PORTAL RASMI
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): A large sinkhole and fissure appeared in Krabi’s Khao Phanom district on Saturday, which a local believes may have been caused by an earthquake.
The sinkhole, measuring 20 by 20 metres, and a long fissure spanning more than four rai, were discovered behind the Theppitak chicken farm. In the chicken coop area, cracks were found in the floor at two locations, and a beam had subsided by approximately one centimetre.
Initially, the Moo 10 village headman, Thanapol Rampoey, cordoned off the danger zone and prohibited villagers from entering the area.
The owner of the chicken farm, identified as Suwit, 52, said that villagers had alerted him to the appearance of the sinkhole. He explained that the hole was initially not very wide, but it gradually expanded until two three-year-old oil palm trees were completely submerged, with even their tops no longer visible.
He said he had informed the relevant authorities, who are expected to inspect the site today ( April 20). He added that it is possible the sinkhole and fissure were caused by the earthquake that struck the province on Monday (April 14).
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Krabi’s Nuea Khlong district on Monday afternoon, the Meteorological Department announced.
The department said the quake occurred at 2.27pm, with its epicentre located two kilometres deep, at latitude 8.022°N and longitude 98.978°E. Residents of Nuea Khlong and Mueang districts reportedly felt the tremor.
The department added that the quake was caused by the Khlong Marui Fault, which runs through Ban Ta Khun and Phanom districts in Surat Thani, as well as Thap Put and Mueang districts in Phang Nga, before extending into the Andaman Sea, reaching Phuket and Koh Yao Island in Phang Nga.
The fault line spans approximately 148 kilometres. - The Nation Thailand/ANN
JAKARTA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrived in Indonesia today for a three-day official visit aimed at boosting bilateral ties between the neighbouring countries in among others education, food security, rural development and disaster management.
He and his delegation landed at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 7.01pm local time (8.01pm Malaysian time).
Zahid, who is also Minister of Rural and Regional Development, was welcomed by Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Omar; Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia, Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin; and Malaysia's Permanent Representative to Asean, Datin Sarah Al Bakri Devadason.
"This visit is expected to further strengthen relations between Malaysia and Indonesia, as well as enhance strategic cooperation," Syed Mohamad Hasrin told Malaysian media.
During the visit, Zahid is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on Indonesia's Vice President, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, and discuss as well as explore collaborative opportunities, including in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
He is also set to witness the exchange of three Letters of Intent, two concerning TVET cooperation between Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) and the regional governments of Jakarta and West Sumatra, and another between Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and the Government of West Sumatra.
Regional disaster preparedness is also expected to be on the agenda, with scheduled visits to Indonesia's National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) and the Asean Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA Centre).
"This is quite a special visit as Malaysia is currently chairing Asean, which gives us the opportunity to receive updates on the involvement of these centres in recent natural disasters, including in Myanmar," said Syed Mohamad Hasrin.
Another potential area for collaboration is food security, where both nations could explore joint efforts to tackle common challenges.
"Food security is a top priority for Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, and it is also high on Malaysia's agenda. If there are opportunities to collaborate, they will certainly be explored together," Syed Mohamad Hasrin added.
In 2024, Indonesia was Malaysia's sixth largest global trading partner and second largest among Asean member countries.
Bilateral trade in 2024 was recorded at RM116.29 billion (US$25.5 billion), a 4.5 per cent increase from RM111.21 billion (US$24.39 billion) in 2023. – BERNAMA
PETALING JAYA – Jabatan Meteorologi (MetMalaysia) meramalkan Selangor dan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur menerima hujan lebat sehingga pukul 2 pagi nanti.
Antara kawasan terlibat di Selangor adalah Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Petaling dan Hulu Langat, sementara Kuala Lumpur terkesan secara keseluruhannya.
Turut dijangka mengalamai cuaca buruk sama adalah Kedah (Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda dan Sik).
“Sarawak juga diramal terlibat meliputi Kapit (Song, Kapit dan Belaga), Bintulu dan Miri (Beluru, Telang Usan dan Marudi).
“Selain keseluruhan Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan, Sabah juga dijangka mengalami ribut petir di Pedalaman (Kuala Penyu dan Beaufort),” kata MetMalaysia menerusi kenyataan, malam ini. – KOSMO! ONLINE
KUALA LUMPUR: An aide to Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has refuted claims that the state government has ignored the grievances of Taman Sri Muda residents affected by recurring floods in the area.
Saifuddin Shafi Muhammad, the political secretary to the Selangor Menteri Besar, said the state has never dismissed the concerns raised by residents.
He added that efforts are underway to address the issues raised by the affected residents in a comprehensive manner.
Saifuddin also said that a meeting will take place tomorrow, involving the Shah Alam City Council, the Irrigation and Drainage Department, and all relevant agencies to expedite both short- and long-term solutions.
"I was informed that a group of Taman Sri Muda residents travelled to Tapah, Perak today to submit a memorandum to the Menteri Besar regarding the prolonged flood issue.
"The state government has never denied the anxieties and frustrations of the residents.
"In fact, earlier this morning, the Menteri Besar instructed the immediate convening of a special coordination meeting," he said in a Facebook posting today.
In December 2021, the township of Taman Sri Muda in Shah Alam was flooded following days of continuous rain, with water levels rising up to four metres, almost fully submerging houses in the area.
Many residents were displaced, and some were even trapped in their homes for nearly a week without electricity during the floods.
At least 14 deaths were reported, and homes, properties, and vehicles suffered catastrophic damage.
In the same posting, Saifuddin also expressed his disappointment over attempts by certain quarters to politicise the matter.
"In their eagerness to voice demands, let us not allow the suffering of flood victims to become a tool for petty political games.
"The actions of vested parties seeking to exploit this issue for political sympathy are unethical and misleading.
"The state government remains committed to resolving this issue, and we believe real solutions come from structured action, not cheap provocations that only erode social harmony," he said.
It was reported that a group of Taman Sri Muda residents travelled 150km from Shah Alam to Ayer Kuning in Perak to submit a memorandum to Amirudin.
The memorandum was received by Mohammad Firdaus Shir Mohd, who is the special officer to the Selangor Menteri Besar's political secretary.
Earlier today, Amirudin had said that he had directed state authorities to expedite efforts to resolve delays affecting flood mitigation projects in Klang and Shah Alam.
"I have witnessed the impact of the flash floods firsthand, especially in areas such as Taman Melawis in Klang and Taman Sri Muda in Shah Alam, where residents have been severely affected.
"My office has received calls from residents expressing their concerns over the recurring floods, especially since the implementation of flood mitigation plans in the areas seems delayed," he said.
SUNGKAI: Jambatan Sg Klah yang runtuh pagi semalam sehingga mengakibatkan laluan keluar masuk ke Hot Spring Felda Sungai Klah, Kampung Tisong serta Buyong Mas Sanctuary Camp Site, di sini, terputus, akan dibaiki secepat mungkin.
Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Infrastruktur, Tenaga, Air dan Pengangkutan Awam Perak, Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin berkata, insiden itu akan dipanjangkan kepada pihak berwajib bagi memudahkan tindakan susulan dilakukan kerajaan negeri.
"Esok (Isnin) saya akan pastikan pihak mana yang bertanggungjawab terhadap isu ini bagi memudahkan tindakan susulan yang kerajaan negeri akan luluskan.
"Saya datang ke sini pada malam ini juga untuk pastikan yang masih terkandas di sebelah Kampung Sungai Tisong itu dapat meneruskan urusan seharian mereka termasuk pelajar sekolah," katanya kepada pemberita selepas meninjau lokasi itu, di sini, lewat petang semalam.
Terdahulu, Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Perak melaporkan seramai 136 individu termasuk 81 pelajar sebuah politeknik terkandas akibat kejadian itu.
Mohammad Nizar turut merakamkan penghargaan kepada pihak polis, Pusat Khidmat Ahli Parlimen Tanjung Malim serta Pejabat Penghulu Mukim Sungkai yang membantu memudahkan urusan berhubung kejadian tersebut.
-- BERNAMA