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Bloomberg
11 hours ago
- Bloomberg
Man Who Bred World's Biggest Rhino Herd Charged With Horn Smuggling
John Hume, the South African who bred the world's biggest rhino herd, has been arrested on charges of smuggling of the endangered animals' horns. Hume was charged on Tuesday, his daughter-in-law Tammy confirmed. In total six people were arrested to face charges of fraud, theft, and contravention of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, with additional charges of racketeering and money laundering under consideration, the country's environment department said, without identifying them.
Free Malaysia Today
22-07-2025
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
9 areas record unhealthy air pollutant readings as of 3pm
The haze situation in Seremban today. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Nine areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy air pollutant index levels as of 3pm today. According to the environment department's Air Pollutant Index Management System portal, Alor Gajah in Melaka recorded the highest API reading at 157, followed by Seremban in Negeri Sembilan (155) and Kemaman in Terengganu (153), Bernama reported. Johan Setia (Klang) in Selangor, Temerloh in Pahang and Balok Baru in Kuantan each recorded an API reading of 152. Nilai in Negeri Sembilan registered a reading of 138, Banting in Selangor recorded 135 and Cheras in Kuala Lumpur recorded 132. API readings of between 101 and 200 are categorised as unhealthy and may affect high-risk groups such as the elderly, children and those with respiratory conditions. In an earlier statement, the department advised the public to limit outdoor activities, wear face masks when outdoors and seek immediate treatment if they experience shortness of breath or respiratory issues. The latest API readings are available at
Free Malaysia Today
07-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
IWK detects illegal chemical discharge after Bukit Minyak sewer explosion
Although the sewer line remains operational with no blockages or structural damage, the blast displaced a manhole cover and damaged a road culvert. (Penang fire and rescue department pic) PETALING JAYA : Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) has detected a pink-coloured, noxious gas in the sewer system following an underground Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) has detected a pink-coloured, noxious gas in the sewer system following an underground explosion at the Bukit Minyak Industrial Area in Penang yesterday. IWK said its operations team was deployed immediately after the incident to assess the situation and implement safety measures. The affected area has been barricaded. In a statement today, IWK said the investigation revealed signs of illegal chemical discharge from a nearby factory, based on the presence of the unusual gas in the sewer network. It said it has notified the environment department and the National Water Services Commission (SPAN), and requested their assistance in identifying the source of the chemical spill. Although the sewer line remains operational with no blockages or structural damage, the blast displaced a manhole cover and damaged a road culvert. The manhole has since been temporarily secured. A CCTV inspection of the sewer system will be conducted once clearance is given by the relevant authorities, it said. Penang fire and rescue department assistant director John Sagun Francis confirmed that no injuries were reported. The single explosion occurred at about 11.30am along Lengkok Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 2, causing damage to the road. A hazmat (hazardous materials) unit confirmed there were no further threats, and recorded neutral readings from the sewer fluid.
