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Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Climate
- Borneo Post
Waves destroy two homes, nine fall into sea in Sandakan
One of the houses damaged by waves. SANDAKAN (June 3): Two stilt houses in Kampung Bokara Jambatan 4 were severely damaged after being struck by strong waves early Tuesday morning. In the 6am incident, nine residents — six adults and three children — fell into the sea when the kitchen of one house collapsed entirely, while a room in the second house gave way to. All the victims were rescued without sustaining serious injuries. Karamunting assemblyman Datuk George Hiew Vun Zin said he was informed of the incident immediately and directed the Karamunting ADUN Task Force Team to rush to the scene. The team, joined by the village chief and the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK), assessed the damage and identified the victims' urgent needs. 'We also provided initial assistance to both families as emergency relief,' Hiew said in a statement on Tuesday. He added that the state Welfare Department had been contacted to expedite further aid, especially with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration approaching. 'We don't want any family to be neglected, especially ahead of the festive season. Any form of assistance that can be delivered quickly will be arranged,' he assured. Hiew confirmed that both affected families have lodged police reports regarding the incident. He also urged villagers to stay alert, particularly those living in poorly maintained homes or high-risk areas.
New Straits Times
02-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
'We've lost our sense of smell': Villagers endure decades of landfill stench
KOTA TINGGI: A family of four from Kampung Desa Makmur, near here, claim to have lost their sense of smell due to the prolonged exposure to the stench of rotting rubbish. Retired soldier Hassan Sani Redzuan, 44, said he and his three children had lost their sense of smell as a result of the overpowering stench, which worsens during the rainy season. He added that during festive seasons, many guests would only stop by briefly, with some even losing their appetite due to the foul smell and the presence of flies. "Guests who visit our home all end up 'running away'. During Aidilfitri, we held an open house but instead of the delicious aroma of food, all anyone could smell was garbage. "Right now, many houses are empty because residents have moved out, unable to bear the stench. "How long do we have to put up with this? We urge the authorities to immediately shut down this waste disposal site," he said. Hassan Sani was met during a peaceful protest against the illegal landfill, which was joined by over 50 residents of Kampung Desa Makmur yesterday. More than 5,000 residents across 10 nearby villages have reportedly had to endure the stench nearly every day for the past 20 years. "I've lived here for 15 years and the smell has only become stronger. The rubbish heap is now taller than the surau," he added. Teacher Suhaila Banian, 44, said villagers are also facing safety issues due to the large number of rubbish lorries queuing on both sides of the road. "When we pass by, we can see rubbish being transported from other districts like Simpang Renggam and Kluang being dumped here. "This landfill is located beside the main Federal Route from Kota Tinggi to Kluang. In the mornings, we often see rubbish lorries waiting along both sides of the road—it's extremely dangerous and also blocks the entrance into the village," she said. Meanwhile, Juffri Juraimee, a member of the Village Development and Security Committee for Kampung Semanggar, said they had collected signatures from villagers in protest and a memorandum would be submitted to the Johor Menteri Besar, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said villagers were calling for the immediate closure of the landfill, which spans approximately 14 hectares and is located just 300 metres from Kampung Desa Makmur and 200 metres from Kampung Sungai Pelepah. "This landfill is operating on government land, which, as I understand, has never been officially approved or gazetted as a rubbish disposal site by the Johor State Government. "What's puzzling is how such a site can be operating when the land has never been given proper approval. "Even more disheartening is that it's being used to dump rubbish from Kluang and Simpang Renggam, where the volume of waste far exceeds that produced in Kota Tinggi," he said. While residents in Kluang and Simpang Renggam successfully objected to having a landfill built in their areas, it was the villagers of Kampung Desa Makmur who ended up paying the price. "Countless complaints have been made but still no action has been taken. Even elected representatives have raised this issue with the relevant authorities, but nothing has been done," he added.
Daily Express
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
‘Don't' sell ancestral lands'
Published on: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Published on: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 By: Nikko Fabian Text Size: A group photo at the event. KOTA BELUD: Sabah's Deputy Chief Minister II and Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam, has called on villagers to safeguard their ancestral lands, urging them to preserve and cultivate these valuable assets instead of selling them. Speaking at a ceremony where 205 land titles were distributed under the Sabah State Native Customary Land Survey Program (Pantas) to residents of Kampung Tambatuon Tuesday, Dr Gunsalam emphasised the critical importance of land ownership, particularly within the Kadazan, Dusun, Murut, and Rungus (KDMR) communities. 'Nothing is more valuable than owning your own land,' he stated. 'I hope the residents will not sell this land but utilise it to the best of their ability.' The event was attended by over 300 villagers. Joachim expressed his gratitude to the Land and Survey Department for their efficient work in surveying and issuing the land titles. He clarified that Pantas only encompasses land already cultivated but lacking titles, excluding areas under dispute or privately owned. He highlighted the crucial role of village leaders, such as the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) chairmen and village heads, in identifying land rightfully belonging to residents. Joachim reiterated the state government's continued support for legitimate land applications, provided full cooperation is given to the Land and Survey Department to expedite the approval process. He noted some applicants had waited up to 10 years for Pantas titles and urged for accurate and complete applications to streamline the process. The Deputy Chief Minister reaffirmed the state government's commitment to assisting citizens in obtaining land ownership through various initiatives and programmes. He concluded by encouraging villagers to support the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition in the upcoming State Election. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
27-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Floating market to boost tourism in Sepang's Kampung Labu Lanjut
SEPANG: A floating market will be introduced in Kampung Labu Lanjut here as a unique community tourism product for both domestic and international tourists, with potential to boost the local economy. The floating market concept is one of three economic project proposals submitted by its Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK). Selangor Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said the introduction of the floating market concept could elevate the state's profile internationally. He said the village's proximity to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA Terminals 1 and 2) would be an advantage in realising the floating market concept at the location. 'There is potential not just in Sepang, but possibly in the future we may introduce floating markets in northern Selangor as well,' he said. 'Places like Sabak Bernam have rivers in Sekinchan and other areas. So I am confident this effort will have positive economic impacts locally,' he told reporters after launching the MADANI Adopted Village: Kampung Labu Lanjut programme here today. Also present was Datuk Dr Roslan Hussin, the director-general of Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia under the Prime Minister's Office. Earlier in his speech, Roslan said the selection of Kampung Labu Lanjut as a MADANI Adopted Village by Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia marked the beginning of a grassroots development initiative. 'The MADANI government has allocated up to RM1 million for each village involved in this programme. 'This is a significant investment reflecting the government's commitment to holistic development encompassing not just physical infrastructure but also social and economic progress as well as human values,' he said. Besides the floating market concept, he said a night market would also be introduced in the village as a micro-economy platform and community trading space. The MADANI Adopted Village programme is part of the government's effort to ensure no community is left behind in national development, through its 'One Leader One Village' approach.
Barnama
27-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Floating Market To Boost Tourism In Sepang's Kampung Labu Lanjut
SEPANG, April 27 (Bernama) -- A floating market will be introduced in Kampung Labu Lanjut here as a unique community tourism product for both domestic and international tourists, with potential to boost the local economy. The floating market concept is one of three economic project proposals submitted by its Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK). Selangor Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said the introduction of the floating market concept could elevate the state's profile internationally. He said the village's proximity to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA Terminals 1 and 2) would be an advantage in realising the floating market concept at the location. 'There is potential not just in Sepang, but possibly in the future we may introduce floating markets in northern Selangor as well,' he said. 'Places like Sabak Bernam have rivers in Sekinchan and other areas. So I am confident this effort will have positive economic impacts locally,' he told reporters after launching the MADANI Adopted Village: Kampung Labu Lanjut programme here today. Also present was Datuk Dr Roslan Hussin, the director-general of Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia under the Prime Minister's Office. Earlier in his speech, Roslan said the selection of Kampung Labu Lanjut as a MADANI Adopted Village by Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia marked the beginning of a grassroots development initiative. 'The MADANI government has allocated up to RM1 million for each village involved in this programme.
