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The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
CBH secures RM172mil data centre job
KUALA LUMPUR: CBH Engineering Holding Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, CBH Engineering Sdn Bhd, has secured a contract to design and build an electrical supply system for a 275 kilovolt (kV)/13.8kV consumer substation for RM172mil. 'The board is unable to disclose the identity of the employer as the employer is not agreeable to provide consent for disclosure to this announcement,' CBH said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia. CBH said the contract is to design, supply, install, test and commission an electrical supply system for a 275kV/13.8kV consumer substation for a proposed data centre located in Selangor. The scope of works comprises supply, erection, installation, testing and commissioning of all substation equipment and associated civil works for the electrical supply system for the consumer substation. The contract period is for 14 months from the date of commencement, July 11, 2025. — Bernama
ABC News
3 days ago
- General
- ABC News
Redmond locals call for 'horrible' train crossing's safety upgrades after death of 29yo woman
Residents of a small town in Western Australia's south have called for improvements to rail safety at level crossings in the country after a woman was killed in a collision with a freight train. The 29-year-old woman was a passenger in a car that collided with a CBH grain train yesterday in the county town of Redmond, 400 kilometres south of Perth. A 39-year-old male driver and three children travelling in the vehicle suffered minor injuries. Resident Carly Pateman-Baker, who lives 50 metres from the train line, said the level crossing in Redmond was notorious for dangerous driving. "It's quiet out here, but there's quite a bit of traffic and nobody ever stops. [They do] a quick slowdown to look both ways and then keep going." Ms Pateman-Baker, who moved to Redmond about a year ago, said train drivers often sounded their horns when passing through the town to warn drivers off the crossing. "There are others that will sound it a few times before they hit the [crossing], and then they'll hit it again as they're leaving." Ms Pateman-Baker, who can feel the vibrations of trains before they reach the town centre, said there was a disparity in infrastructure across regional and built-up areas. "Normal train lines either have warning lights when the train's coming or the barrier that comes down moments before a train is even close to the [crossing]," she said. "[We need] something like that, especially for myself and my sister. We have three kids each so we always have cars full of kids." Aurizon, which operates CBH Group's grain haulage in WA, said none of their train crew were physically injured but were "very shaken" by the incident. A spokesperson for the company extended their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. "This incident will be felt deeply by the local community, including our train drivers and employees who live and work locally," the statement read. Independent transport researcher Brett Hughes said about 80 per cent of rail crossings in Australia did not include lights or gates. Dr Hughes said while drivers had a responsibility to drive safely, self-managed or "passive crossing" presented a complex problem. "People underestimate the distance to a train and … underestimate the speed. "Most of us make mistakes from time to time and unfortunately it's just awful if that's a deadly mistake." Dr Hughes said a greater focus on rail safety was needed in regional areas. "We need to make sure that all the signage is the best possible and we need to make sure that people understand the hazards at level crossings." Ms Pateman-Baker said there had been an outpouring of sadness in the community for the family affected by the collision. "As a mum with kids between the ages of 12 and one I feel for the three children who were in that vehicle," she said. "That would scar them for life."
Bangkok Post
11-07-2025
- Health
- Bangkok Post
Novo Nordisk Brings Cities for Better Health to Bangkok
Bangkok, July 11, 2025 — Following a visit to Copenhagen, Denmark, to collaborate on enhancing urban health, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Novo Nordisk will launch the Cities for Better Health (CBH) programme in Bangkok in 2025. The BMA delegation, led by Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, was supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and introduced to best practices in sustainable urban development, circular economy models, and health promotion through public-private partnerships. During the visit, the delegation explored Spor 10, a CBH programme site in central Copenhagen developed by Novo Nordisk. This innovative initiative has successfully transformed an underutilised area into a vibrant and healthy community space, featuring a basketball court, outdoor gym equipment, and other recreational zones that promote community engagement and safe, enjoyable physical activity. Spor 10 exemplifies the power of collaboration among the public and private sectors, civil society, and international organisations in fostering healthier urban communities. 'By learning from a pioneer in healthy urban development such as Spor 10 in Copenhagen, the BMA can replicate similar public-private partnerships for the benefit of Bangkok residents,' said Governor Chadchart. 'The CBH programme will empower our citizens to lead healthier lives and embrace more active lifestyles within their communities.' The delegation also met with representatives from Novo Nordisk, Denmark's Gladsaxe Municipality, and the C40 network. Discussions focused on the CBH programme and the development of community spaces that foster social interaction and promote active living, aligned with C40 initiatives such as the Green and Thriving Neighbourhoods programme. Governor Chadchart also highlighted the transformation of Benjakitti Park in Bangkok, where a former tobacco factory was converted into an expansive green public space. He expressed a strong interest in implementing the CBH model in the Thai capital. Implemented in more than 50 cities worldwide, the Cities for Better Health programme promotes healthy lifestyles and aims to prevent chronic diseases through a holistic and sustainable approach powered by cross-sector partnerships. With over 40% of Thais living with overweight or obesity—and approximately 57% of Bangkok adults affected—the need to 'bend the curve' on chronic diseases has never been more urgent. As part of efforts to address obesity in the capital, Novo Nordisk has been working closely with the BMA to implement CBH-related projects in 2025, with a strong focus on prevention and health equity. H.E. Mr Danny Anan, Danish Ambassador to Thailand, remarked, 'Copenhagen has been ranked the world's most liveable city in 2025. Denmark and Thailand share a common vision for healthy urban living. The collaboration between Novo Nordisk and Thai authorities such as the BMA reflects the strong and dynamic relations between our nations.' Ms Selina Christodoulakis, Director of Market Access and Public Affairs at Novo Nordisk Thailand, added, 'Novo Nordisk is proud to support health initiatives alongside our partners in Thailand. The CBH programme reflects our ongoing commitment to improving health outcomes and fostering sustainable practices in urban environments, where chronic diseases have the greatest impact. We look forward to working collaboratively to place Bangkok firmly on the CBH network map.'
West Australian
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
CBH's train illumination pledge hits a stumbling block
CBH Group's plan to install LED beacon lights on all of its locomotives is 'taking longer than expected', with only 11 of 25 now upgraded despite initial plans to have the works completed by early this year. The farmer-owned co-operative pledged 18 months ago to install LED beacon lights on the front of its locomotives by 'early 2025' in response to a national campaign pushing for improved lighting on trains. Once complete, the upgrades will make CBH an industry leader in train illumination, with trains only required to have headlights and 'ditch lights', which illuminate the side of the track for train driver visibility. CBH's upgrades involve installing 12 new lights on each locomotive — including four on each side, two on the front eyebrow, and two at the rear eyebrow. The company started installing lighting panels on 'current and future locomotives' in October 2023. When probed for an update, CBH chief operations officer Mick Daw told Countryman the works were 'taking longer than expected' but the co-operative remained committed to 'continuing the lighting installation program on our locomotives'. 'The program is progressing well but taking longer than expected,' he said. 'After an extensive design and review process, installation has been aligned to the component change out program. '(This means) when a loco receives a new engine or alternator (it receives the lighting installation), to ensure there is sufficient time to complete each loco with a full upgrade. 'Eleven out of 25 CBH locos have now had the full, three component initiatives installed: that is, LED headlight upgrades, ditch lighting upgrades, and side and brow beacon lighting installed.' Mr Daw revealed CBH was working on a trial of photoluminescent strips on grain wagons to enhance visibility. He said initial trials showed the strips 'did not work as well' as the co-operative had hoped. 'However, our next trial is under way where we have installed alternate yellow and green strips,' he said. 'Independent of the trials, currently every wagon has reflectors on them that reflect vehicle lights when shone on.' The new LED beacon lights will be positioned on narrow and standard-gauge locomotives, which CBH Group believes will enhance train visibility, without compromising the safety of road users or train drivers. The eyebrow lights will flash when the horn is operated, in-sync with the existing bottom ditch light, in the direction of travel. The remaining eight side lights will also illuminate when the horn is sounded, however will remain extinguished all other times. The current lighting configuration on CBH locomotives meets Australian Standards, which feature two headlights, two marker lights, locomotive number lights on the top headboard of the locomotive, and two ditch lights on the bottom. The ditch lights flash when the horn is sounded. The move comes after years of campaigning by a group of 12 families who have lost family in rail-crossing accidents, including four from regional WA — the Jensen, Broad, Smith and Dempster families. The campaign — by the Improve Train Lighting and Level Crossing Safety Group — also called for CBH to bolster lighting and visibility for wagons, which can stretch hundreds of metres behind locomotives with limited lighting and operate on more than 2000km of track in mainly regional WA. Australasian Centre for Rail Innovation's most recent freight train visibility report revealed there were 98 collisions occurring between trains and vehicles at passive crossings between 2015 and 2021. In all, 32 collisions occurred at night with rolling stock (33 per cent) and 55 collisions occurred at passive crossings with rolling stock (56 per cent) day and night combined.
West Australian
09-06-2025
- Business
- West Australian
‘Much needed': Long-awaited upgrades to rail line between Mingenew and Carnamah set to break ground next year
A $67 million project to revamp the rail line between Mingenew and Carnamah will break ground next year after the State Government inked an agreement with rail lessee Arc Infrastructure. It has been four years since the project was announced by WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti in May 2022, as part of a $400m upgrade to WA's grain on rail network funded by the Federal and State governments and farmer-owned CBH Group. Once complete, the 77km-long stretch of track will be able to handle heavier grain trains, which a CBH Group spokesperson was 'much-needed' as the company tries to boost how quickly it can get farmers' grain to port. It is also expected the upgrades will deliver cost savings for all farmers carting grain to bins between the two small towns. 'CBH welcomes the recent agreement between Arc Infrastructure and the State Government to upgrade the Midland Railway between Mingenew and Carnamah,' the CBH spokesperson said. 'The upgrade to the Mingenew to Carnamah line is a much-needed investment in WA's freight rail network, which helps to ensure the long-term viability of our grain growers, the grain industry, and regional WA.' Arc announced on June 3 that it had 'executed an agreement' with the WA Government to deliver the upgrades, with the State and Federal governments tipping in $45m and Arc $22m to complete the work. CBH Group is the sole customer of the line, which is used throughout the year to transport grain to Geraldton Port. Arc's acting chief executive Nathan Speed said the Arc and CBH had agreed on a 'construction methodology' that would result in large sections of the track closed for several months during construction. 'Combined with Arc delivering the work with its internal teams, this methodology reduces the overall project cost by more than $30 million, enabling a more efficient spend of ASCI funding,' he said. 'The parties will work together to ensure that movement of grain is optimised across the network ahead of and during construction outages.' The upgrade will increase the track — which is located along the Midland Line — from a 16 to 19 tonne axle loading, to allow heavier trains and a 20 per cent increase in train carrying capacity. About 400,000 tonnes of grain is carried on the stretch between Carnamah and Mingenew each year, with the Mingenew bin itself receiving a record 646,929 tonnes during the 2022-23 harvest. A statement posted to the Arc website said the project was now in 'delivery phase' and the company had started ordering some of the materials required to complete the upgrade. The upgrade will involve replacing timber sleepers with concrete and steel along about 77km of track, replacing 96km of rail.
