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The Sun
12-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Perak paddy farmers get faster access to disaster aid without official declaration
TAIPING: Perak paddy farmers affected by drought, floods or storms can now seek financial aid without waiting for formal disaster declarations under the Paddy Crop Disaster Fund. State Department of Agriculture director Norsiyenti Othman urged farmers to document crop damage by photographing affected fields and filing police reports. Applicants must submit evidence to either the Integrated Agricultural Development Area (IADA) Kerian office or nearest Agriculture Department branch within three months of the disaster. 'For claims beyond three months, we cannot process them as these are cash payouts requiring strict verification,' Norsiyenti said during the 2025 Larut Matang and Selama Department of Agriculture Agro Carnival launch. Farmers with crops aged 70 days or younger qualify for RM860 compensation, while older crops receive RM1,800 deposited directly into their accounts. The Kerian region currently faces drought conditions due to falling water levels at Bukit Merah dam, exacerbated by dry weather since May. Separately, Norsiyenti revealed the Taiping Herbal Centre now hosts 220 herbal species relocated from Simpang Pulai, becoming Perak's sole dedicated herbal facility. The state government has allocated RM740,000 for road upgrades at the centre, initially delayed by pandemic-related Movement Control Order restrictions. 'This centre now serves as an educational hub for students studying plant varieties,' she added at the event attended by state committee chairman Teh Kok Lim and district officer Mohd Nasrul Menhat. – Bernama
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Rakyat Post
08-08-2025
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] Chinese Tourists Face F-Bomb Over RM5 Photo Payment In Front Of KLCC
Subscribe to our FREE The iconic Petronas Twin Towers have become ground zero for yet another ugly confrontation between illegal street photographers and international visitors, with a Chinese tourist bearing the brunt of a profanity-laced tirade over a measly RM5 photo fee. In a viral video circulating on social media, the incident unfolds like a bad tourism nightmare: a Chinese visitor uses the services of one of KLCC's notorious street photographers, clearly stating that they want just one photo for RM5. Simple enough, right? Wrong. When the session wrapped, the photographer apparently expected more cash. The tourist stuck to the original deal. That's when things went nuclear. The photographer, clearly not having his best day, unleashed a stream of profanity at the bewildered tourist, reportedly dropping the mother of all curse words. Dekat KLCC, pelancong dari China kena marah sebab ambil satu gambar je? 😳 — ًِ (@bckupacc99) From F-Bombs to Financial Bombs: The RM860 Thai Tourist Trap Malaysians were quick to slam the photographer's behaviour, calling it a national embarrassment that tarnishes the country's reputation. This isn't some isolated incident of bad customer service. These unlicensed photographers have turned KLCC into their personal ATM, with previous victims including a Thai tourist who was charged a staggering RM860 for 43 photos – that's about RM20 per shot for what amounts to amateur iPhone photography. The Thai tourists' experience was particularly brutal – they were essentially held hostage by the pricing scam with no intervention from local authorities, leaving them feeling completely helpless and ripped off. From selfie struggle to scam: Tourist learns expensive lesson at Twin Towers. — The Rakyat Post (@therakyatpost) Rinse, Repeat, Rip-Off: The KLCC Photo Scam Playbook Despite mounting complaints and viral videos exposing their tactics, these photographers continue operating around Malaysia's most famous landmark. They've been trying to rebrand themselves, denying they're 'gangsters or conmen' while continuing the same predatory practices. The pattern is always the same: approach tourists, offer photo services, and then either demand inflated prices or throw tantrums when customers stick to the agreed-upon rates. It's turned what should be a memorable tourist experience into a potential minefield. In a major enforcement sweep on 27 July, authorities fined nearly 30 unlicensed freelance street photographers operating near KLCC a total of RM60,000 for conducting business without valid permits. For international visitors, the message is clear: when visiting KLCC, perhaps stick to selfies. At least your phone won't curse you out in multiple languages over RM5. READ MORE : Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
