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Focus Malaysia
2 days ago
- Focus Malaysia
Port Dickson imposes RM250 fine for bringing dogs to public spaces
ANYONE caught bringing pet dogs to public spaces, including beaches in the Port Dickson district, could face a RM250 compound fine, according to Negeri Sembilan's Executive Councillor for Local Government, Housing, and Transport, J Arul Kumar. He said that clear signage has been placed in designated areas to remind the public of the rules regarding pets. The enforcement falls under the 2008 Park By-Laws of the Port Dickson Municipal Council (MPPD). Arul Kumar was responding to the recent circulation of a viral image showing a beachgoer walking a dog along Port Dickson beach, which drew mixed reactions online. 'While the beach is indeed a public space, existing signboards prohibiting pets must be respected,' he said. He also urged people to be mindful of cultural sensitivities in shared spaces, regardless of whether official bans are in place. 'This rule doesn't just apply to beaches, but to all public areas, as a matter of community respect,' he added. Separately, Arul Kumar addressed concerns about stray dogs at Tanjung Biru Beach, saying that the MPPD has been instructed to take swift action on the matter. Port Dickson is home to 11 beaches, with Teluk Kemang Beach being a key attraction among tourists. —June 4, 2025
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Rare keyhole knee surgery performed at Karaikal GH for young sportsperson
The Karaikal Government Hospital, in coordination with JIPMER-Karaikal, successfully performed an advanced Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery on a 24-year-old kabaddi player who had sustained a sports-related knee injury. The procedure was led by Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Trauma at JIPMER-Karaikal N. Arul Kumar. The surgical team carried out an arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, a minimally invasive 'keyhole' surgery that uses a small camera (arthroscope) to repair torn ligaments through tiny incisions. In this case, the procedure was combined with meniscus repair, which restores the torn cushions of the knee joint. Although the injury occurred nearly a year ago, the patient delayed seeking medical treatment and had been experiencing chronic knee instability, difficulty walking, and decreased muscle mass in the thigh. 'He couldn't run, and even while walking, his knee would feel unstable,' said Mr. Arul Kumar. 'Delayed treatment of ligament injuries like this can lead to muscle wasting and long-term mobility issues, and end up in early onset of osteoarthritis, especially in young adults,' he added. The torn ligament was reconstructed using a hamstring graft. The surgery was successfully carried out using existing operation theatre infrastructure, with support from the anaesthesia team. 'Surgery accounts for only 50% to 60% of ACL recovery, the rest depends on proper post-operative care,' Mr. Arul Kumar emphasised. 'That's why early consultation is crucial, especially for young sportspersons, to avoid long-term disability.' S. Kannagi, Medical Superintendent of Karaikal GH, noted that such advanced procedures are rarely performed at the district level and are usually done at private multi-specialty hospitals in urban areas. 'The hospital is now equipped with the necessary infrastructure to handle such critical cases,' she said. The surgery, which typically costs over ₹2 lakh in private hospitals, was performed free of cost under the Ayushman Bharat health scheme added Ms. Kannagi
The Sun
05-05-2025
- The Sun
JKR urged to boost safety at accident-prone Senawang junction
SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan Public Works Department (JKR) has been urged to implement additional safety measures at the Matahari Height traffic light junction along Persiaran Senawang 1, near here, where four people were killed in accidents in the past two months. State Local Government Development, Housing and Transport Committee chairman J. Arul Kumar said his office had discussed with JKR the best approach to get road users to slow down at the location. 'Among the suggestions discussed were the installation of early warning lights before the junction and additional signage to indicate an accident-prone area to alert road users to be more cautious,' he told Bernama here today. Arul, who also chairs the state-level Road Safety Council, said that while the authorities can enhance safety measures at the location, all road users should play their part by driving responsibly. He stressed that driving behaviour and driver attitude play a critical role, and thus compliance with traffic laws, especially stopping at red lights, must be prioritised. Arul said drivers found guilty of running red lights and causing accidents should face appropriate penalties. Meanwhile, Paroi state assemblyman Kamarul Ridzuan Md Zain suggested that, to reduce the risk of accidents at the location, authorities could paint thick yellow lines or install road studs to help slow vehicles down. 'With such safety elements in place, road users will be more cautious and won't be able to speed recklessly,' he said. A 20-year-old man was killed when the motorcycle he was riding was hit by a van that allegedly failed to stop at the Matahari Height traffic light junction at about midnight last Saturday. A similar incident occurred in March when three motorcyclists were killed after being hit by a Honda Jazz that reportedly ran a red light at the same location.
New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Tampin to get solid waste transfer station
SEREMBAN: The federal government plans to develop a solid waste transfer station in Tampin as a temporary solid waste collection centre, the Negri Sembilan State Assembly was told today. State Local Government Development, Housing and Transport Committee chairman J. Arul Kumar said the transfer station would serve as a site where solid waste collection vehicles such as compactors deliver waste before it is transported to the main disposal site on the same day. "For the long-term plan, all solid waste in the state will be disposed of at the Ladang Tanah Merah sanitary solid waste disposal site in Port Dickson, which houses a completed waste segregation facility (WSF) and waste-to-energy (WTE) facility," he said in reply to a question from Yew Boon Lye (PH-Chuah). Yew had asked the state government to provide details on the number of active landfill sites in the state and the estimated lifespan of each site. Arul (PH-Nilai) said the Ladang Tanah Merah Sanitary Solid Waste Disposal Site in Port Dickson is the first of its kind in Malaysia, developed in cooperation with the federal government to upgrade to a more environmentally friendly waste disposal system and method. He said that with such a solid waste management system, waste delivery services could be improved without disrupting existing solid waste collection and public cleaning service schedules. Arul said that under the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007, the federal government had taken over the operation of five solid waste disposal sites in the state starting Nov 1, 2016. However, beginning in 2019, two landfill sites ceased operations due to being full – the Keru Solid Waste Disposal Site in Tampin and the Kok Foh Solid Waste Disposal Site in Jempol. "Currently, only three solid waste disposal sites remain in operation – the Ladang Tanah Merah Integrated Sanitary Solid Waste Disposal Site in Port Dickson; the Ulu Maasop Solid Waste Disposal Site in Kuala Pilah (with a lifespan of two years and nine months, until 2028); and the Sungai Muntoh Solid Waste Disposal Site in Jelebu (with a lifespan until 2118)," he said. For now, the federal government has no plans to upgrade the existing three landfill sites or to construct new ones to replace the Ulu Maasop site in Kuala Pilah or the Sungai Muntoh site in Jelebu, he said. – Bernama
