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New Straits Times
24-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Chemical trailer plunges into sea after collision on Second Link
ISKANDAR PUTERI: A trailer transporting chemicals plunged into the sea following a collision with another chemical tanker on the Second Link bridge this evening, prompting the immediate deployment of a hazardous materials (hazmat) unit. The incident occurred at Km0.8 of the Plus highway's Second Link stretch, near the Malaysian border checkpoint, at 5.41pm. Fire and Rescue Department personnel from the Iskandar Puteri station and the Larkin hazmat unit were dispatched to the scene, arriving within 16 minutes. Operations commander Mohd Faiz Suleiman said a red trailer carrying propylene glycol had fallen into the sea, while the second trailer, white in colour and transporting sodium hypochlorite in a stainless steel container, remained on the bridge and was not compromised. Both drivers survived the crash. The driver of the red trailer was taken to the Gelang Patah health clinic for treatment, while the other driver escaped uninjured. Faiz said preliminary visual checks showed no signs of leakage from the submerged propylene glycol tank. "There was no surface foam, slicks or bubbles detected. However, the hazmat unit has been deployed to monitor the site and ensure there is no environmental contamination," he said. Propylene glycol is a clear, syrupy liquid widely used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food additives and industrial coolants. Although considered low in toxicity, large spills must be handled with care to prevent harm to aquatic life and water systems. Sodium hypochlorite, meanwhile, is commonly used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent. Authorities have confirmed that there was no leakage from the second vehicle. The crash came just a day after Malaysian and Singaporean authorities conducted a joint chemical spill simulation exercise designed to enhance response coordination along the Second Link in the event of hazardous material incidents. The bilateral drill, which covered both land and sea containment strategies, simulated a chemical leak and tested joint response capabilities, a scenario eerily echoed in today's accident. As of press time, operations to secure the crash site and monitor the submerged tank were ongoing. Traffic along the Second Link remained congested but under control. The New Straits Times has contacted Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon and the police for further comment. Statements are expected soon.
The Sun
19-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Johor police helicopter crash victims' latest condition update
JOHOR BAHRU: Constable R. G. Devendran, previously in a medically induced coma at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA), has been moved to a general ward as his condition stabilises. The Iskandar Puteri District Police Headquarters officer was among those injured in the July 10 helicopter crash during the Multilateral Nuclear Security Detection Exercise (MITSATOM) 2025. Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon confirmed that air observer Corporal Adeline Liu Yan Siu, discharged from HSA's ICU on Wednesday, is now receiving follow-up care at Serdang Hospital. Pilot ACP Faizul Mohammad and co-pilot Supt Ahmad Bustamin Baharom, treated at Serdang Hospital and Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM respectively, were released on Tuesday. 'Devendran is stable and has been transferred from ICU for continued recovery,' Ling said during a Fo Guang Shan Association bed donation event at HSA. Sergeant Siti Latipa Khairuddin remains under general ward care at HSA. The helicopter crashed in Sungai Pulai, Gelang Patah, during MITSATOM 2025, a joint security drill involving Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. - Bernama
The Star
19-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Helicopter crash victim stable and moved to regular ward
JOHOR BARU: One of the five victims of the Sungai Pulai helicopter crash, Kons R.G. Devendram, has been moved to a regular ward at Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) after his condition stabilised. Johor Health and Environment Committee Chairman Ling Tian Soon ( pic ) said the victim, previously in the hospital's intensive care unit (ICU), was transferred on Saturday (July 19). "Sjn Siti Latipa Khairuddin has also been moved to a regular ward at HSA, while three other victims have been discharged and will undergo follow-up treatment at their referred hospitals," he said after receiving hospital bed contributions from a non-governmental organisation on Saturday (July 19). Among the three is Kpl Adeline Liu Yan Siu, who will receive further treatment at Serdang Hospital in Selangor after being discharged on Wednesday (July 16), he said. Ling added that helicopter pilot Asst Comm Faizul Muhammad and co-pilot Supt Ahmad Bustamin Baharom were both discharged on Tuesday (July 15). He said ACP Faizul will continue treatment at Serdang Hospital, while Supt Ahmad Bustamin will receive follow-up treatment at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. The five were onboard the AS355N helicopter, bearing registration number 9M-PHG, which crashed into Sungai Pulai at Gelang Patah during the Multilateral Nuclear Security Detection Exercise (Mitsatom) 2025 at about 10.15am on July 10. On Thursday (July 17), authorities successfully retrieved the wreckage of the Eurocopter AS3555 Ecureuil with the help of divers from the navy and marine police.
New Straits Times
16-07-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Dzulkefly: Staffing, facilities key focus of Johor healthcare action plan
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry and the Johor government have reached a consensus on addressing healthcare issues in the state, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. "First is the improvement of the state's public healthcare system. That is our commitment, in terms of facilities and such. "Second is the need to examine human resources. This is where we directly look at the metrics and the norms. What is truly essential for a state and its facilities," he said. Dzulkefly was speaking to the press during the Precision Public Health Asia 2025 Conference in Petaling Jaya today. He added that the third and fourth focuses were on enhancing capacity and preparing new healthcare facilities nearing completion. As an example, he highlighted the staffing of the soon-to-open Pasir Gudang Hospital as a key concern. "We want that matter to be studied more granularly, in more detail, so that we can begin operations at a more reasonable level, say, at 50 per cent. We're taking that as a necessity," he said. He said that implementing solutions would require strengthened cooperation between state and federal bodies and confirmed that follow-up action had already begun. "This is why we are moving immediately. I have mobilised those responsible, together with the Johor government, so that we can follow up on this matter more swiftly," Dzulkefly said. Yesterday, Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said the federal and Johor governments had agreed to establish a joint task force to tackle the worsening shortage of healthcare workers in the state's public hospitals. Ling added that the newly proposed task force would comprise senior officials from the Health Ministry and the state government. This was after Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said Dr Dzulkefly met Onn Hafiz to discuss the critical shortage of healthcare workers reported in the state. Shamsul said he had also discussed the issue with Onn Hafiz on the sidelines of the Menteri Besar and Chief Ministers' meeting, chaired by the prime minister in Putrajaya on Monday.
New Straits Times
14-07-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
One nurse for 14 patients: MB flags Johor's healthcare worker shortage
KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has sounded the alarm over the shortage of healthcare workers in the state, describing the situation as "serious and critical". He said he and Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon recently carried out a spot check at Hospital Sultan Ismail, the second largest specialist hospital in the state. "The reality is very worrying. The shortage of healthcare workers in major hospitals involves various critical categories, including specialist doctors, medical officers, assistant medical officers, nurses, and other support staff," he said in a Facebook post. He said the increasing work pressure not only affects the morale of the staff but also impacts the quality of treatment received by patients. "For example, in some wards, a nurse has to manage more than 10 to 14 patients in one shift, compared to an ideal ratio of 1:6 or a maximum of 1:8. This situation is not only unfair to the staff but also unsafe for patients if left unaddressed in the long term." Onn Hafiz said the state was concerned over the situation and would continue to provide support where it could. Additionally, he said the state government will raise the issue with the Health Ministry and related departments. "I will personally appeal for the immediate filling of healthcare positions in Johor without compromise."
