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Sinar Daily
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
‘Allah Peliharakanlah Terengganu' sign to get new life with RM5 million rebuild
The demolition of the original structure was completed by the Public Works Department on May 13 at a cost of RM250,000. The iconic 'Allah Peliharakanlah Terengganu' landmark located on Bukit Besar will soon be reconstructed, with the total estimated cost reaching RM5 million. KUALA TERENGGANU – The iconic 'Allah Peliharakanlah Terengganu' landmark located on Bukit Besar will soon be reconstructed, with the total estimated cost reaching RM5 million. Terengganu Infrastructure, Utilities and Rural Development executive councillor Datuk Hanafiah Mat said that the demolition of the original structure was completed by the Public Works Department (JKR) on May 13 at a cost of RM250,000. 'So far, the State Economic Planning Unit (UPEN) has approved the proposed new design. 'The overall project is expected to cost RM4.75 million, including the demolition works, bringing the total to approximately RM5 million,' he said during the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly sitting at Wisma Darul Iman on Monday. He was responding to a question from Hilmi Harun (Pas–Manir) regarding the status and cost of the landmark's restoration. Datuk Hanafiah Mat was responding to a question from Hilmi Harun (Pas–Manir) regarding the status and cost of the landmark's restoration during the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly sitting at Wisma Darul Iman on Monday. According to Hanafiah, the original landmark was built in 1991 by the Terengganu State JKR at an estimated cost of RM1.3 million, using a steel frame structure. 'The structure has now exceeded its intended design lifespan of over 30 years and has not undergone regular structural maintenance. 'It has also been severely affected by corrosion due to constant exposure to sea air, as it is situated on an open hilltop,' he said. He added that, to date, the state government has spent around RM1.57 million on the maintenance of the landmark since its construction. 'Although upgrades to the lighting system and electrical maintenance were previously carried out by the State JKR's Electrical Engineering Division, these works had to be halted as the platform structure was no longer safe for regular maintenance. 'This condition posed not only a risk to the structure itself but also endangered the maintenance personnel,' he said.
The Sun
29-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Terengganu DVS to deploy 110 officers to monitor ‘ibadah korban'
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) will deploy 110 officers to monitor the implementation of 'ibadah korban' (animal sacrificial rituals) in conjunction with Aidiladha on July 7. Its director Dr Anun Man said that the deployment aims to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and to prevent the spread of potential diseases. She added that monitoring will be conducted at slaughter locations such as mosques, public fields, surau, and community halls where 40 or more livestock are involved. 'Every year, we issue permits for between 6,000 and 7,000 animals. With the number of officers available, it's impossible to cover all locations - we can only monitor about 30 per cent. 'Therefore, we are focusing on sites where more than 40 animals are slaughtered. Our staff will ensure that the entire slaughtering process complies with the SOPs. We have also issued a workflow chart to guide the process,' she told reporters after the Terengganu-level public awareness campaign on economically impacting and zoonotic ruminant livestock diseases. The campaign was officiated by state Agriculture, Agro-Based Industry, Food Security and Commodities Committee deputy chairman Hilmi Harun. Meanwhile, Dr Anun said that her department has also intensified enforcement activities to curb cattle smuggling ahead of Aidiladha. She noted that 20 veterinary enforcement personnel and officers have been deployed through Ops Mega, which runs from May 9 to June 8. 'The identified hotspot areas include state borders, particularly in the Besut, Setiu, and Kemaman districts,' she added. 'The purpose of Ops Mega is to combat illegal transfer and slaughter activities conducted without the department's permission,' she said.
