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New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Litterbugs beware: AI eyes are watching in Johor
JOHOR BARU: Illegal dumping in Johor Jaya will soon come with consequences, as artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cameras are being deployed to identify offenders. In a bold new move to clean up the streets, the Johor government has installed AI cameras to monitor and catch those who dispose of rubbish illegally, particularly in commercial zones notorious for repeat offences. State Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said the pilot project kicked off in Taman Johor Jaya following a flood of complaints from the public about mounting rubbish and repeated dumping. "Despite regular clean-up efforts by the Johor Baru City Council, the problem persists. "Some areas see rubbish piling up faster than it can be cleared," Ling said after inspecting the site today. The system, called Enter AI, is a smart camera equipped with facial recognition technology that records illegal dumping and helps identify the culprits. "Once offenders are identified, we can take appropriate legal action. "This initiative is in line with the decree by the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, who wants a serious push towards improving cleanliness in the state," Ling said. A special task force has been set up to pursue longer-term solutions, including tightening enforcement, reviewing existing waste laws, and stepping up public awareness campaigns.
New Straits Times
03-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
16 MRSM students suffer suspected food poisoning
JOHOR BARU: Around 16 students from Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) Johor Baru have experienced symptoms of vomiting, diarrhoea, and fever, suspected to be caused by food poisoning. State Health and Environment Committee Chairman Ling Tian Soon said upon receiving information about the incident from MRSM around 2pm today, the Johor Baru Health Office was immediately instructed to take further action. "Sixteen students showing symptoms were sent to various government and private healthcare facilities. "The Johor Baru Food Safety Division from the district health office has gone to the MRSM to carry out an investigation," he said during a press conference at the JumpX Launch Ceremony at a shopping mall here today. Ling said the incident reportedly began last night, and by this afternoon, the number of symptomatic students stood at 16. He added that although the exact cause of the poisoning has yet to be identified, it is believed to have originated from food served at the canteen, and samples will be taken by the health office for testing. "The health office will collect food samples from the canteen and interview the affected students to gather information for further investigation. "In the meantime, we advise that the canteen operations be temporarily halted for cleaning, and only resume once approved by the health department," he said. Earlier, a screenshot of a Facebook post went viral, in which a user claimed they had to rush from Melaka to Johor Baru after their child complained of vomiting, possibly due to food poisoning. The post alleged that many students were affected before tagging MRSM Johor Baru as the location.
