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The Sun
19 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
Perak dengue cases drop to 1,213 with one death as of July 26
IPOH: The Perak Health Department reported 1,213 dengue fever cases and one fatality as of July 26 this year, marking a sharp decrease compared to the same period in 2024. State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs, and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan confirmed the figures, noting a significant reduction from last year's 5,058 cases and nine deaths. The sole fatality involved a 68-year-old man from the Tasek Industrial Area in Kinta district, who passed away on June 23. Sivanesan shared the details during a press conference following the pre-launch of the cloud-based clinical management system (CCMS) at Buntong Health Clinic. In a parallel development, 16 health clinics across Perak have been selected for CCMS implementation this year. Key locations include Buntong, Jelapang, and Greentown in Kinta, alongside Simpang and Taiping clinics in Larut, Matang, and Selama district. Sivanesan confirmed that all 16 clinics have received the necessary ICT infrastructure to support the new system. - Bernama
Malay Mail
20 hours ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
Perak sees sharp drop in dengue cases, one death reported this year, says state rep
IPOH, July 31 — The Perak Health Department (JKN) has recorded 1,213 dengue fever cases with one death as of July 26 for this year, says State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan. He said the figure showed a sharp decline compared to the same period last year, which saw 5,058 dengue cases and nine deaths. 'A 68-year-old local man died on June 23 in the Tasek Industrial Area in the Kinta district,' he told a press conference after the pre-launch of the cloud-based clinical management system (CCMS) at the Buntong Health Clinic here today. Meanwhile, Sivanesan said 16 health clinics in the state had been identified for CCMS implementation this year. He said these included the Buntong, Jelapang and Greentown health clinics in Kinta, as well as the Simpang and Taiping health clinics in the Larut, Matang and Selama district. Sivanesan said the necessary information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure to support the CCMS operations had been fully supplied to all 16 clinics this year. — Bernama
The Sun
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Perak offers RM5,000 aid for trade union formation to empower workers
IPOH: The Perak government aims to encourage about 10 per cent of public and private sector workers to form trade unions in the state within the next three years as part of efforts to empower workers' rights and safeguard their welfare. State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan said Perak is the first state to provide a special allocation of RM5,000 to help workers set up their unions. 'In Perak, out of 1.25 million workers, only a small number have joined unions. The membership rate in this state is lower than the national average of eight per cent. 'Unions are established in workplaces to ensure industrial harmony. If there is a union, workers can negotiate for salary adjustments every two years, as well as for health benefits and leave-related matters,' he told a press conference here today. He said union formation should now be easier following the 2023 amendments to the Trade Unions Act 1959, but many employers remain fearful and are reluctant to allow their workers to form unions. To facilitate union formation, Sivanesan said the state Trade Union Affairs Department has been instructed to represent the state government and assist the workers. 'When a pro-tem committee is formed but has yet to be registered with the Trade Union Affairs Department, it requires funding to carry out its activities, as it is not permitted to collect money. That's why the Perak state government will provide the funds. 'The funds will be used to help workers establish unions. I hope this will benefit at least 1.1 million workers who are currently not union members or have no union at their workplaces,' he said. He said that union formation is crucial as Perak is expected to have around 30,000 new workers in the future due to upcoming industrial projects in Proton City, Lumut Maritime Industrial City (LUMIC), Bagan Datuk, Chemor, and Kinta Industrial Park. - Bernama
Barnama
22-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Perak Offers RM5,000 To Support Union Formation
IPOH, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Perak government aims to encourage about 10 per cent of public and private sector workers to form trade unions in the state within the next three years as part of efforts to empower workers' rights and safeguard their welfare. State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan said Perak is the first state to provide a special allocation of RM5,000 to help workers set up their unions. 'In Perak, out of 1.25 million workers, only a small number have joined unions. The membership rate in this state is lower than the national average of eight per cent. 'Unions are established in workplaces to ensure industrial harmony. If there is a union, workers can negotiate for salary adjustments every two years, as well as for health benefits and leave-related matters,' he told a press conference here today. He said union formation should now be easier following the 2023 amendments to the Trade Unions Act 1959, but many employers remain fearful and are reluctant to allow their workers to form unions. To facilitate union formation, Sivanesan said the state Trade Union Affairs Department has been instructed to represent the state government and assist the workers. 'When a pro-tem committee is formed but has yet to be registered with the Trade Union Affairs Department, it requires funding to carry out its activities, as it is not permitted to collect money. That's why the Perak state government will provide the funds. 'The funds will be used to help workers establish unions. I hope this will benefit at least 1.1 million workers who are currently not union members or have no union at their workplaces,' he said. He said that union formation is crucial as Perak is expected to have around 30,000 new workers in the future due to upcoming industrial projects in Proton City, Lumut Maritime Industrial City (LUMIC), Bagan Datuk, Chemor, and Kinta Industrial Park.
Barnama
22-07-2025
- Health
- Barnama
No New ASF Cases In Perak, Pig Farms Continue Operations
IPOH, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Perak government has confirmed that no new cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been reported since 2024, indicating that the situation remains under control despite a spike in infections in neighbouring Penang. State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan said all pig farms in the state remain operational, noting that pork remains a vital source of protein for the country's non-Muslim population. 'About 26 per cent of the population, roughly eight million people, rely on pork as an alternative protein source. If farms are shut down, these consumers will turn to chicken and fish, which could strain those markets,' he said. ASF was first detected in Perak in wild boars in December 2021, followed by cases at a pig farm in Batang Padang in March 2022 and at the Multi Agriculture farm in Tronoh in October 2023. Between 2022 and 2023, the disease affected 18 farms and 19,335 pigs. Thirteen of those farms have since resumed operations, while five were permanently closed. In 2024, Perak produced 17.4 million kilograms of pork, enough to meet local demand despite ongoing farm restructuring. However, with continued interstate exports, the state still imports pork to meet overall consumption needs. To modernise the sector, Sivanesan will leave for China tomorrow to study advanced pig farming practices. He added that nearly 55 per cent of applications for modern farm planning approval have been approved by local authorities and are currently being processed. On another note, Sivanesan said Perak has recorded only one pertussis (whooping cough) case this year, a two-month-old infant who tested positive after receiving a single dose of the diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) vaccine. This represents a 96.6 per cent decline from the 29 cases reported during the same period in 2024. The infant has since made a full recovery and four close contacts tested negative. No deaths have been reported.
