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The Star
18-07-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Lightning strikes kill at least 33 people
Lightning strikes during monsoon storms in eastern India this week killed at least 33 people and injured dozens, officials said. The deaths in Bihar occurred during fierce storms between Wednesday and Thursday, a state disaster management department statement said, with the victims mostly farmers and labourers working in the open. More heavy rain and lightning are forecast for parts of the state. Bihar state's disaster management minister, Vijay Kumar Mandal, said officials in vulnerable districts had been directed to 'create awareness to take precautionary steps following an alert on lightning'. The state government announced compensation of 4 million rupees (RM19,550) to the families of those killed by lightning. At least 243 died by lightning in 2024 and 275 the year earlier, according to the state government. India's eastern region, including Bihar, is prone to annual floods that kill dozens and displace hundreds of thousands of people during peak monsoon season. — AFP
Barnama
16-07-2025
- Barnama
Perak KPDN Seizes 19,000 Litres Of Diesel, Equipment Worth RM60,550
IPOH, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Perak branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized 19,000 litres of liquid, suspected to be diesel fuel, as well as several equipment worth RM60,550 in a raid on a construction site at Changkat Asa Estate, near Tanjong Malim yesterday. Its director, Datuk Kamalludin Ismail said the raid was conducted at about 1.30 pm, involving a team of KPDN enforcement officers and personnel, following intelligence information from the public. "The inspection of two skid tanks at the location led to the discovery of a large quantity of suspected diesel fuel stored without the written permission from the Supply Controller," he said in a statement.
The Star
16-07-2025
- The Star
Perak Domestic Trade ministry seizes 19,000 litres of undeclared diesel, equipment worth RM60,550
IPOH: The Perak Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry office has seized 19,000 litres of liquid, suspected to be diesel fuel, and equipment worth RM60,550 in a raid on a construction site at Changkat Asa Estate, near Tanjong Malim on Tuesday (July 15). State director Datuk Kamalludin Ismail said the raid was conducted at 1.30pm, involving an enforcement team acting on information gathered from the public. "The inspection of two skid tanks at the location led to the discovery of a large quantity of suspected diesel fuel stored without the written permission from the Supply Controller," he said in a statement. He also said that a 41-year-old local man who claimed to be a construction site manager failed to present any related documents, such as a licence, permit letter, or controlled goods storage permit, when requested by the enforcement officers. It is said that the case is being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 for possessing or storing scheduled controlled goods without permission. In this regard, the public is urged to help provide information on fraudulent activities via WhatsApp to 019-848 8000, the e-aduan@ portal, line 1-800-886-800 or the KPDN Ez ADI smartphone application. - Bernama
The Sun
16-07-2025
- The Sun
Perak KPDN seizes 19,000 litres of diesel in Tanjong Malim raid
IPOH: The Perak branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized 19,000 litres of liquid, believed to be diesel, along with equipment valued at RM60,550 during a raid at a construction site in Changkat Asa Estate near Tanjong Malim. The operation, conducted at around 1.30 pm, was carried out by KPDN enforcement officers following a tip-off from the public. Datuk Kamalludin Ismail, the state director, confirmed that two skid tanks at the site contained the suspected diesel stored without written approval from the Supply Controller. A 41-year-old man, who identified himself as the site manager, failed to produce necessary documents such as a licence, permit letter, or controlled goods storage permit when questioned by officers. The case is being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 for unauthorised possession of controlled goods. The public is encouraged to report fraudulent activities through WhatsApp (019-848 8000), the e-aduan@ portal, toll-free line 1-800-886-800, or the KPDN Ez ADI app. - Bernama
The Star
12-07-2025
- The Star
17,000 litres of diesel seized in Tawau smuggling attempt
Marine Police inspect the tanker as the suspect looks on. KOTA KINABALU: The Marine Police (PPM) foiled a smuggling attempt involving 17,000 litres of subsidised diesel during a special operation in Felda Umas, Tawau, late on Friday (July 11) night. Acting on a public tip-off, the PPM Region 4 team intercepted a tanker lorry at around 10.40pm and discovered diesel stored in the vehicle's main tank. PPM Region 4 Sabah commander ACP Mohd Nazri Ibrahim said the 28-year-old local driver failed to produce any authorisation documents from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN). The tanker lorry used in the diesel smuggling attempt in Felda Umas, Tawau. 'A total of 17,000 litres of diesel and the tanker lorry were seized, with the overall value estimated at RM296,550,' he said in a statement on Saturday (July 12). The suspect was detained to assist in investigations under the Supply Control Act 1961. All items seized have been handed over to KPDN for further action. Nazri said the PPM remains committed to cracking down on fuel smuggling activities, which threaten national security and public welfare.
