to occur on Saturday (Oct 19). We’ll decide after that whether they (the flood evacuees) can go back or not. “Although the high tide

KUALA LUMPUR, The increased allocation for the Rahmah Cash Assistance (STR) initiative from RM8 billion in 2023 to RM10 billion under Budget 2024 reflects the government’s commitment to continue to reduce the daily cost of living among the less fortunate. The increased STR rate has benefited over eight million less fortunate Malaysians and most recipients have described the aid as being extremely beneficial and has eased their burden in facing the rising cost of living. Fifty-year-old Norazila Daud, a single mother to six children, said she uses the SRT cash aid she receives to purchase essential items for her family.

KUALA LUMPUR, The Minerals and Geoscience Department (JMG) began a detailed investigation this morning at the landslide site on Jalan E6, Taman Melawati. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said a comprehensive assessment will be conducted to ensure the safety of the land’s structure before residents can safely return home, which could happen within the next day or two. At the same time, he clarified that yesterday morning’s landslide was not caused by overdevelopment in the area, as suggested by some residents. ‘The landslide took place on privately-owned land that has been registered for a long time, and no