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The Star
01-06-2025
- Health
- The Star
Free health checks benefit thousands in Butterworth
Chua (centre) looking on as Wai Kuan undergoes his health check. HAVING drawn over 10,000 visitors to free health tests, the One Hope Charity Health Carnival 2025 in Butterworth, Penang, marked another milestone in early intervention. Organised by non-governmental organisation (NGO) One Hope Charity & Welfare, the weekend event featured 250 booths for 30 types of health screening, tests and treatments. Qualified medical practitioners and specialists attended to visitors to the carnival at the Penang International Convention Cultural & Arts Centre (Picca) Convention Centre. One Hope chairman Datuk Chua Sui Hau said droves of visitors came over the weekend to undergo tests, ranging from basic eye and foot checks to liver and heart examinations. 'This year's edition is the biggest since the health carnival was first organised in 2017, with hospitals and health institutions from various states stepping in to support. 'We had 4,000 blood screenings for cancer markers while 3,000 spectacles were given out. Visitors getting free eye checks during the carnival. — Photos: ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star 'A total of 5,000 flu vaccines were also administered,' he said, adding that organisers anticipated 8,000 visitors but the turnout surpassed this number. He said RM2.7mil had been spent to hold the event. This included about RM850,000 in donations channelled to various hospitals. Among those who made it for a health check was retired Jelutong contractor Ng Wai Kuan, 71, who uses a wheelchair after having lost a leg in an accident about 20 years ago. 'It's always a long queue at public hospitals and also inconvenient for me to undergo various tests at different sessions. 'When I heard about free health tests available here, I hopped onto my bike and took the ferry across to check it out,' he said. Housewife Maimunah Mat Taib had a massage at a traditional Chinese medicine booth. 'This is the first time I'm trying something like this and after a 15-minute session, I felt such relief,' she said. Teenagers Ng Zi Yu and Chong Xin Yi, both of whom recovered from scoliosis, were among volunteers who explained to visitors about the spinal condition, and treatments available. They both received aid from One Hope for their condition and have since recovered. At the carnival's opening, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow shared that high numbers of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension was recorded in the state. According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, the prevalence of diabetes in Penang stood at 18.4%, compared to the national average of 15.5%. Hypertension in Penang was recorded at 31.3% (national average 29.2%), while high cholesterol was 34% (national average 33.3%). Chow said these alarming figures should serve as a wake-up call for Penangites to take better care of their health.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Ops Gasak: KPDN detects 52 cases of LPG misuse by industry players
BUTTERWORTH: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has detected 52 cases of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) misappropriation by industry players since the launch of Ops Gasak on May 1, involving seizures totalling RM850,730. Deputy KPDN Minister Dr Fuziah Salleh said this involved inspections at 1,421 premises nationwide as of May 14, with Penang alone recording 11 cases as of yesterday. She said the offences included premises storing and using LPG without valid permits, as well as wholesalers supplying subsidised LPG to unlicensed entities. 'Without a permit, they're not allowed to supply LPG, let alone subsidised LPG. That's a more serious offence, and in such cases, there's no excuse. As industry players, they are expected to understand and comply with guidelines before starting a business. 'We will investigate and take strict action under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011,' she said at a press conference on Ops Gasak, here today. Earlier, Fuziah and the Penang KPDN team raided three premises providing laundry services for hospitals and hotels in Seberang Perai, where they were found to be storing and using LPG without valid permits. Fuziah further stated that the offences were not only viewed from the legal perspective but also involved safety concerns, as LPG is highly flammable and improper storage could pose significant risks not only to the premises but also to the public. She said any premise intending to store LPG is required to apply for a permit, depending on the quantity needed and obtain approvals from relevant authorities such as the Fire and Rescue Department. Since the announcement of Ops Gasak, she said KPDN has received numerous inquiries and engagement requests, particularly from laundry operators, indicating that they are aware of their obligations to comply with the law. 'That's why KPDN is pushing forward with this operation and will continue with engagement sessions. Some operators have even emailed me to request meetings and discussions, especially self-service laundromats,' she added. Ops Gasak, which was launched on May 1, will run until Oct 31 to address the misuse and misappropriation of subsidised LPG across the country, with a special focus on monitoring industrial sector usage.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
KPDN detects 52 LPG misappropriation cases under Ops Gasak
BUTTERWORTH: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has detected 52 cases of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) misappropriation by industry players since the launch of Ops Gasak on May 1, involving seizures totalling RM850,730. Deputy KPDN Minister Dr Fuziah Salleh said this involved inspections at 1,421 premises nationwide as of May 14, with Penang alone recording 11 cases as of yesterday. She said the offences included premises storing and using LPG without valid permits, as well as wholesalers supplying subsidised LPG to unlicensed entities. 'Without a permit, they're not allowed to supply LPG, let alone subsidised LPG. That's a more serious offence, and in such cases, there's no excuse. As industry players, they are expected to understand and comply with guidelines before starting a business. 'We will investigate and take strict action under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011,' she said at a press conference on Ops Gasak, here today. Earlier, Fuziah and the Penang KPDN team raided three premises providing laundry services for hospitals and hotels in Seberang Perai, where they were found to be storing and using LPG without valid permits. Fuziah further stated that the offences were not only viewed from the legal perspective but also involved safety concerns, as LPG is highly flammable and improper storage could pose significant risks not only to the premises but also to the public. She said any premise intending to store LPG is required to apply for a permit, depending on the quantity needed and obtain approvals from relevant authorities such as the Fire and Rescue Department. Since the announcement of Ops Gasak, she said KPDN has received numerous inquiries and engagement requests, particularly from laundry operators, indicating that they are aware of their obligations to comply with the law. 'That's why KPDN is pushing forward with this operation and will continue with engagement sessions. Some operators have even emailed me to request meetings and discussions, especially self-service laundromats,' she added. Ops Gasak, which was launched on May 1, will run until Oct 31 to address the misuse and misappropriation of subsidised LPG across the country, with a special focus on monitoring industrial sector usage.
The Star
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Ops Gasak: 52 cases of LPG misuse by industry players detected
BUTTERWORTH: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has detected 52 cases of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) misappropriation by industry players since the launch of Ops Gasak on May 1, involving seizures totalling RM850,730. Its Deputy Minister, Dr Fuziah Salleh, said this involved inspections at 1,421 premises nationwide as of May 14, with Penang alone recording 11 cases on Thursday (May 15). She said the offences included premises storing and using LPG without valid permits and wholesalers supplying subsidised LPG to unlicensed entities. 'Without a permit, they cannot supply LPG, let alone subsidised LPG. That's a more serious offence, and in such cases, there is no excuse. As industry players, they are expected to understand and comply with guidelines before starting a business. "We will investigate and take strict action under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011," she said at a press conference on Ops Gasak, here on Friday (May 16). Earlier, Fuziah and the ministry's Penang team raided three premises providing laundry services for hospitals and hotels in Seberang Perai. They found that the premises were storing and using LPG without valid permits. Fuziah further stated that the offences were not only viewed from the legal perspective but also involved safety concerns, as LPG is highly flammable and improper storage could pose significant risks not only to the premises but also to the public. She said any premises intending to store LPG must apply for a permit, depending on the quantity needed, and obtain approvals from relevant authorities, such as the Fire and Rescue Department. Since the announcement of Ops Gasak, she said the ministry has received numerous inquiries and engagement requests, particularly from laundry operators, indicating that they are aware of their obligations to comply with the law. "That's why the ministry is pushing forward with this operation and will continue with engagement sessions. Some operators have even emailed me to request meetings and discussions, especially self-service laundromats," she added. Ops Gasak, which was launched on May 1, will run until Oct 31 to address the misuse and misappropriation of subsidised LPG across the country, with a special focus on monitoring industrial sector usage. – Bernama
Barnama
16-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Ops Gasak: KPDN Detects 52 Cases Of LPG Misuse By Industry Players
BUTTERWORTH, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has detected 52 cases of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) misappropriation by industry players since the launch of Ops Gasak on May 1, involving seizures totalling RM850,730. Deputy KPDN Minister Dr Fuziah Salleh said this involved inspections at 1,421 premises nationwide as of May 14, with Penang alone recording 11 cases as of yesterday. She said the offences included premises storing and using LPG without valid permits, as well as wholesalers supplying subsidised LPG to unlicensed entities. 'Without a permit, they're not allowed to supply LPG, let alone subsidised LPG. That's a more serious offence, and in such cases, there's no excuse. As industry players, they are expected to understand and comply with guidelines before starting a business. 'We will investigate and take strict action under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011,' she said at a press conference on Ops Gasak, here today. Earlier, Fuziah and the Penang KPDN team raided three premises providing laundry services for hospitals and hotels in Seberang Perai, where they were found to be storing and using LPG without valid permits. Fuziah further stated that the offences were not only viewed from the legal perspective but also involved safety concerns, as LPG is highly flammable and improper storage could pose significant risks not only to the premises but also to the public. She said any premise intending to store LPG is required to apply for a permit, depending on the quantity needed and obtain approvals from relevant authorities such as the Fire and Rescue Department. Since the announcement of Ops Gasak, she said KPDN has received numerous inquiries and engagement requests, particularly from laundry operators, indicating that they are aware of their obligations to comply with the law.
