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JASIN, Residents in this district have described the ongoing flood disaster as one of the worst they have ever experienced, with water levels rising rapidly. A resident of Kampung Kilang Berapi, Siti Rasyidah Ibrahim, 26, said that heavy downpours for over an hour in the early morning caused the river to overflow, resulting in her home submerged in waist-deep water. ‘I was still awake at 2 am because the roof in my room was leaking, and I was also on alert (for possible flooding). ‘Although flood is common in this village, this was the first time the water rose this

KOTA KINABALU, The contribution from Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin has made it possible for two underprivileged students to pursue their tertiary education at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). Crisnanalina Jumis and Nor Fasha Natashya Abdul Rahim were presented with educational assistance, including laptops, by the liaison secretary to Juhar, Datuk Mohd Rashid Mohd Tahir, during a ceremony at the university today. Also present was UMS vice-chancellor Datuk Dr Kasim Mansor. Crisnanalina, 20, from the rural district of Paitan, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Juhar, the community and everyone involved in helping her pursue her Bachelor’s degree in Forestry.

KUCHING, Sarawak would like to promote two palm fruit harvesting machines produced by Sarawak Plantation Bhd (SPB) globally. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the machines, known as Lipan and Kerbau, can harvest 1.2 tonnes of palm fruits in two minutes, raising harvesting productivity. “I have discussed with MPOB (the Malaysian Palm Oil Board) about the machinery. This is a technology transfer. This means we have found a new technology to harvest palm fruit (in a more productive manner.) “I have invited MPOB to become an equity partner in the company (SPB). The Sarawak government will step

KOTA BHARU, The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) today signed a cooperation agreement with the Kelantan government to strengthen the dairy goat industry in the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud said Kelantan has great potential in the agricultural sector, and the cooperation with ECERDC to develop the Goat Milk Collection Centre (GMCC) is a strategic step in realising that potential. He said that GMCC would not only create economic opportunities for local farmers but also position Kelantan as a key player in Malaysia’s halal and dairy sectors. ‘We are committed to working with ECERDC to ensure

MELAKA, Flood hit Jasin district again with 275 victims from 77 families evacuated to five relief centres (PPS), today. The Melaka State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Secretariat, in a statement, stated that the five PPS are the Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Dang Anum, Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Serkam Darat, SK Tedong, SK Merlimau and SMK Dato Abdul Rahman Ya’kob. “The five PPS were opened between 8 and 9.15 am, housing victims from Kampung Kilang Berapi and Lubok Buaya. “The flood occurred following heavy rain in the area early this morning,” said the statement. Source: BERNAMA News Agency