PORTAL RASMI
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
A plantation firm has contributed RM250,000 to support emergency response efforts in Johor. Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative #JPGBerkat made the donation to Waqaf An-Nur Corporation Bhd for the purchase of a disaster relief boat and ambulance.
In a statement, JPG said the contribution bolstered emergency response efforts in Johor, and underscored the company’s dedication to enhancing disaster preparedness, supporting the underprivileged and fostering long-term community resilience.
It was also a key component of JPG’s broader CSR strategy emphasising sustainability, community empowerment and social well-being, the group said.
The official handover took place during a “Jalinan Ukhuwah” programme witnessed by Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi in Kluang.
JPG managing director Mohd Faris Adli Shukery said through #JPGBerkat, the company was dedicated to playing an active role in supporting communities and making a tangible difference in disaster relief efforts.
“At JPG, we believe businesses have a responsibility that extends beyond economic contributions.
“Our support for Waqaf An-Nur will provide vital emergency aid during floods, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability, resilience and social well-being,” said Mohd Faris.
Expressing his gratitude for the generous support Waqaf An-Nur chief executive officer Bukhari Abd Rahman said the contribution from JPG would significantly enhance Briged Waqaf’s ability to respond swiftly and effectively during emergencies.
“Initiatives like this exemplify how CSR can translate into real, positive change in the lives of affected communities.”
JPG in the statement added that the company planned to expand its #JPGBerkat programme, reinforcing its role as a responsible corporate citizen in enhancing disaster preparedness and resilience throughout Johor.
KUCHING, 13 Februari- Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN) menyalurkan sumbangan sebanyak RM300,000 kepada kerajaan Negeri Sarawak bagi membantu penduduk terjejas banjir di negeri itu.
Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat merangkap Pengerusi YKN, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, berkata sumbangan tersebut adalah tanda solidariti serta sokongan kepada kerajaan negeri dan penduduk yang terjejas.
Beliau turut mengakui jumlah tersebut tidak mencukupi bagi menampung keperluan keseluruhan, namun penyalurannya melalui Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Negeri Sarawak (SDMC) dapat memastikan pengagihan yang lebih tersusun.
“SDMC tahu apa yang perlu dilakukan walaupun RM300,000 tidak mencukupi, sekurang-kurangnya ia dapat membantu mereka yang memerlukan, khususnya di kawasan yang terjejas seperti Bintulu dan Miri," katanya.
Beliau menyatakan demikian dalam sidang media selepas Majlis Penyerahan Bantuan Bencana Banjir Sarawak 2025 di Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Kuching.
Dalam sidang media sama, beliau turut mengumumkan bantuan serupa akan disalurkan kepada mangsa banjir di Sabah pada minggu hadapan.
YKN turut mengalu-alukan sumbangan daripada pihak korporat dan individu prihatin bagi memperkukuh usaha membantu mangsa bencana.
BANGKOK: Bangkok dan kawasan sekitarnya berdepan dengan tahap pencemaran udara yang paling buruk apabila kepekatan habuk halus partikel (PM2.5) mencatatkan bacaan berbahaya, iaitu 135.1 mikrogram per meter padu (μg/m³).
Bacaan itu jauh melebihi had selamat yang ditetapkan oleh kerajaan, iaitu 37.5μg/m³, menurut laporan The Bangkok Post pada 2 Februari.
Agensi Geo-Informatik dan Teknologi Angkasa Thailand (Gistda) melaporkan bahawa 26 wilayah di seluruh negara, termasuk Greater Bangkok, terdedah kepada pencemaran udara pada tahap merah, dengan bacaan antara 77 hingga 135.1μg/m³.
Kawasan Greater Bangkok yang membabitkan wilayah Samut Sakhon (130.8μg/m³), Samut Prakan (128.1μg/m³), Nonthaburi (122.7μg/m³), Pathum Thani (114.7μg/m³), dan Nakhon Pathom (112.8μg/m³) mencatatkan kualiti udara yang membahayakan kesihatan.
Wilayah lain yang turut terjejas termasuk Samut Songkhram, Phetchaburi, Ratchaburi, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, dan Rayong.
Sebanyak 41 wilayah lain mencatatkan tahap pencemaran pada kategori oren, dengan bacaan antara 38.8 hingga 72.2μg/m³, termasuk wilayah-wilayah seperti Phuket, Khon Kaen, Songkhla, dan Trang.
Namun, beberapa wilayah utara seperti Chiang Mai dan Mae Hong Son menikmati kualiti udara yang baik, manakala lapan wilayah lain termasuk Nakhon Si Thammarat dan Surat Thani mencatatkan tahap pencemaran sederhana (kategori kuning).
"Pencemaran udara ini memberi risiko kesihatan yang serius, terutama kepada golongan berisiko seperti kanak-kanak, warga emas, dan mereka yang mempunyai penyakit pernafasan," kata jurucakap Gistda.
Beliau menambah, "Penduduk disarankan untuk memakai pelitup muka dan mengurangkan aktiviti luar rumah sehingga keadaan bertambah baik."
SYDNEY:
A severe tropical cyclone was rapidly building strength off Australia’s minerals-rich west coast on Thursday, whipping up destructive winds and forcing the closure of a global iron ore-shipping hub.
Government forecasters said Cyclone Zelia was expected to build into a category five system – the strongest on the scale – before making landfall on Friday afternoon.
ort Hedland, one of the world’s largest iron ore loading ports, has cleared vessels and shut down in anticipation.
“It will continue to rapidly develop today and then start moving towards the coast,” Bureau of meteorology forecaster Dean Narramore said.
Narramore said the cyclone would bring “damaging and destructive winds” stronger than 160km/h.
Gusts could be as strong as 290km/h near the centre, he said.
Category five systems are “extremely dangerous” and can cause “widespread destruction of buildings”, according to the bureau of meteorology.
“That’s why we are so concerned about our residents through this part of the Pilbara coast,” Narramore said.
“It is an intense and dangerous system.”
The cyclone was likely to land near Port Hedland – about 17 hours’ drive north of state capital Perth – before tracking inland across sparsely populated mining and cattle country.
Emergency services Western Australia urged residents to tie down trampolines and board up exposed windows.
“There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a cyclone is approaching the area.”
The northwest coast of Western Australia is the most cyclone-prone region in the country, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
It also has “the highest incidence of cyclones in the southern hemisphere”.
The region holds significant deposits of iron ore, copper and gold, and is home to some of Australia’s largest mining operations.
SIBU (Feb 13): The state government should take effective measures to stabilise the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders so that the people need not worry about the rising prices and shortages, said Irene Wong Li Tin.
The Sibu MP Oscar Ling’s special assistant claimed that Petroleum Sarawak (Petros), as Sarawak’s sole natural gas aggregator, still fails to ensure a stable supply despite its market monopoly.
“This situation is unacceptable and has undermined public confidence in the Sarawak government’s ability to manage the issue,” she said in a statement.
She questioned whether the state government conducted a thorough market assessment before terminating other gas suppliers to ensure that Petros has the necessary facilities and capacity to meet the extensive demand across Sarawak.
“The government should reconsider the competitive structure of the LPG market and allow multiple suppliers to coexist. This would prevent a single incident from causing a supply crisis across Sarawak due to Petros’ monopoly.
“If Petros continues as the sole supplier, the government must implement strict regulatory mechanisms to ensure that the company fulfils its social responsibilities, improves supply stability and prevents the public from suffering due to policy failures,” she said.
On Monday, Minister of Utility and Telecommunications Sarawak Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi said immediate steps had been taken to ensure uninterrupted supply of LGP cylinders in Sarawak, following a landslide at the Bintulu LPG Terminal triggered by the recent extreme weather.
Regarding the gas supply issue, she said the transition from yellow cylinders to red cylinders, which began last year, remains unresolved.
“Our service centre continues to receive inquiries about exchanging yellow cylinders for the red ones. Just this morning, a woman asked how to make the switch. Many people feel helpless because they cannot exchange their yellow cylinders for the red ones.”
Adding on, Wong said many households and businesses rely on LPG cylinders for their daily living and operations.
“However, not only is the cylinder exchange process difficult, but even basic gas supply remains unstable, affecting both daily life and business operations.”
Noting that Sibu coffee shops and restaurants heavily deepen on LPG, she said if the supply remains uncertain, it could directly impact the local food and beverage industry, affecting business owner’s livelihood.
She also claimed that there are already reports of distributors raising delivery fees due to their inability to absorb the extra costs as they are now forced to transport gas cylinders to Kuching for refiling, which has increased transportation and operational costs.
“At the same time, the shortage of LPG cylinders has exacerbated tensions in the supply chain, causing both consumers and businesses to worry about the worsening conditions.”