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ALOR SETAR: The Kedah Department of Environment (DOE) has investigated two oil palm plantations in the Kulim district suspected of conducting open burning, which has led to a deterioration in air quality.
Its director Sharifah Zakiah Syed Sahab said the department found that the Air Pollution Index (API) reading had reached an unhealthy level of over 100 yesterday.
"This reading was recorded at the Kulim Hi-Tech API Station CA05K, and the department also received several complaints from the public regarding the unsatisfactory air quality. Acting on the information, an investigation was carried out at the reported locations near Taman Kulim Utama, Kulim.
"Investigations found that the smoke originated from open burning involving several piles of oil palm biomass waste at two locations, namely an oil palm plantation adjacent to Fasa Baru Kulim Utama and near Kampung Sungai Ular," she said in a statement on Wednesday (Feb 5).
She added that the Kedah DOE subsequently informed the Kulim Hi-Tech Fire and Rescue Department of the incident, and the fires were extinguished.
"The latest API reading at 8am today at the Kulim Hi-Tech Station was 82 (moderate), with the dominant pollutant being PM2.5 (fine dust). Prolonged exposure to PM2.5 at high or unhealthy levels can cause discomfort and health effects.
"Kedah DOE will continue to monitor the API reading in Kulim, which is expected to decrease further following the extinguishing of the fire. The investigation is being conducted under Section 29A of the Environmental Quality Act 1974," she said.
Sharifah Zakiah said the public can channel complaints regarding pollution or open burning activities via the 24-hour toll-free line 1-800-88-2727 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the DOE e-complaint portal at https://eaduan.doe.gov.my.
- Bernama
KUCHING (Feb 5): Several houses at Kampung Krusen Siu in Serian are at risk of landslides following the rainy weather.
In this regard, Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada, as the area’s elected representative, urged the residents to take early steps to prevent unwanted incidents.
He advised residents, in collaboration with the village chief, to carry out intervention work such as installing gutters or canvas to cover areas exposed to rain.
“This is to prevent landslides before external assistance arrives,” he was quoted as saying by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas).
On Tuesday, Dr Sinang visited several sites in Kampung Krusen Siu, Reteh Plaman, Mawang, Kampung Bidak Plaman and also in Kampung Daha Seroban.
He assured constituents that he would work to find the best solution to repair the damaged infrastructure, especially the road embankment to Kampung Reteh Mawang.
KOTA TINGGI, 5 Februari - Seramai 172 penduduk terjejas banjir direkodkan di Pengerang, di sini sehingga tengah hari ini berikutan hujan berterusan sejak malam tadi.
Dua pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) dibuka bagi menempatkan pendudu terjejas, melibatkan Dewan Muafakat Taman Desaru dan Dewan Kampung Baru Sungai Mas.
Menurut maklumat Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana daerah, kawasan yang dinaiki air sejak malam tadi ialah di Kampung Baru Sungai Mas, Taman Desaru Utama dan Taman Penawar Harmoni.
Laporan Jabatan Meteorologi (MetMalaysia) juga menjangkakan hujan lebat serta ribut petir akan melanda Johor hingga 2 petang ini.
Bacaan sungai Johor serta Sungai Jemaluang pula menunjukkan pada aras waspada hingga pukul 11.00 pagi tadi.
Floods: 70 evacuated in Kota Tinggi
- Admin UKK
- Berita
JOHOR BARU: About 70 people have been relocated to two temporary relief centres in Kota Tinggi following heavy rainfall that started early Wednesday (Feb 5).
The Johor disaster management committee said the victims are from Kampung Baru Sungai Mas, Taman Desaru Utama and Taman Penawar Harmoni.
“The relocation was carried out between 4am and 5am. They were rescued after some of their houses were inundated.
“The victims are now placed temporarily at two gazetted locations, namely Dewan Kampung Baru Sungai Mas and Dewan Muafakat Taman Desaru Utama,” it said in a statement.
Penawar fire station operations commander Soleh Nasir said about 80% of the residents at Taman Desaru Utama had been evacuated.
“The water level is knee deep and rescue operations are ongoing," he said.
PETALING JAYA – Jabatan Meteorologi (MetMalaysia) mengeluarkan amaran hujan berterusan tahap buruk dijangka berlaku di beberapa kawasan di Sarawak hingga esok.
MetMalaysia menerusi kemas kini amaran yang dikeluarkan pada pukul 1.30 pagi tadi memaklumkan daerah dijangka terlibat adalah Sarikei (Sarikei dan Meradong), Sibu (Sibu) dan Mukah.
Amaran hujan berterusan tahap waspada dijangka berlaku di beberapa kawasan di Sarawak adalah Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman (Sri Aman), Betong, Sarikei (Pakan dan Julau), Sibu (Kanowit dan Selangau) dan Bintulu.
Selain itu, MetMalaysia turut memaklumkan, amaran hujan berterusan tahap waspada turut dikeluarkan di Sabah pada hari ini membabitkan Pantai Barat (Ranau dan Kota Belud), Sandakan (Telupid, Kinabatangan, Beluran dan Sandakan) dan Kudat.
Sementara itu, Pusat Gerakan Operasi Sarawak melaporkan seramai 19 penduduk yang tinggal di dua buah rumah panjang dipindahkan ke Pusat Pemindahan Sementara (PPS) Kompleks Sukan Kanowit ekoran banjir malam tadi.
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