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Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Climate
- Borneo Post
Waves destroy two homes, nine fall into sea in Sandakan
One of the houses damaged by waves. SANDAKAN (June 3): Two stilt houses in Kampung Bokara Jambatan 4 were severely damaged after being struck by strong waves early Tuesday morning. In the 6am incident, nine residents — six adults and three children — fell into the sea when the kitchen of one house collapsed entirely, while a room in the second house gave way to. All the victims were rescued without sustaining serious injuries. Karamunting assemblyman Datuk George Hiew Vun Zin said he was informed of the incident immediately and directed the Karamunting ADUN Task Force Team to rush to the scene. The team, joined by the village chief and the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK), assessed the damage and identified the victims' urgent needs. 'We also provided initial assistance to both families as emergency relief,' Hiew said in a statement on Tuesday. He added that the state Welfare Department had been contacted to expedite further aid, especially with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration approaching. 'We don't want any family to be neglected, especially ahead of the festive season. Any form of assistance that can be delivered quickly will be arranged,' he assured. Hiew confirmed that both affected families have lodged police reports regarding the incident. He also urged villagers to stay alert, particularly those living in poorly maintained homes or high-risk areas.
Daily Express
15-05-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Sewage problems in Bandar Ramai-Ramai being addressed
Published on: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 15, 2025 Text Size: JPPS staff taking action to address sewage. SANDAKAN: Immediate action has been taken to address the long-standing sewage problems in Bandar Ramai-Ramai, Sandakan. Karamunting Assemblyman, Datuk George Hiew Vun Zin, said JPPS staff began work at around 10am Tuesday, clearing blockages and pumping out clogged pipes in seven blocks within the area as part of an initial short-term solution. The action comes after Hiew, together with officers from the Sabah State Sewerage Service Department (JPPS), conducted a site inspection last Saturday to assess the severity of the problem. However, he noted that many of the issues stemmed from ageing sewage systems and damaged pipes preventing wastewater from properly flowing into manholes, leading to overflows and unsanitary conditions. 'I appreciate the swift action taken by JPPS in addressing this issue, but long-term solutions are needed to fully resolve the problem,' he said. He had discussed potential permanent fixes with JPPS officials and hoped for their continued support. Hiew said another significant challenge is that many of the damaged sewage pipes belong to the property owners themselves, making repairs more complex and costly. He added that some homeowners are reluctant to bear the repair costs, which can be substantial, as such works often require a collective effort among residents to fully resolve the issue. 'Simply pumping out the blockages is a temporary measure. If we want to solve this problem once and for all, we need a comprehensive approach that addresses the root cause,' he said. Hiew also planned to approach the Sandakan Municipal Council (MPS) to discuss potential solutions, including ways to reduce the financial burden on residents who need to repair their private sewage systems. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
05-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
Society brings healthcare education to 66 children
Published on: Monday, May 05, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 05, 2025 Text Size: The organising committee and participants in a group photo. Kota Kinabalu: The 'My Little Pharmacist' outreach programme returned to Sabah, bringing healthcare education to children from Kota Kinabalu, Papar, Kudat and Sikuati. Organised by the Sabah Pharmaceutical Society (SPS) with support from the Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS), the event was held at the Sabah State Library, Tanjung Aru Branch. A total of 66 children from various student hostels and community groups including Caring for the Future Malaysia (Papar) and the Starfish Foundation (Kudat and Sikuati) attended the event. Over the course of 3.5 hours, children took part in a series of hands-on, role-play activities simulating a pharmacist's daily duties, preparing syrups, labeling medicines, and dispensing medications. A key educational component focused on medication safety, as children were introduced to the essential '5 Rights' of medicine use: the Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Patient, and Right Time. One of the most spirited segments was the Power Cheer session, where children formed teams to deliver creative cheers promoting the values of teamwork, communication, and the pharmacy profession. Judging was carried out by attending parents, teachers, and guardians. Each child left with a smile and a bag full of door gifts including educational materials, vitamins, and shopping vouchers, generously contributed by event sponsors. The event was officially opened by Vicky Kang, Executive Director of Colform Berhad – the event's Platinum sponsor, accompanied by her family. In her opening remarks, Sabah Pharmaceutical Society President Hiew Chui Li emphasised the crucial role pharmacists play in strengthening primary healthcare systems. She said that the event supports the International Pharmaceutical Federation's (FIP) global campaign, 'Think Health, Think Pharmacy', which aims to deepen public understanding of pharmacists' contributions to community health. 'Pharmacists are among the most accessible healthcare professionals. Beyond dispensing medicines, they play a pivotal role in patient education and health promotion,' said Hiew. 'Through programmes like My Little Pharmacist, we hope to inspire the next generation to consider pharmacy as a meaningful and impactful career especially in Sabah, where the need for local healthcare professionals remains high,' said Hiew. Event Organising Chairperson Shim Ye added: 'Our goal is to introduce children to the diverse roles of pharmacists and instil core medication safety values early on. It's never too soon to spark curiosity about healthcare.' With a perfect blend of fun, learning and inspiration, 'My Little Pharmacist' continues to nurture bright young minds, encouraging them to dream big and perhaps one day, to don the white coat as Sabah's future pharmacy professionals. Sabah Pharmaceutical Society hoped more companies and individuals will support future events that provide educational opportunities for underprivileged children.
The Star
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Living lab for green solutions
Norazlina (left), Prof Hiew (third from right) and Srii (right) with representatives of several companies during the Sustainability Living Lab soft launch at UOW Shah Alam campus. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star A PRIVATE university in Malaysia has created a research arm where students, academics and their collaborators can test ideas and collect data to advance planetary and human health. University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia's Sustainability Living Lab (SLL) offers companies an opportunity to test and validate their green solutions in a real-world setting. UOW Malaysia School of Engineering senior Nishata Royan Rajendran Royan, who is lead coordinator of SLL, said all studies and tests would be conducted by the university's faculty members, students and researchers. 'Supervision is provided by academic experts based on the project scope and is overseen by the SLL committee. 'For technical and environmental projects, the School of Engineering leads the process with active participation from students and lecturers to ensure academic quality and practical relevance. 'Depending on the nature of the project, industrial grants or consultancy fees may apply, and academic supervision or research assistance may be compensated accordingly.' Nishata said this at the soft launch of SLL, in conjunction with UOW Malaysia's sixth Engineering Research Symposium. Also present were Australian Trade and Investment Commission business development manager (education) Srii Gunaseelan, Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation lead of future tech Norazlina Md Sani and the university's vice-chancellor Prof Dr Hiew Pang Leang. In attendance too were representatives of several companies testing or developing their systems with SLL. Nishata said support offered by SLL included access to specialised software, technical know-how from academic staff, student research teams, facilities such as laboratories, prototyping equipment, testbeds and data analytics tools. In line with its green theme, she said SLL was open to exploring pilot projects that aligned with the university's sustainability goals, such as rainwater harvesting systems, smart organic waste composting, energy-saving devices, circular economy, green composite material or low-risk environmental prototypes. 'Each proposal will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis,' she added. In his speech, Prof Hiew called the SLL project a mindset shift. 'Our campus becomes a living, evolving ecosystem where sustainability ambitions are tested, improved and eventually expanded beyond our gates. Today is just the beginning,' he said. On examples of ongoing projects between SLL and its current industry partners, Nishata cited a company that would be installing an air cooling system in the 24-hour study area at the university's Shah Alam campus. Unlike conventional air-conditioning systems, the new system utilises natural convection to cool a space without relying on mechanical fans. This initiative is being implemented on a 50:50 cost-sharing basis, with the goal of enhancing thermal comfort and reducing energy consumption. Also on display at the event were innovations created by the School of Engineering final-year students. These included a safety construction hat with a built-in cooling system, and a vertical farm with an automatic watering system that could also detect pests. There was also a waste segregation system that could automatically sort out cardboard, plastic and aluminium cans, as well as a recyclable material made from a combination of rice husk and thermoplastic polymer.
