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New Straits Times
02-08-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Zero water treatment plant shutdowns in Selangor as of July 31
SHAH ALAM: Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) director Dr Mohmad Asari Daud confirmed that zero water treatment plant shutdowns were recorded in the state up to July 31 this year. He attributed this to intensified patrols and monitoring efforts by Luas, covering more areas identified as posing potential risks to water sources. As a result, he said, more pollution incidents were detected early and swiftly addressed without disrupting operations. "Through round-the-clock monitoring in sensitive water source areas across the state, no water treatment plant shutdowns were recorded compared with 15 cases in 2020," he said in his speech at Selangor's 2025 World Water Day celebration at Taman Tasik Shah Alam today. The state-level celebration was officiated by the Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. Also present were Selangor Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin and State Secretary Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin. Tengku Amir Shah also launched the official World Water Day mascot, named Sumaita, and toured exhibition booths by government agencies and private organisations before departing. The programme aims to raise public awareness of the agencies responsible for water-related matters in Selangor and to encourage greater community stewardship of water sources for shared benefits. – Bernama
The Sun
02-08-2025
- General
- The Sun
Zero water treatment plant shutdowns in Selangor as of July 31
SHAH ALAM: Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) director Dr Mohmad Asari Daud confirmed that zero water treatment plant shutdowns were recorded in the state up to July 31 this year. He attributed this to intensified patrols and monitoring efforts by LUAS, covering more areas identified as posing potential risks to water sources. As a result, he said, more pollution incidents were detected early and swiftly addressed without disrupting operations. 'Through round‑the‑clock monitoring in sensitive water source areas across the state, no water treatment plant shutdowns were recorded compared with 15 cases in 2020,' he said in his speech at Selangor's 2025 World Water Day celebration at Taman Tasik Shah Alam today. The state-level celebration was officiated by the Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. Also present were Selangor Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin and State Secretary Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin. Tengku Amir Shah also launched the official World Water Day mascot, named Sumaita, and toured exhibition booths by government agencies and private organisations before departing. The programme aims to raise public awareness of the agencies responsible for water‑related matters in Selangor and to encourage greater community stewardship of water sources for shared benefits. - Bernama
Sinar Daily
07-07-2025
- Health
- Sinar Daily
Over 1,000 secondary students in Selangor at high risk of depression
The students were identified through the Patient Health Questionnaire, making up 2.8 per cent of those screened. 07 Jul 2025 02:18pm Selangor Public Health and Environment Committee chairman, Jamaliah Jamaluddin - BERNAMA FILE PIX SHAH ALAM - A total of 1,020 out of 36,428 secondary school students in Selangor have shown early signs of being at high risk for depression, the Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told today. State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman, Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the students were identified through the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ), making up 2.8 per cent of those screened. She said the findings, based on the Minda Sihat (Healthy Mind) Mental Health Screening Analysis for the 2024/2025 school session, indicated that overall psychosocial behavior among students remains under control. "To address mental health concerns, intervention programmes have been implemented and expanded to primary schools, especially for Year 5 and Year 6 students. The goal is to raise early awareness about mental health and build emotional resilience," she said. Photo for illustration purposes only. The interventions focus on emotional and behavioral development, early prevention activities and capacity-building for school guidance and counselling teachers. These include workshops on mental health strategies such as relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, physical activities, as well as shoulder and neck massages. Jamaliah was responding to a question from Azmizam Zaman Huri (PH-Port Klang), who had asked what immediate measures were being taken by the Selangor Education Department (JPN) to address depression and anxiety among students in the 2024/2025 session. She added that, in addition to general interventions, Selangor JPN is also running the Healthy Mind programme along with specialised modules. These cover counseling sessions, emotional awareness, coping skills, 10B stress management, breathing techniques, mindfulness, anger management, problem-solving, positive thinking, and effective communication. "These initiatives serve as early preventive measures and aim to strengthen students' mental well-being from the primary level," she said. - BERNAMA
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Selangor Climate Adaptation Centre launched today
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government launched the Selangor Climate Adaptation Centre (SCAC), the first of its kind in Malaysia today, which will focus specifically on climate change governance based on science, data and local evidence. Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah launched the centre at a hotel in Shah Alam today. Selangor Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the centre was a state government strategic initiative to strengthen capabilities to face climate change. 'This includes rising temperatures, flash floods, prolonged droughts, coastal erosion and impacts on water sources and food security. 'SCAC acts as a reference centre and a climate change policy coordinator at the state level, and also as a platform to strengthen cooperation with the private sector, academia and international organisations,' she said in a statement today. Jamaliah said the Selangor Climate Change Action Council (IKLIMSELANGOR) will be chaired by Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, with its first meeting scheduled for the end of this month. She added that the state government also welcomed SCAC's strategic partnership with United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia and Brunei (UNGCMYB), especially in capacity development and support for small and medium enterprises in Selangor to transition to environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance and reporting. The SCAC is led by executive director Daniel Lee, an 18-year veteran in the climate change and environmental sustainability sector.
New Straits Times
25-04-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
News@9: Today's top headlines - April 25, 2025 [WATCH]
Here are today's top stories: Back at MACC Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who is reportedly under investigation for corruption and money laundering involving the Keluarga Malaysia programme, returned to the MACC today for questioning. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has launched the Warisan KL initiative, aimed at revitalising the city's historical core as a creative and cultural district. The PM said he would meet with the leaders of Pakistan, the Maldives and Kosovo to discuss challenges in global trade following the United States' imposition of reciprocal tariffs. Vape ban? The Selangor Public Health and Environment Committee, the Menteri Besar's office and the state Health Department will meet soon to review the need to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes in the state.
