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The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Melaka outlines five priorities for Sungai Udang under new initiative
MELAKA: The Melaka state government is prioritising five key focus areas in the Sungai Udang state constituency under the "Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat" (WRUR) initiative. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said these include public infrastructure, healthcare, education, community welfare and development, as well as the Digital Village initiative. Among the infrastructure projects was the RM44.8mil upgrade of the water reticulation system at Kem Terendak, scheduled to begin in May 2026 and be completed within two years. "Additionally, four road resurfacing projects valued at RM1.24mil are being implemented by local authorities, with one completed and the remaining three currently in progress," he said after officiating the closing of the WRUR programme here on Saturday (May 31). Senior state executive councillor and Sungai Udang constituency coordinator Datuk Rais Yasin was also present. In the healthcare sector, a RM325mil Armed Forces Hospital project under the Defence Ministry was expected to be completed by January 2029. Upgrades to the Sungai Udang Health and Dental Clinics, with a combined cost of RM450,000, are set to begin later this year and be completed by March 2026. For education, the computer lab at MRSM Terendak would be upgraded for RM400,000 by October. The government was also acquiring land for a new building at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Udang, estimated to cost RM2mil, and plans to prioritise the construction of a new religious school (SRA JAIM Sungai Udang) in 2025. Ab Rauf said immediate repairs would also be carried out at SRA JAIM Bertam Ulu and SJK(C) Bertam Ulu. On community welfare, the Social Welfare Department was disbursing RM1.21mil monthly to assist 554 eligible recipients in the Sungai Udang area. Under the Digital Village initiative, two villages - Kampung Sungai Udang and Kampung Bukit Mentangau - involving 357 homes have completed the digital address sticker installation. Eight more villages are expected to follow, with full completion by the end of June. – Bernama
Barnama
4 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Melaka Unveils Five Key Priorities For Sungai Udang Under WRUR Initiative
MELAKA, May 31 (Bernama) -- The Melaka state government is prioritising five key focus areas in the Sungai Udang state constituency under the "Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat" (WRUR) initiative, aimed at enhancing the well-being and comfort of the local population. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said these five priorities are public infrastructure, healthcare, education, community welfare and development, and the Digital Village initiative. Among the key infrastructure projects is the RM44.8 million upgrade of the water reticulation system at Kem Terendak, scheduled to begin in May 2026 and be completed within two years. 'Additionally, four road resurfacing projects valued at RM1.24 million are being implemented by local authorities, with one completed and the remaining three currently in progress,' he said after officiating the closing of the WRUR programme here today. Also present was senior state executive councillor and Sungai Udang constituency coordinator Datuk Rais Yasin. In the healthcare sector, a major RM325 million Armed Forces Hospital project under the Ministry of Defence is expected to be completed by January 2029. Upgrades to the Sungai Udang Health and Dental Clinics, with a combined cost of RM450,000, are set to begin later this year and complete by March 2026. For education, the computer lab at MRSM Terendak will be upgraded at a cost of RM400,000 by October. The government is also acquiring land for a new building at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Udang, estimated at RM2 million, and plans to prioritise the construction of a new religious school (SRA JAIM Sungai Udang) in 2025. Ab Rauf said immediate repairs would also be carried out at SRA JAIM Bertam Ulu and SJK(C) Bertam Ulu to support better learning environments for students in the constituency. On community welfare, the Social Welfare Department is disbursing RM1.21 million monthly to assist 554 eligible recipients in the Sungai Udang area, ensuring no group is left behind.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Melaka records 530 dengue cases
MELAKA: A total of 530 dengue cases were recorded in Melaka during the Jan 1 to May 24 period, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said of this number there were 347 cases in Melaka Tengah, Jasin (124 cases) and Alor Gajah (59 cases). 'During this period, 16 dengue outbreaks were reported and the state government cannot remain silent as dengue fever cases pose a threat to Melakans. 'All clean-up steps including gotong-royong programmes are very important in breaking the breeding chain of the Aedes mosquitoes,' he told reporters after officiating the Melaka-level Mega Gotong-Royong to Combat Aedes Programme, held in conjunction with the Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) programme for the Sungai Udang state assembly, at the Desa Tun Razak Malaysian Armed Forces Quarters in Sungai Udang here today. The event was also attended by the state assembly coordinator, who is also the senior state executive councillor for Housing, Local Government, Climate Change, Drainage and Disaster Management Datuk Rais Yasin. Elaborating further, Ab Rauf said all community leaders, state assemblymen, and local authorities (PBTs) are urged to intensify phased gotong-royong programmes in their respective areas every month. He said, for example, this effort can be carried out through the implementation of the 'One Hour Every Saturday, Take Time to Find and Destroy Aedes Mosquito Breeding Places' campaign, which is also organised by the state Health Department as a collective effort to eradicate the dengue threat at its roots. 'Melaka has proven its success in various aspects such as investment, tourism and we must also prove our success as a clean, healthy and dengue-free state,' he also said. He added that maintaining cleanliness and environmental health is everyone's responsibility and not just the responsibility of authorities like the PBTs.
Barnama
6 days ago
- Health
- Barnama
Melaka Records 530 Dengue Cases
GENERAL MELAKA, May 29 (Bernama) -- A total of 530 dengue cases were recorded in Melaka during the Jan 1 to May 24 period, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said of this number there were 347 cases in Melaka Tengah, Jasin (124 cases) and Alor Gajah (59 cases). "During this period, 16 dengue outbreaks were reported and the state government cannot remain silent as dengue fever cases pose a threat to Melakans. "All clean-up steps including gotong-royong programmes are very important in breaking the breeding chain of the Aedes mosquitoes," he told reporters after officiating the Melaka-level Mega Gotong-Royong to Combat Aedes Programme, held in conjunction with the Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) programme for the Sungai Udang state assembly, at the Desa Tun Razak Malaysian Armed Forces Quarters in Sungai Udang here today. The event was also attended by the state assembly coordinator, who is also the senior state executive councillor for Housing, Local Government, Climate Change, Drainage and Disaster Management Datuk Rais Yasin. Elaborating further, Ab Rauf said all community leaders, state assemblymen, and local authorities (PBTs) are urged to intensify phased gotong-royong programmes in their respective areas every month. He said, for example, this effort can be carried out through the implementation of the 'One Hour Every Saturday, Take Time to Find and Destroy Aedes Mosquito Breeding Places' campaign, which is also organised by the state Health Department as a collective effort to eradicate the dengue threat at its roots. "Melaka has proven its success in various aspects such as investment, tourism and we must also prove our success as a clean, healthy and dengue-free state," he also said. He added that maintaining cleanliness and environmental health is everyone's responsibility and not just the responsibility of authorities like the PBTs.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Melaka Vape Ban: Executive Council to Deliberate Proposal
MELAKA: The proposal to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes or vapes in Melaka will be tabled and discussed in more detail at the State Executive Council (MMKN), said state Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman, Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem. He said this shows Melaka's high commitment to public health given that there have been many cases of lung-related diseases linked to the use of vapes recorded by the state Health Department lately. 'We are seeing more and more health cases involving vapes. So there is a need for us to bring this issue to the MMKN meeting so that a decision can be taken on the sale of vapes,' he said. He was speaking to reporters after officiating Melaka's 2025 World Tuberculosis Day and the Wellness On Wheel Roadshow in conjunction with the People's Representative Programme for the Sungai Udang state constituency at Japerun Sungai Udang here today. Also present were the state's senior executive councillor for Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Datuk Rais Yasin. who is also the Sungai Udang seat coordinator and Melaka Health Department director Dr Ruzita Mustaffa. Meanwhile, Rais said his committee and the local authorities (PBT) would act in accordance with the decision made by the MMKN regarding the sale of vape later. 'We will look at the framework of the proposal that the state Health Department will bring to the upcoming meeting and the PBT will implement it when the time comes. If the decision is to ban (sales), we will follow it,' he said. He said that so far, the number of applications for vape sale permits and licensed vape sales in Melaka is quite high. 'But for me, what we are more worried about are traders who are hiding behind electronic device sales licences. So if there is an order to ban it, we will do so and it will make enforcement easier,' he said. Commenting further, he said assistance from the federal government is also needed, in terms of standardising regulations or banning vape nationwide. 'However, we will look at it from all angles, including (e-cigarette and vape) entrepreneurs, and we want a win-win situation. At the same time, we will continue to prioritise public safety and health,' he said.
