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The Star
20 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Budget airline offers promo fares for new flights from Kota Kinabalu to Fukuoka
KOTA KINABALU: AirAsia Malaysia continues to expand routes to and from Sabah through Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with the latest flight to Fukuoka, Japan, via Taipei (short layover). This launch of their brand new fifth-freedom route from the airline's second-largest hub of Kota Kinabalu will start flying daily from Aug 15, further underscoring AirAsia's commitment to expand its Kota Kinabalu hub. Datuk Captain Fareh Mazputra, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AirAsia Malaysia said this exciting launch marked another significant milestone as they continue to explore new opportunities from the Kota Kinabalu hub. Since reinstating the Kota Kinabalu-Taipei route three years ago, AirAsia has flown more than 130,000 passengers, and the numbers continue to grow, he said. This launch aligns with their vision of connecting people across Asia, enhancing regional connectivity and boosting tourism opportunities, he added. 'With this new route, Sabahans now have more choices and flexibility when travelling to their preferred destinations, while supporting the state government's vision of positioning Sabah as a top tourism destination,' said Fareh. 'We remain committed to facilitating air travel for everyone through enhanced connectivity, convenience and accessibility,' he said. In celebration of the launch, AirAsia is offering special promotional fares for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Fukuoka starting from just RM609 one-way, whereas flights from Fukuoka to Kota Kinabalu are also available from JPY21,390 (RM635) one-way. Guests can book their flights from today until June 8, 2025, for travel between Aug 15, 2025 and March 29, 2026, available on the AirAsia MOVE app and Taipei is one of AirAsia's key virtual hubs within its extensive network. The new route provides more flexibility for Malaysians looking to explore more destinations in Japan, offering an alternative to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Fukuoka via Don Mueang (Thailand), operated by Thai AirAsia (flight code FD). Fukuoka is a popular destination in Japan where tradition meets modernity, with the city renowned for its iconic Tonkotsu ramen, serving as a paradise for foodies. It is also the best go-to destination for nature lovers, as the city offers tranquillity for a perfect getaway trip; stroll through the Ohori Park or the Fukuoka Castle and immerse yourself in the city's rich history. From Aug 15, AirAsia will operate flights to 13 international destinations across Asia from the Kota Kinabalu hub, with a total of 79 flights weekly, solidifying the city's position as Malaysia's second-largest hub. According to AirAsia, all-in fares are quoted for one-way travel only, including passenger service charge, regulatory service charges, fuel surcharges, and other applicable fees with terms and conditions applied.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Diesel syndicate busted in raid on illegal storage facility
SHAH ALAM: A syndicate exploiting fleet cards to obtain subsidised diesel was uncovered in a raid at an illegal storage site in Taman Sri Muda last night. The special operation, which began at around 7pm, was carried out by the Selangor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry in collaboration with the Selangor police contingent headquarters. During the raid, five individuals were caught red-handed while transferring subsidised diesel from a bonded lorry to a tanker, unaware of the enforcement team's presence. One of the suspects, a man known as Rav, said he was the 'leader' of the other four drivers. "I manage the tanker lorry by transporting it from the store to another location in Shah Alam. I leave the lorry there and someone else will come to pick it up. "I get paid about RM200 a day and have only been working here for six months. This place is rented by my boss named 'Ong' for RM2,000 a month," he said when met at the scene. Selangor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry director Mohd Zuhairi Mat Radey said the raid followed a month-long intelligence operation, which uncovered diesel transfer activities suspected to be linked to fleet card abuse. "During the raid, we detained five local men, aged between 30 and 45, all working as lorry drivers. "Checks showed the tanker lorry was connected to a bonded lorry modified with IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) tanks," he said during a press conference at the location. Mohd Zuhairi said nine vehicles were seized, including a 30-tonne tanker lorry, four canvas lorries, two bonded lorries, a van and a prime mover. The ministry also confiscated 7,000 litres of diesel worth an estimated RM19,390, 14 IBC tanks, pumps and connecting hoses. Mohd Zuhairi said the premises had no valid licence to store controlled diesel, and the drivers did not possess proper documentation for the fuel. "We found that the drivers used fleet cards and were believed to have purchased the subsidised fuel at petrol stations around Shah Alam. "The diesel was then transferred into the tanker lorries at this site before being sold on the black market," he said. Mohd Zuhairi added that investigations are ongoing to track down the syndicate's mastermind, with the case being investigated under Section 21 of the Supply Control Act 1961.
IOL News
13-05-2025
- IOL News
Durban drug bust reveals new trend in illicit drug market
A drug bust on Queen Nandi Drive, Durban has not only removed thousands of heroin capsules from Durban's streets but also highlighted a shift in the province's drug trends, according to police. On Sunday the Durban Metro Police Drug Team, working in collaboration with the Counter Narcotics Unit under KKwaZulu-Natal Crime Intelligence, intercepted an alleged drug distributor at Petroport Northbound. The suspect, a former nightclub owner now allegedly supplying drugs across greater Durban, was caught while reportedly attempting to deliver heroin. Police seized approximately 5,013 heroin capsules (pending final forensic count), a CZ 75 pistol with its serial number filed off, 17 live 9mm rounds, a magazine, and other drugs valued at R160,390. Durban Metro Police spokesperson Boysie Zungu said while heroin remains dangerous and profitable for syndicates, demand for the drug has been decreasing in KwaZulu-Natal due to a shift toward cheaper, more potent alternatives. 'Heroin demand has decreased in KZN due to the increased popularity of crack cocaine (rock), which is now cheaper and more potent,' Zungu said. 'However, drug abuse continues to be a challenge within our communities.' Zungu explained that market dynamics have shifted sharply. 'Previously, a heroin capsule cost R10. With a drastic increase in price due to export problems from supplying countries, heroin prices have shot up to R35 a capsule,' he said. 'This has made heroin capsules more scarce making this bust all the more significant. 'Removing over 5,000 capsules from the street is not just a disruption to supply, but a statement to communities and traffickers that police are taking action,' he said. The suspect faces charges of dealing in and possession of heroin, illegal possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. Police said intelligence gathered during the arrest would assist in further operations. Zungu added: 'While it is difficult to stop drug dealing completely with limited resources, we remain committed to targeting dealers head-on. Community partnerships are key to disrupting the changing drug landscape.' THE MERCURY
Globe and Mail
29-04-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
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Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Bald eagle's beak healing following gunshot wound
After surviving a likely gunshot wound in July, a bald eagle in Missouri is showing an important sign of recovery–keratin growth on his severely injured beak. According to World Bird Sanctuary, a nonprofit that treats and houses injured raptors, it's taken nearly nine months and seven surgeries to get the bird's beak growing again. 'While this growth is still no guarantee that the keratin will regrow over his entire beak, it gives us hope that we may start to see the growth area spreading as we move forward,' the organization wrote in a recent Facebook post. On July 11, 2024 a male bald eagle (later designated as Bald Eagle 24-390 or just 390 for short) was spotted on the side of the road near Vienna, Missouri with an obvious facial injury. 'Based on the pattern of damage to the beak and trace amounts of metal found in the wound, we believe the injury to be caused by a gunshot wound,' Kira Klebe, World Bird Sanctuary's Rehabilitation Director, tells Popular Science. '390 also had a large wound over his left humerus that was consistent with gunshot injury.' The injured bird was taken into the rehabilitation center, where his wounds were cleaned out and evaluated. Veterinarian Dr. Allison Daugherty and her team performed an initial surgery and placed eight metal cross pins, two on each side of the fracture on the bird's beak. Eagle beaks and talons are made of keratin, a strong type of protein that helps form skin, hair, and other outer layers of skin on a variety of animals. The team's biggest concerns for 390's recovery since July has been that the growth bed would be too damaged for the keratin to regrow and that the bone that supports the entire structure of the upper beak may have too much missing and grow back together. A significant chunk of that bone was missing due to the eagle's initial injury, limiting the amount of tissue and blood that carries nutrients to the outer half of that bone. 'Gunshot wounds are also inherently dirty and carry a higher risk of infection and non-union fracture healing than fractures from other sources such as vehicle collisions,' says Klebe. Since first arriving at the sanctuary, 390 has had seven additional surgeries and 'countless cleanings' to keep the beak from getting infected. The team was able to remove the external support in October and added a dental acrylic covering over the gap in the bone until late March. [ Related: Hunters' bullets are poisoning bald eagles. ] The keratin that makes up a bird's beak and talons is similar to human nails. When it is healthy, keratin is constantly growing. Wild raptors like eagles, hawks, and falcons, need this continual keratin growth to keep their beaks and talons sharp for hunting. 'For birds under human care, the beak and talons can actually become overgrown, as they are not being used as frequently and therefore wear down more slowly than that of wild birds,' explains Klebe. 'Birds under professional care can also experience faster beak and talon growth than their wild counterparts as birds under professional care are typically receiving ideal nutritional intake.' To try and promote faster keratin growth in a bird like 390, the primary course of action is good nutrition and a low-stress environment. Eating a balanced diet with the right amount of nutrients gives their bodies the energy that they need to put the nutrients right back into beak growth, instead of just essential metabolic needs. 390 receives a vitamin supplement customized for raptors and extra calcium supplements with his daily feedings. 'Stress can also limit beak growth as it puts the animal in survival mode and added energy is going to stress management,' says Klebe. 'While a rehabilitation setting is always going to have some inherent stressors, we are making sure we do everything possible to promote a healthy environment for 390's recovery.' On April 5, the organization announced that keratin was starting to grow on the right side of 390's beak. The keratin is growing over the area of the beak that was first to heal and is 'coming in a bit rough.' The team will likely need to smooth it out using a Dremel as it grows to try and keep it forming into its natural state. While full growth is still not a guarantee, it gives some hope that the growth area will spread. To keep 390's day-to-day life as calm as possible, the eagle has been in one of the largest rehabilitation aviaries since February. While he is also able to interact with other bald eagles in this area, human contact is a bit more limited. 'These aviaries are behind the scenes and amongst our farthest removed from human activity so that 390 is minimally disturbed,' says Klebe. 'These are large enough for him to fly around in and maintain good muscle strength.' Now that the bone is finished healing and the keratin is growing, the team will mostly have to be patient. While they will be closely monitoring the wearing of the older keratin on his upper beak, they will try to be as hands off as possible to minimize stress levels. 'Even if the keratin starts to regrow over the entire beak, 390 will likely require another full year of care before the beak has regrown to the point that he can be released back to the wild,' says Klebe. According to Audubon New York, if you find an injured bird, carefully place it in a cardboard box with a lid or towel covering it. Place the box in a cool, safe place to help keep the bird from going into shock. As soon as possible, call your local animal control office for further information. The Wildlife International also has a directory of bird rehabilitators that may have facilities near you.
