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The Herald Scotland
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Huge funding boost for sustainable travel routes across Glasgow
The cash boost draws on four separate funding schemes backed by the Scottish Government through Transport Scotland - the Active Travel Infrastructure Fund (ATIF), the People and Place Programme (PPP), Local Authority Direct Award (LADA) and SPT's Capital Grant Fund. Funding of £3.8m will be used to deliver four major active travel infrastructure projects – Connecting Woodside (St George's Road), Connecting Yorkhill and Kelvingrove (Phase 1), Flourishing Molendinar (Phase 1) and Dumbreck Road Active Travel Link. Work will start in the coming months to construct these new routes. Funding of £4.9m from ATIF Tier 1 will also be used on a range of smaller-scale projects that increase the appeal of active travel, including Phase 5 of the East City Way which will now advance to construction. Pedestrian crossings will be upgraded (Image: GCC) Design work to support the delivery of Connecting Greater Govan and future phases of Flourishing Molendinar and the East City Way, will also now be moved forward. High visibility cycle counters and the continued roll out of Glasgow City Council's school cycle shelters programme will now move forward, as will the delivery of upgraded traffic signals and pedestrian infrastructure at various locations across the city. PPP funding of over £1m, administered by SPT, will support a wide range of initiatives to be delivered by third sector organisations including Women on Wheels and Bike for Good. Projects include those that reduce barriers to active travel such as learn-to-ride group cycling sessions, subsidised bike access for people on low-incomes, and support for employers keen to encourage their staff to commute by bike. An SPT Capital Grant Fund award of £435,000 will encourage greater use of public transport through bus route priority upgrades, improved access to bus and Subway stations, and enhancements to the Paisley Road West bus corridor. While projects progressed through £341,958 of LADA award funding will include our Staff Travel Plan, road safety initiatives which encourage travelling actively to school, and winter gritting of cycling routes. Routes will be upgraded across the city (Image: GCC) Councillor Angus Millar, City Convener for Transport, welcomed the multiple funding awards as a vote of confidence in Glasgow's efforts to support walking, wheeling and cycling across the city. Cllr Angus Millar said: "These funding awards are really great news for active travel in Glasgow. "We want to create a roads network that encourages walking, wheeling and cycling across the city and it's great to see our vision being backed by the Scottish Government in this way. Some of these funding streams focus on construction-ready projects and I am delighted that the efforts we have made to develop designs for potential new infrastructure are being recognised. 'The funding will also enable us to invest further in organisations and activities that give people the knowledge, skills and confidence to use our growing infrastructure network, supporting them to walk, wheel and cycle more often. We'll also be delivering high-quality upgrades to pedestrian infrastructure across the city such as safer, step-free crossings, tactile paving, dropped kerbs, and wider pavements. "Major infrastructure projects such as Connecting Woodside, the East City Way and Dumbreck Road Active Travel Link will all make vital connections to other routes that make it easier to move around the city by bike. We know that as more and more safe, segregated routes begin to knit together across Glasgow, people will be more minded to choose active travel instead of having to depend on the car for local journeys.' READ MORE: I'm scared of cycling Edinburgh's city centre. Here's what happened when I did Emergency city centre road closure after sinkhole discovered 'Another significant step forward' for city centre transformation Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop added: 'I'm pleased that this £10.6 million award from the Scottish Government to Glasgow City Council will help realise their ambitions for better walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure, alongside projects which encourage more active travel. 'Through this investment we will make it easier for more people to choose sustainable transport. 'To support the continued ambitions of our local authorities – and to keep making walking, wheeling and cycling easier for shorter everyday journeys – in 2025-26 the Scottish Government will invest over £188 million in active and sustainable transport.'
New Straits Times
22-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Mei Yan outruns the men at Langkawi Ultra Run
KUALA LUMPUR: It was meant to be her husband's big day but instead, it was Wong Mei Yan who stole the show in spectacular fashion at the Langkawi International Ultra Run, becoming the fastest overall finisher in the prestigious 100km round island ultra-road event on Sunday. The 32-year-old from Hong Kong, better known for her marathon and trail-running exploits, clocked a blistering 10 hours, 29 minutes and 38 seconds, not only topping the women's field but also outrunning all male contenders, including Malaysia's Sazuiam Zakaria (10:52:42) and Steven Ong (10:54:00). What made her triumph all the more remarkable? It was her first-ever road ultra, and she was only in Langkawi because her husband wanted to attempt the 100km distance. "He was the one who found this race online and said we should try it together," laughed Mei Yan. "But guess what — he gave up at 35km! He DNF-ed! I finished — he quit!" Despite her endurance background, Mei Yan had zero expectations of winning. "I usually run marathons or trail ultras, which are slower because of the elevation. I just told myself to keep moving, except for some of the slopes, and I'm really surprised I finished first overall." Running through the night posed its own challenge. Mei Yan ditched her headlamp due to discomfort and instead carried it by hand for the entire run. "It gives me headaches if I wear it, so I held it the whole way. Now my legs and arms are sore." Exhausted but elated, Mei Yan called Langkawi "beautiful" and said she and her husband would return, but next time, just for vacation. "The views are amazing. The ocean, the mountains — so peaceful. I didn't expect it to be this beautiful," said Mei Yan. "We love joining races overseas, especially half marathons, because we still have energy afterwards to go sightseeing and explore," she added with a laugh. Another standout performance came from local ultra specialist Ku Seng Lip, who emerged as the fastest finisher in the newly introduced 100km dual-format ultra — a punishing combination of 50km trail followed immediately by 50km road. Seng Lip completed the course in 14:53:59, ahead of compatriots Wong Wai Seng (17:22:56) and Lee Yi Siang (17:33:15), in what was described as Malaysia's first-ever hybrid trail-road ultra. While Seng Lip is no stranger to trail ultras, the road segment pushed him out of his comfort zone. "My strength is in trails, not tarmac. Even after 11km, I was already tired and had to pace myself to recover," he said. "I actually don't like road ultras, but this one looked interesting, so I signed up anyway." Though he fell short of his target on the trail section, Seng Lip was satisfied with his overall result. "I was aiming for seven hours but finished in eight and a half. Still, it's a great challenge and I think this is one format that should continue. As an ultra-runner, the tougher it is, the more we want to test ourselves." Organised by Lumen Sports and supported by the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), the Langkawi International Ultra Run drew over 1,000 participants from 26 countries, making it the largest edition to date. RESULTS *Malaysia unless stated 100km Male: 1. Sazuiam Zakaria 10:52:42, 2. Steven Ong 10:54:00, 3. Law Chor Kin (Hkg) 10:54:21. Female: 1. Wong Mei Yan (Hkg) 10:29:38, 2. Lim Siok Har 11:24:06, 3. Tracy Ice 12:53:35. 100km (50km trail/50km road) Male: 1. Ku Seng Lip 14:53:59, 2. Wong Wai Seng 17:22:56, 3. Lee Yi Siang 17:33:15. Female: 1. Vivian Tong 16:52:55, 2. Lim Chee Lai 19:10:33, 3. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong (Vie) 20:33:54. 50km (Trail) Male: 1. Michael Costevec (Hkg) 7:30:23, 2. Adam Mrad (Swe) 7:30:23, 3. Tan Beh Loh 8:14:09. Female: 1. Ang Yee Mei 8:23:14, 2. Jamie Leong 9:45:48, 3. Chai Yee Ling 9:45:55. 50km (Road) Male: 1. D' Arcy Lunn (Aus) 3:49:44, 2. Yong Ken Jia 4:13:01, 3. Asyraf Farhan 4:32:49. Female: 1. Enda Tan 5:09:03, 2. Chee Lih Peng 5:33:46, 3. Phyllis Law 5:43:23. 21km Male: 1. Zulu Irminger (Swi) 1:29:57, 2. Hafiz Azmi 1:35:51, 3. Adi Azri Yusof 1:36:07. Female: 1. Tessa Mulder (Ned) 1:44:29, 2. Lim Wei Tien 1:57:46, 3. Kuah Kim Hiong 1:58:08. 10km Male: 1. Nazry Khir 47:19, 2. Jacques Matthieu Loic Morin (Fra) 49:52, 3. Goh Chee Tiong 50:09. Female: 1. Mazlina Shafura Abdul Manap 58:38, 2. Rusvaneeda Zainol 58:55, 3. Siti Nur Hidayah Md Aziz 1:04:33.
Saudi Gazette
24-05-2025
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
Type 1 diabetes and latent autoimmune diabetes: Role of early detection, awareness and advanced medical support
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic, lifelong condition which impairs the body's ability to produce insulin, a critical hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. Though it can develop at any age, it is most frequently diagnosed in children, adolescents and young adults, with approximately 500,000 new cases of Type 1 diabetes recorded in 2021 alone. Though there is currently no known cure for the disease, advancements in medical research and technologies have facilitated better disease management. Highlighting the significant progress achieved in this regard, Dr Raed Al-Dahsh, Head and consultant of Endocrine division and Diabetes center, King Abdulaziz Medical City - National Guard, stated that medical advancements have helped enhance patients' quality of life, aiding in both the prevention and comprehensive management of this chronic condition. For instance, earlier, insulin therapy was the only efficient treatment option for patients suffering from this disease. However, now there are drugs which can prevent or delay the onset of the disease. There is a common misconception that Type 1 diabetes onset can only happen in childhood, whereas it can develop at any age. It is essential to understand both the symptoms and variants of the disease to actively identify disease onset and seek early medical intervention. For instance, late-onset type 1 diabetes or Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA), usually develops after the age of 30. Both LADA and type 1 diabetes can be diagnosed using the same tests, due to the presence of similar antibodies in these conditions. Type 1 diabetes tests are very important, especially for children, as the disease symptoms, which include increased thirst, fatigue, weight loss, frequent urination and blurred vision, are often misdiagnosed as other common childhood diseases. Through early diagnosis of this chronic condition and holistic medical intervention, patients' quality of life can dramatically improve, enabling them to lead a fulfilling life, without the need for frequent hospital visits. Hence, it is vital to raise awareness, particularly among parents, so that they can recognise disease symptoms and seek medical support early on.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sailing industry can enhance Langkawi's potential as leading tourism destination
LANGKAWI: The sailing industry can become a catalyst in further enhancing Langkawi's potential to be a world-renowned tourism destination as well as a sailing hub in the region. Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) chief executive officer Datuk Haslilna Abdul Hamid said the economic spillover from the industry, which includes shipping activities, maintenance, repair and overhaul as well as boat manufacturing, is capable of generating job opportunities and driving local and national economic development. 'Langkawi is an island, so as an island, it definitely has a marina. So, with this facility, the sailing industry will have a positive impact on the local economy. 'If the sailing sector can flourish, a lot of economic spillovers can be enjoyed by the local community,' she told reporters here today. Earlier, she delivered the keynote address at the Malaysia Yachting Conference held in conjunction with the 2025 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA'25) here today. Haslina said Langkawi currently has three marinas, namely Langkawi Yacht Club, Telaga Harbour Marina and Rebak Marina Langkawi, which are quite limited and can only accommodate yachts of a certain size. 'We receive many requests from super yachts that want to enter the facility, but we can't because only yachts measuring 80 metres in length are allowed to dock. 'So, there is a need to expand the marina if we want to further stimulate the economy from the yacht industry... we need to see what needs to be done at the existing marinas, if we want to add a new marina it may be a little complicated,' she said. Meanwhile, she hopes that the Malaysia International Boat Show 2025 (MYBOS'25) and the Malaysia Sailing Conference could become annual events that could further enhance Langkawi's identity as a regional sailing hub.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Langkawi eyes sailing industry to boost tourism, economy
LANGKAWI: The sailing industry can become a catalyst in further enhancing Langkawi's potential to be a world-renowned tourism destination as well as a sailing hub in the region. Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) chief executive officer Datuk Haslilna Abdul Hamid said the economic spillover from the industry, which includes shipping activities, maintenance, repair and overhaul as well as boat manufacturing, is capable of generating job opportunities and driving local and national economic development. 'Langkawi is an island, so as an island, it definitely has a marina. So, with this facility, the sailing industry will have a positive impact on the local economy. 'If the sailing sector can flourish, a lot of economic spillovers can be enjoyed by the local community,' she told reporters here today. Earlier, she delivered the keynote address at the Malaysia Yachting Conference held in conjunction with the 2025 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA'25) here today. Haslina said Langkawi currently has three marinas, namely Langkawi Yacht Club, Telaga Harbour Marina and Rebak Marina Langkawi, which are quite limited and can only accommodate yachts of a certain size. 'We receive many requests from super yachts that want to enter the facility, but we can't because only yachts measuring 80 metres in length are allowed to dock. 'So, there is a need to expand the marina if we want to further stimulate the economy from the yacht industry... we need to see what needs to be done at the existing marinas, if we want to add a new marina it may be a little complicated,' she said. Meanwhile, she hopes that the Malaysia International Boat Show 2025 (MYBOS'25) and the Malaysia Sailing Conference could become annual events that could further enhance Langkawi's identity as a regional sailing hub.
