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The Sun
6 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
Melaka poultry farm shut over odour and fly complaints
JASIN: A poultry farm in Simpang Bekoh here has been ordered to shut down immediately following ongoing complaints over foul odours and fly infestations that have caused discomfort to residents. State Rural Development, Agriculture and Food Security Committee chairman Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said the company failed to resolve the issues despite being repeatedly fined. 'The revocation of the operating licence falls under the authority of the Melaka Department of Veterinary Services director, and the premises will only be allowed to resume operations once the company meets five stipulated hygiene and the satisfaction of the residents. '...as long as the company fails to take corrective measures and comply with the conditions, the factory will not be allowed to operate,' he told reporters at Taman Kesang Damai here. Earlier, he launched the Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) programme under the Bemban state constituency, which was also attended by the State Housing, Local Government, Irrigation, Climate Change, and Disaster Management Committee chairman, Datuk Rais Yasin. Elaborating, Dr Muhamad Akmal said the farm closure, which has been in effect since June 18, involves the main coop housing between 70,000 and 80,000 chickens. He said the main issue was poor management, as the company had only assigned 12 workers to handle 16 coops, resulting in inefficient waste management that led to foul odours and fly infestations. 'This (closure) action is not intended to burden the operator, but rather to safeguard the well-being of residents in the area and to ensure that all companies involved in the state's livestock sector comply with the prescribed regulations,' he said. Meanwhile, he said the WRUR programme, which provides a platform for the public to voice their concerns directly, reflects the state government's commitment to addressing the people's issues comprehensively, in addition to strengthening governance based on the needs of the people and ensuring that no community is left behind. '...four state constituencies have completed the WRUR programme, and we are (conducting the programme) in the fifth, where we will be stationed here for two weeks with the full involvement of state government machinery, including departments, agencies, and local authorities,' he added.
Barnama
9 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Melaka Thanks Federal Government For RM660 Mln WTE Project
MELAKA, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government has expressed its appreciation to the Federal Government for approving the RM660 million Waste-To-Energy (WTE) plant project in Sungai Udang, expected to be completed by 2029. State Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Rais Yasin said a groundbreaking ceremony will be held soon and officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. "This project enhances the efficiency of solid waste management and supports the state's green agenda," he said during the Elected Representative for the People (WRUR) programme for the Bemban state constituency.
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy urges eligible to apply for new rice cards
Eluru: State Housing, Information and Public Relations Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy has said that six types of services have been made available, including issuance of new rice cards, division of cards, change of address, addition of members, removal of existing ones and surrender of cards. In a statement issued on Thursday, he said that an opportunity has been provided to register at the nearest village and ward secretariats seeking new ration cards. Similarly, an opportunity has been provided to correct the wrong Aadhaar number seeding in the rice card. He said that the government is preparing to issue new rice cards in the form of smart cards in June. He said that the Election Commission of India had issued orders in March last year to stop the issuance of new cards in the context of the 2024 elections. As per the orders issued by the Supreme Court to make e-KYC registration mandatory, there was no opportunity to issue new cards. However, he said that in the wake of the 94.4 per cent completion of the e-KYC process so far, the opportunity has been provided for the issuance of new rice cards. He said that there are a total of 1, 46, 21, 223 rice cards in the state and about 4, 24, 59, 028 people have registered their names through these cards. He said that about 6,45,765 people have been exempted from e-KYC due to the clause that children under five years of age and those above 80 years of age do not need to do e-KYC. Similarly, 3.94 lakh people have already registered for changes and additions to their rice cards. He said that smart rice cards with QR codes will be issued in June this year. He said that all the details of the family members will be on those cards and all the details will be visible when the card is scanned. By linking this card to the database, the data will also be automatically updated in the system. He said that by scanning the QR code, the ration details for six months will be known. He said that it is easy to get ration anywhere in the country with a smart card. He said that there are a total of 6, 20, 146 rice cards in Eluru district and about 17, 31, 461 people have registered their names through these cards. He said that 16, 15, 078 people have completed e-KYC in the district so far. He said that due to the clarification that children below five years of age and those above 80 years of age do not need to do e-KYC, about 25,030 people were exempted from e-KYC.
The Sun
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Melaka urges KPKT to act on delayed waste-to-energy project
MELAKA: The Melaka government has urged the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) to expedite approvals for the long-delayed waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in Sungai Udang, which has been stalled for over three years. State Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Rais Yasin said all state-level matters, including land issues and coordination with local authorities, have already been resolved. However, he added, the project remains delayed at the federal level due to pending decisions on budget allocation and tender processes. 'We're still waiting for a clear sign from KPKT, such as a ground-breaking date. I will continue pushing to get this project moving,' he told reporters at the Sungai Udang constituency's Hari Raya open house today. Rais said the WTE plant, located at the Sungai Udang Sanitary Solid Waste Landfill, was expected to begin construction by June 2024 and reach completion by 2028, as previously stated by KPKT. On Friday, Melaka Governor Tun Mohd Ali Rustam urged both the state and federal governments to act swiftly, warning that further delays could exacerbate conditions at the landfill and heighten public concern. In addition to the WTE project, Rais said a new landfill cell is being planned at the site to support future solid waste management needs. The project has received federal funding and is currently undergoing an environmental impact assessment (EIA), he added. The Sungai Udang state assembly coordinator also stated that the state plans to develop a dedicated disposal site at the same location for construction, commercial, industrial, and institutional (CCI) waste. 'These initiatives aim to extend the lifespan of Melaka's sole solid waste facility,' he noted. Earlier, Rais said the constituency's Aidilfitri open house at the Sungai Udang Agricultural Technology Complex drew a crowd of around 10,000 visitors.
