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PRIME MINISTER'S DEPARTMENT
NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY
IPOH: A popular ice cream producer, which has served local folk for four decades, lost all its stock when a huge fire broke out at its factory.
“Our entire cold room warehouse and ice cream stock had been lost to the flames. “It will take us a few months to rebuild what was lost,” Wonderful Creamery said in a Facebook post.
Perak Fire and Rescue Department operations assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the damage to the factory, located at the Jelapang industrial area, was estimated at about 80%.
The fire broke out at about 11.50pm on Wednesday. It was put out by 4.20am. “When our fire engine arrived, we found the fire already engulfing the warehouse used to store ice cream, equipment and packaging.
“We were informed by the factory owner that a diesel tanker and two ammonia tanks in the premises were on fire,” he said in a statement yesterday.
He said that a hazardous materials team conducted a test to check whether there was leakage to the tanks and found none.
“We also ensure all valves and compressors have been fully shut,” he added. Sabarodzi said firemen had detected some ammonia gas leakage from some freezer equipment but the matter had been resolved.
“The valves and compressors were shut off. “We conducted a water curtain exercise to dilute the ammonia gas that has been vaporised.
“The hazardous materials team is closely monitoring the situation to ensure no further pollution,” he added.
He said the operation involved firemen from the Ipoh, Meru Raya, Simpang Pulai and Pasir Puteh stations.
“Once the fire had been controlled, we then continued to ensure there were no more embers from the wreckage,” he added.
According to Wonderful Creamery’s website, it began operating in 1983, producing ice cream in various forms such as sticks, cups, cones, tubs and wafers.
“What the fire couldn’t take away is our spirit, and your support, which means the world to us right now.
“We promise to return, stronger, kinder and even more committed to spreading joy – one ice-cream at a time,” it said in its Facebook post.
About 100 traders at drawbridge incur losses as thunderstorm damages business premises
- Admin UKK
- Berita
KUALA TERENGGANU: About 100 traders near the Drawbridge here suffered losses after their stalls were damaged in a storm that occurred at 2.30pm yesterday.
A char kuey teow seller at the location, Muhammad Zikri Mohd Noor, 31, said the incident happened while he was preparing ingredients at his home in Kampung Gelugor Kedai to start his business.
However, Muhammad Zikri said he and other traders were quite fortunate as the damages caused only affected the tent structures and not their merchandise.
"At the time of the incident, I was at home in Kampung Gelugor Kedai, preparing equipment and sales items to start business at 4pm. After hearing the news, I rushed there (Drawbridge) and found almost all the stalls, chairs, and tables set up for customers scattered and in disarray," he said when met at the Drawbridge sales site.
Muhammad Zikri stated that this was the second time he had incurred losses due to a storm within the last two weeks. He added that the unpredictable weather conditions force traders to face risks due to sudden strong winds and heavy rain.
"We are aware that our business location, being next to the beach, is indeed risky. But that's the only option we have. Today I lost about RM500 because the tent can no longer be used; I have to buy a new one. Last week, my tent was also damaged by a storm, but the loss was smaller because it only involved the tent canopy fabric," he explained.
Meanwhile, another coffee and popiah (spring roll) seller, Tuah Taib, 59, from Bukit Payong in Marang, said he had to spend about RM350 to repair his broken stall poles.
"Throughout my three years of trading here, this is the third time I've suffered losses due to a storm. Today we were quite lucky because the incident happened early; our merchandise was still in the car and hadn't been taken out yet," he said.
Despite the risks, he chooses to continue trading at the Drawbridge sales site due to its strategic location and popularity among tourists, especially during weekends and holidays. – BERNAMA
KUALA TERENGGANU - Kira- kira 100 peniaga di sekitar Jambatan Angkat di sini terpaksa menanggung kerugian selepas gerai mereka rosak dalam kejadian ribut kira-kira jam 2.30 petang tadi.
Seorang peniaga kuetiau, Muhammad Zikri Mohd Noor, 31, berkata, kejadian berlaku ketika beliau sedang bersiap-siap di rumahnya di Kampung Gelugor Kedai di sini untuk memulakan perniagaan.
Bagaimanapun menurutnya, dia serta peniaga lain agak bernasib baik kerana kerosakan hanya melibatkan struktur khemah dan bukannya barang jualan.
"Ketika kejadian saya berada di rumah di Kampung Gelugor Kedai menyiapkan peralatan dan barang jualan untuk berniaga kira-kira 4 petang.
"Selepas mendengar berita tersebut, saya terus bergegas ke sana (Jambatan Angkat) dan dapati hampir semua gerai jualan, kerusi dan meja yang disediakan untuk pelanggan dalam keadaan berselerak serta lintang-pukang," katanya ketika ditemui di tapak jualan Jambatan Angkat.
Muhammad Zikri berkata, dia telah mengalami kerugian sebanyak dua kali akibat ribut dalam tempoh dua minggu ini.
Menurutnya, keadaan cuaca tidak menentu menyebabkan peniaga terpaksa berdepan risiko berikutan ribut dan hujan lebat yang berlaku secara tiba-tiba.
"Kami sedar lokasi perniagaan yang bersebelahan pantai memang berisiko. Tetapi itu sahaja pilihan kami ada. Hari ini saya rugi kira-kira RM500 sebab khemah dah tak boleh digunakan lagi..kena beli baru. Minggu lepas pun khemah rosak terkena ribut, tetapi kerugian lebih kecil sebab hanya membabitkan kain atap khemah," katanya.
Sementara itu, peniaga kopi dan popia, Tuah Taib, 59, dari Bukit Payong di Marang berkata, dia terpaksa mengeluarkan belanja kira-kira RM350 untuk membaiki tiang gerainya yang patah.
"Sepanjang tiga tahun saya berniaga di sini, ini adalah kali ketiga saya rugi akibat ribut. Hari ini kami agak bernasib baik kerana kejadian berlaku awal, barang jualan masih di dalam kereta dan belum dikeluarkan," katanya.
Katanya, lagi walaupun berdepan risiko, beliau tetap memilih untuk berniaga di tapak jualan Jambatan Angkat kerana lokasinya yang strategik dan menjadi tumpuan pelancong terutama pada musim cuti. - Bernama
SANTA MARIA DE JESUS : Penduduk di bandar Santa Maria de Jesus yang merupakan kawasan paling terjejas akibat gempa bumi di Guatemala terpaksa bermalam di luar rumah berikutan bimbang berlaku gegaran susulan.
Penduduk dilaporkan menghabiskan waktu dalam khemah yang didirikan di kawasan lapang sepanjang malam sebagai langkah berjaga-jaga.
Dalam pada itu, sisa runtuhan daripada struktur bangunan yang sebahagiannya telah roboh memenuhi jalanan di bandar yang terletak kira-kira 50 kilometer dari ibu kota Guatemala.
Menurut Agensi Penyelaras Nasional untuk Pengurangan Bencana (CONRED), lima kematian telah disahkan termasuk sembilan lagi mangsa cedera masih dirawat di hospital manakala seramai 300 orang telah dipindahkan ke pusat perlindungan sementara.
Presiden Guatemala, Bernardo Arevalo, telah melawat kawasan terjejas dan memaklumkan bahawa syarikat bekalan elektrik sedang giat berusaha memulihkan bekalan, sementara pasukan teknikal menilai tahap kerosakan yang berlaku.
Menurut Institut Seismologi negara itu, gempa bumi bermagnitud 5.2 melanda selatan Guatemala pada tengah hari Selasa, kira-kira 60 kilometer dari ibu kota Guatemala City manakala sekurang-kurangnya 37 gegaran susulan bermagnitud antara 3.9 hingga 5.6 dilaporkan selepas itu.
KERRVILLE: Bendera di seluruh Texas, Amerika Syarikat (AS) dikibar separuh tiang pada Rabu sebagai tanda menghormati mangsa kejadian banjir kilat yang meragut sekurang-kurangnya 119 nyawa pada 4 Julai lalu.
Gabenor Texas, Greg Abbott, mengeluarkan arahan mengibarkan bendera separuh tiang pada awal pagi Rabu dan ia akan berkuat kuasa sehingga awal pagi Isnin depan.
Menurut angka yang dimaklumkan Abbott, lebih 170 individu masih belum ditemui, sekali gus menimbulkan kebimbangan bahawa angka korban mungkin meningkat.
Dalam pada itu, pasukan penyelamat tidak menemui mangsa yang masih hidup sejak hari kejadian.
Kawasan Kerrville, yang merupakan pusat daerah Kerr County, mengalami kerosakan teruk apabila hujan lebat melanda pada awal pagi Jumaat yang mana limpahan air Sungai Guadalupe mencapai ketinggian hampir 30 kaki.
Sementara itu, usaha mencari dan menyelamat masih diteruskan dengan harapan agar mangsa yang terselamat ditemui meskipun peluang tipis.
