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MIRI (Feb 19): Twenty-six underprivileged students from various schools here who were affected by the floods and landslides received assistance from Yayasan Hasanah last week.
The initiative, in collaboration with Yayasan Foodbank and supported by Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) Miri, aimed to ensure that students can continue their studies with adequate supplies despite the challenges they face.
The programme identified recipients from SK Miri, SK Tudan, SK Kampung Bakam, SK Merbau, and SMK Dato Permaisuri.
Pusat Pakaian Hari-Hari, a strategic partner in this initiative, provided the school supplies.
Yayasan Foodbank Malaysia general manager Yang Rafidah Othman expressed appreciation towards the programme’s partner for providing the school uniforms at discounted prices, allowing students to benefit from the initiative.
This programme is also part of ‘Misi Banjir Borneo’, a flood relief mission conducted across Sarawak and Sabah, in which Miri is the second destination after Kuching.
The initiative seeks to reach more affected communities and provide essential support to those in need.
Also present during the handover of assistance was the representative of DUBS chairman Mohammad Hafidz Rohani.
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 19): GLC Demi Rakyat dan Negara (GDRN) has launched a large-scale flood recovery mission in Sarawak, providing essential aid to communities affected by recent flash floods.
The initiative, a collaboration of government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs), has mobilised RM1.3 million worth of aid, distributing 5,000 ‘GDRN Bantu Family’ kits containing electrical appliances, mattresses, towels, and sarongs.
“These relief packages are being delivered to key areas, with 2,500 kits allocated for Bintulu, 1,500 for Miri, and 1,000 for Kuching, benefitting over 20,000 individuals undergoing post-flood recovery phase.
“On Feb 15, a flag-off ceremony was held at iSecure MASkargo in Sepang, Selangor, marking the official launch of the mission,” said GDRN in a statement.
It added: “The event underscored the importance of collaboration between stakeholders, and it was attended by representatives from 14 contributing organisations including CIMB Foundation, Khazanah Nasional, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP), Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), Malaysia Airports, MASkargo, MASkargo Logistics, Maybank Group, Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), Yayasan Hasanah, Yayasan Petronas, Yayasan Sime Darby, Yayasan TM, and Yayasan UEM.”
At the Feb 15 event, the host’s representative MASkargo’s head of operations Zulkefly Ujang welcomed the delegation.
“This event reaffirms MASkargo’s commitment to providing dedicated freighter services for disaster relief,” he remarmed.
Yayasan Hasanah trustee and managing director Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki, in her speech, emphasised the deeper significance of the initiative.
“Behind every aid package is a family trying to rebuild, a child hoping to return to school, and a community striving to regain normalcy.
“The collective compassion and action make the biggest difference in times of hardship.”
Meanwhile, Yayasan TM director Ainol Shaharina Sahar acknowledged the contributions of all GDRN members, and also highlighted the importance of uplifting communities in need.
“Yayasan Hasanah and Yayasan TM, as co-secretariats of the initiative, work closely with ‘Red A Humanitarian Development Global’ in coordinating the mission.”
Malaysia Airports facilitated logistics at both Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Kuching International Airport, ensuring smooth cargo operations, while MASkargo provided freight and logistics support for the timely delivery of aid.
The initiative also highlighted the strong partnerships with government agencies, including the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), and Civil Defence Force (APM).
In his remarks, Nadma deputy director-general Hussain Moh reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to supporting disaster relief efforts.
Meanwhile, GDRN said the mission was part of a broader Northeast Monsoon Relief Initiative, in which the GLCs and GLICs had collectively contributed RM24 million toward post-monsoon recovery efforts across Malaysia.
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KULIM: Quick action by the Fire and Rescue Department's hazardous materials (Hazmat) team prevented a major chemical spill after a truck skidded and dropped tanks containing 2,800 litres of nitric and phosphoric acid on Jalan Padang Meha, Padang Serai, today.
Approximately 55 litres of chemicals leaked onto the road - 30 litres of nitric acid and 25 litres of phosphoric acid - while the remaining contents stayed contained in their tanks.
Kulim Hi-Tech Fire and Rescue Station chief Azmir Hassan said the Hazmat team was deployed immediately after receiving a distress call at 2.15pm.
He said the truck was transporting chemicals labelled as aluminium etchant, nitric acid, and phosphoric acid.
The spill involved two intermediate bulk tanks carrying 2,000 litres of nitric acid and four drums containing 800 litres of phosphoric acid, he said.
"Hazmat personnel conducted air quality monitoring using specialised equipment to detect chemical residue and airborne contaminants.
"Safety barriers were also set up to secure the area. "Twelve intact drums containing 2,400 litres of phosphoric acid were relocated to a safe zone using a forklift.
"Meanwhile, the damaged nitric acid tanks and phosphoric acid drums will be removed with heavy machinery, including a crane," he said in a statement today.
He said no injuries were reported, and the operation is ongoing with assistance from the police and the Department of Environment (DoE).
"Clean-up operations will continue until the site is fully secured," he said.
MIRI, 18 Feb: Seramai 1,058 orang sukarelawan menyertai program gotong royong pasca banjir.
Menteri Pengangkutan Sarawak Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin berkata, jumlah keseluruhan berat sampah yang berjaya dikutip sepanjang program adalah sebanyak 125.56 tan.
“Kalau dalam kilogram (kg) jumlahnya ialah 125,560 kg. Kalau ditukar ke tan, ia adalah sebanyak 125.56 tan sampah yang dikutip. Jumlah peserta untuk program gotong-royong ini adalah seramai 1,058 orang,” katanya.
Beliau yang juga Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Senadin berkata demikian selepas mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Bahagian Miri.
Tambah beliau, pihaknya mendapati parit yang tersumbat antara faktor berlakunya banjir di beberapa kawasan.
“Kami turun padang dan kami dapat lihat sebenarnya banyak longkang tersumbat, tumbuh-tumbuhan rendah (low vegetation) di beberapa anak sungai, dan juga ada satu aliran tersumbat dan ia menyebabkan air tidak mengalir terus ke sungai dan menyebabkan banjir. Jadi kita mahu ini dipulihkan, tindakan akan diambil,” ujarnya lagi.
Program gotong-royong mega pemulihan kawasan terjejas banjir di daerah Miri adalah inisiatif besar yang bertujuan untuk membantu pemulihan kawasan yang terjejas akibat banjir oleh Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Bahagian Miri.
Program yang berlangsung bermula 6 hingga 22 Februari 2025 melibatkan beberapa kawasan seperti Kampung Pujut Sungai Adong, Kampung Pujut Tanjung Batu, Padang Kerbau dan Kampung 1 Malaysia. – TVS