DOE investigates suspected water pollution near Penang’s Floating Mosque after images go viral Posted on 11/11/2024 By udot GEORGE TOWN, Nov 10 — The Penang Department of Environment (DOE) is investigating a suspected pollution incident in the waters near the Floating Mosque in Tanjung Bungah, here. Its director Norazizi Adinan said the department has asked the State Fisheries Department and the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) to look into the matter after images showing brown streaks in the waters went viral on social media. “The DOE will investigate this issue, and it appears to be a possible act of sabotage or intentional, given its location in a highly visible area,” he told Bernama today. Meanwhile, Penang Fisheries Department director Zarina Zainuddin said the department has not yet received any information on the incident. “I was just informed of the matter and have not received any updates. We will investigate further,” she said. The incident, which quickly gained attention on social media, has led to various speculations. — Bernama News
Flood-hit Spain drenched by wettest October on record Posted on 09/11/2024 The downpours in Spain peaked during a ferocious Mediterranean storm on Oct 29 that desolated the eastern Valencia region. (AP pic) MADRID: Spain was soaked in its wettest October on record last month which culminated in catastrophic floods that have killed 219 people and left dozens missing, the government said… Read More
Govt open to further talks on opposition MoU for parliamentary allocations, says DPM Fadillah Posted on 13/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the government is open to further discussions with the Opposition on the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for parliamentary allocations, emphasising the importance of reaching a consensus. “The government is always open and willing to allow discussions… Read More
Seven-month-old baby dies in babysitter’s care; teen drowns at Nilai waterfall in separate incidents Posted on 08/11/2024 SEREMBAN, Nov 7 (Bernama) — A seven-month-old baby boy died while under the care of his babysitter at the KLIA Quarters residential area here yesterday. Nilai district police chief Supt Abdul Malik Hasim confirmed that authorities were alerted to the incident by the KLIA Quarters Health Clinic at around 12.45… Read More