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Iloilo: Dengue cases in Iloilo province reached 10,075, with 25 deaths from January to Oct. 5 this year, but on a declining trend, according to the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) on Friday. ‘Based on the dengue epidemic curve of the province, the dengue cases are steadily declining, but we are still above the outbreak level,’ Provincial Health Officer 1 Dr. Rodney Labis said in a media interview. Labis said the highest number of cases was 1,122 on the 32nd morbidity week on Aug. 4 to Aug. 10 before steadily declining in the succeeding weeks. The latest weekly monitoring by

Manila: Most areas of the country will continue to experience isolated rain showers, the weather bureau said Friday. However, the Cordillera and Cagayan Valley regions, and Aurora province could experience moderate to heavy rains due to the northeasterly wind flow. Flash floods or landslides are possible in these areas, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. The rest of the country will have isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will continue to prevail across the country. Meanwhile, PAGASA said no low-pressure area is being monitored for possible

The number of flood victims in Kedah and Perlis saw a decline this afternoon compared to this morning, while the number of victims in Perak and Johor remained unchanged. In KEDAH, the number of flood victims decreased to 3,390 as of 4 pm, compared to 3,655 this morning, with all housed in 21 temporary evacuation centres across four districts, namely Kota Setar, Kubang Pasu, Pokok Sena, and Pendang. Kedah Civil Defence Force (APM) deputy director Major (PA) Muhammad Suhaimi Mohd Zain said Kota Setar recorded the highest number of victims at 1,699, followed by Kubang Pasu (613), Pokok Sena (563),

Malaysia aims to become a leading producer of wood-plastic composite (WPC) materials, which are increasingly recognised globally as durable and eco-friendly building products. Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) chairman Datuk Larry Sng Wei Shien said the country possesses ample resources and expertise to produce high-quality WPC products to meet market demand. “Demand for WPC materials is growing with an estimated global market value last year amounting to USD7.5 billion, of which the building and construction products segment is the largest user. “Thus, we have started producing WPC material made from wood and plastic waste that can be recycled. I believe

A director of two companies pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of establishing a business without the approval of their respective annual general meetings for personal benefit. Tan Chong He, 50, was charged as a director of Kualiti Ayu Sdn Bhd and Seong Eng Sdn Bhd, without the approval of the respective companies’ annual general meetings, of being involved in a business that competes with the said companies by establishing Nicenco Resources Sdn Bhd. The accused was charged with establishing Nicenco Resources Sdn Bhd to obtain, directly or indirectly, benefits for himself through the