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The Sun
27-04-2025
- The Sun
TH, MAHB conduct evacuation drill at KLIA for Haj preparations
SEPANG: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), in collaboration with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), carried out an evacuation simulation at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) today to ensure smooth operations for this year's Haj pilgrimage. The exercise, involving 200 participants including TH staff, MAHB personnel, as well as security and medical teams from KLIA, aimed to prepare Haj pilgrims for potential emergencies or unforeseen incidents. TH Domestic Haj Operations (OHTA) deputy director Mohamed Ameen Abdul Wahab said the simulation was critical to ensuring that standard operating procedures and evacuation protocols are followed efficiently in the event of an emergency, particularly when pilgrims are gathered at KLIA before their departure. 'This training is part of the preparation for Haj staff, especially ahead of the first flight on April 29, which will carry 284 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia,' he said. Mohamed Ameen said the exercise also ensures readiness for emergencies, such as fires, natural disasters and crises, involving TH staff, MAHB personnel and other agencies. The drill followed the OHTA Emergency Action Plan and Aerodrome Emergency Plan (AEP), which outline emergency management protocols, involving KLIA's operational units, government agencies and airlines. TH also announced that similar evacuations will be held at other state Haj departure stations, including Sultan Mahmud International Airport in Kuala Terengganu, Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Kota Bharu and Senai International Airport in Kulai. The final flight of Malaysian Haj pilgrims is scheduled for June 1, with the Day of Arafah expected to take place on Thursday, June 5.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Frost Fest in Fayetteville helps Northwest Arkansas nonprofits
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Since 2016, Frost Fest by Fossil Cove Brewery, has raised money for community nonprofits focused on the outdoors and environmental education. This weekend is the 2025 rendition of Frost Fest by the Fayetteville Brewery and will feature over 50 Breweries from nine states. Funds raised this year will go to Apple Seeds Teaching Farm, Arkansas Brewers Guild, Arkansas Climbers Association, and the Ozark Highlands Trail Association (OHTA). Kansas and 38 Special making tour stop in Northwest Arkansas Philip Brown, the Board President for the OHTA says that all the storm damage from last year left 2,000 trees along the trails. Brown says cleaning up the trails is a big expense and the funds from Frost Fest are 'a Godsend.' He also says Frost Fest has kept their maintenance operations afloat. Frost Fest is Saturday, Feb. 1 from 1 to 6 p.m. out at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $80 and you must be 21 or older. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
