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Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Petroleum dealers threaten strike
Petroleum Division said that it had received an application from Mari Petroleum Company for approval of Declaration of Commerciality and Field Development Plan for Hilal and Iqbal discoveries. PHOTO: file The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has rejected the proposed amendment to the Petroleum Act of 1934 that gives additional powers to the civil bureaucracy to monitor petroleum dealers and threatened a nationwide strike. PPDA Chairman Abdul Sami Khan on Saturday addressed a press conference at the Karachi Press Club alongside other officials, including association leader Malik Khuda Bakhsh. Khan said that the federal government's amendments to petroleum laws are unacceptable and that the association will adopt a strict stance against changes to the Petroleum Act of 1934. He said the amendments would grant additional powers to assistant commissioners (ACs) and deputy commissioners (DCs) rather than the regulator, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). "A meeting with the petroleum minister is scheduled for Monday, May 26, to discuss the proposed amendment. If our demands are not met during the meeting, we will proceed with a nationwide strike," he said. He acknowledged the need for legal changes to curb petroleum smuggling but expressed concern that fuel dealers would end up being unfairly targeted. "Despite assurances from the government, petroleum margins have not been increased for several years," he added. Malik Khuda Bakhsh said that under the proposed amendment to the Petroleum Act, ACs and DCs would have the authority to investigate any issues involving fuel stations. He said a fuel pump caught fire in the Shah Faisal area of Karachi and it was later discovered that the license had been issued by a DC. "This is an outdated law, and such powers should rest with a regulator like OGRA," he argued. Another association member, Raja Waseem, said that such extensive powers should not be handed to the bureaucracy. "Decisions made behind closed doors involve only oil marketing companies (OMCs), while we, the dealers, are excluded," he said.
The Star
20-05-2025
- The Star
Body of missing Rohingya girl found in Sungai Kerayong
Fire and Rescue Department's picture. KUALA LUMPUR: The body of a Rohingya girl, feared drowned after being swept away by strong currents in a drain near the MPAJ Hall in Kampung Cheras Baru, Ampang on Monday (May 19) night, was found on Tuesday (May 20) morning. Ampang Jaya police chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail said the 10-year-old victim's body was discovered in Sungai Kerayong, Taman Cheras Indah, near here at 11.20am, about six kilometres from where she was reported to have fallen into a fast-flowing drain. "The body was taken to Ampang Hospital for a post-mortem," he said in a statement on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department's Water Rescue Team (PPDA) operations commander Mohamad Riduan Akhyar said the victim's body was found stuck along the riverbank and has been handed over to the police for further action. He said 11 members of the PPDA from the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department, along with rescuers from the Cheras and Bandar Tun Razak Fire and Rescue Stations, resumed the search for the victim at around 9am on Tuesday. It was reported on Tueday that the victim, identified as Nur Aida Nur Muhammad, and another child aged 11, fell into the drain. Police received the report about the incident at 6.07pm. Public members rescued the other child, while the strong current swept away Nur Aida. It is understood that both children were on their way home from school when the incident occurred. Meanwhile, the victim's father, Nur Muhammad Tufail Ahmad, 36, expressed his deep regret over not being able to fulfil Nur Aida's wish for a family holiday. He said his eldest child of four often asked to go on holiday with the family, but her request could not be fulfilled due to work commitments. "A few days before the incident, she said she wanted to go out for a trip. I promised I would take her, but never got the chance. Now, I'm filled with regret," he said, holding back tears. He added that although he has come to terms with the loss, the absence of his daughter is deeply felt, especially given her helpful nature and how she often assisted her mother, who is currently in confinement after giving birth to their fourth child. He said at the time of the incident, Nur Aida was on her way home from school when she was swept away by strong currents along with a friend, who was rescued by members of the public. - Bernama
The Sun
20-05-2025
- The Sun
Body of missing Rohingya girl found in Sungai Kerayong
KUALA LUMPUR: The body of a Rohingya girl, feared drowned after being swept away by strong currents in a drain near the MPAJ Hall in Kampung Cheras Baru, Ampang last night, was found this morning. Ampang Jaya police chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail said the 10-year-old victim's body was discovered in Sungai Kerayong, Taman Cheras Indah, near here at 11.20 am, some six kilometres from where she was reported to have fallen into a fast-flowing drain. 'The body was taken to Ampang Hospital for a post-mortem,' he said in a statement today. Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department's Water Rescue Team (PPDA) operations commander Mohamad Riduan Akhyar said the victim's body was found stuck along the riverbank and has been handed over to the police for further action. He said 11 members of the PPDA from the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department, along with rescuers from the Cheras and Bandar Tun Razak Fire and Rescue Stations, resumed the search for the victim at around 9 am today. It was reported yesterday that the victim, identified as Nur Aida Nur Muhammad, and another child aged 11, fell into the drain. Police received the report about the incident at 6.07 pm. Public members rescued the other child, while the strong current swept away Nur Aida. It is understood that both children were on their way home from school when the incident occurred.
Malay Mail
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Rescue divers search Sarawak River after vehicle plunge; make and victims still unknown
KUCHING, May 15 — A search and rescue (SAR) operation is set to resume this morning for a four-wheel drive vehicle that plunged into the Sarawak River near the Tun Salahuddin Bridge here last night. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said oil believed to be from the submerged vehicle had surfaced. This will help responders to identify where the Water Rescue Unit (PPDA) should focus their incident was reported at 10.07pm last night.A team from the Tabuan Jaya fire station arrived at the scene four minutes later.A witness told Bomba that the vehicle had been parked facing the river for about 30 minutes before it suddenly began moving and rolled towards the water.'It was initially caught on the bridge's metal frame briefly before falling into the river.'The make of the vehicle and the number of victims have yet to be identified,' said a Bomba spokesperson in a of 1.34am today, PPDA had conducted two dives at an estimated depth of 5.7 metres but found no trace of the vehicle or any operation was called off early this morning. — The Borneo Post
New Straits Times
04-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Brothers feared drowned during first trip out of Rompin
KUALA KRAI: A grandfather did not expect his first trip with two grandsons to end in tragedy, after both boys were feared to have drowned in Sungai Kampung Kilat yesterday. The victims, Irruwan Rantau, 17, and Rahidi Rantau, 16, had travelled with their grandfather Hamzah Yahya, 62, and 30 other workers last week to work on a watermelon farm. It was the first time the brothers, from the Jakun tribe, had left Rompin, Pahang. "My two grandsons were eager to help me plant watermelon seeds. But I never imagined it would end like this," Hamzah told reporters at the scene today. He said that before the incident, both boys told him they were going fishing at the riverbank. Shortly after, their cousin rushed home in a panic, saying Rahidi and Irruwan had drowned while swimming. "I rushed to the river with two of my sons. We searched and called out their names, but saw nothing. In the end, I lodged a police report," he said. Hamzah said the boys' parents arrived at the scene at 11am today after being informed of the tragedy. Since morning, he has waited at the riverbank, hoping that each ripple on the water and every sound of the current might signal the return of his grandsons. But as time passes, all that remains is a prayer growing fainter with each moment. "They came to help me earn a living, but in the end, I lost two grandchildren at once," said Hamzah, still struggling to come to terms with the loss. Meanwhile, the victims' cousin, Rosyam Nor, 14, who witnessed the incident, said the three of them had gone to the river to search for worms to use as fishing bait. "Irruwan invited us to swim, but I warned him against it because the current was strong. He insisted on going anyway," he said. Rosyam said Irruwan began struggling in the water within five minutes, and Rahidi jumped in to try to save him — but both were swept away by the current. "I ran home. It took me a while to tell my grandmother because I was too shocked. But I had to, as I was afraid they might be swept even further," he said. Sungai Durian Fire and Rescue Station chief Zulhilmi Baharudin said the search and rescue (SAR) operation has yet to yield any leads. He said the team was focusing on the area where the boys were last seen, but strong currents had made the search difficult. The operation will resume tomorrow morning due to safety concerns, unpredictable weather and fast-moving waters. "Today, the search radius extended between five and 10 kilometres from the incident site, but no leads were found. "The operation involved surface searches, underwater diving, and boat patrols across several designated zones," he said. The SAR operation today involved 48 personnel, including members of the Water Rescue Team (PPDA) from the Pengkalan Chepa and Machang fire stations, the Royal Malaysia Police and Civil Defence Force. Local villagers and orchard owners also provided assistance.
