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The Sun
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Melaka digital village project boosts rural service delivery with QR codes
KUALA LUMPUR: The Melaka Digital Village (KDM) project, launched two years ago, has become a benchmark for digital addressing systems in rural Malaysia. Mohd Hairul Shah Ismail, Assistant Director of the ICT Division at the Melaka Chief Minister's Department, highlighted its success at the 2025 National Addressing Conference. The project standardises traditional village addresses with unique digital codes and QR tags, enabling precise location sharing via apps like Google Maps. 'This system improves welfare aid distribution and emergency response accuracy,' said Mohd Hairul. Over 600 villages are enrolled, with 174 already receiving digital address stickers. The initiative aligns with the National Address System (NAS) by MCMC. Future upgrades will integrate KDM with MyIDENTITY, eVePermit, and other government platforms. Full implementation for all state services is set for January 2026. - Bernama
The Sun
10-07-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Sungai Air Batu pollution linked to effluent under probe
MELAKA: The pollution incident at Sungai Air Batu near Kampung Paya Rumput is suspected to stem from effluent discharge, with authorities yet to pinpoint the exact source. The Melaka Chief Minister's Department confirmed the river's discolouration, describing it as turning black, though investigations remain ongoing. Initial probes by the Melaka Department of Environment (DOE) began after reports surfaced on July 8. The department clarified that checks at the nearby Sungai Udang Landfill Site found no evidence of leachate contamination. 'No leachate discharge has been detected during the inspection,' the Corporate Communications Division stated. The landfill, previously flagged for violations, remains under routine DOE supervision. Authorities assured the public of stringent action against offenders, emphasising compliance with Environmental Quality Standards. 'Stern and uncompromising action will be taken against any party found violating environmental laws,' the department added. Periodic water sampling will continue to monitor pollution levels. The state government pledged cooperation with multiple agencies for a thorough inquiry, prioritising resident safety. - Bernama
