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Child injured in electric shock at Dataran Drawbridge, Kuala Terengganu council re-insulates cables, launches safety checks
Child injured in electric shock at Dataran Drawbridge, Kuala Terengganu council re-insulates cables, launches safety checks

Malay Mail

time06-06-2025

  • General
  • Malay Mail

Child injured in electric shock at Dataran Drawbridge, Kuala Terengganu council re-insulates cables, launches safety checks

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 6 — The Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT) has carried out remedial work yesterday to re-insulate damaged electrical cables at Dataran Drawbridge. Kuala Terengganu Mayor Datuk Jusman Ibrahim said the action was taken following an incident where a child was hospitalised for burns from an electric shock that jolted him while he was walking with his family in the area. He said the council received a complaint at 11.18 pm yesterday and a technical team from the MBKT electrical department was dispatched to inspect the cause of the incident this morning. 'The investigation found the cause of the incident to be due to a damaged electrical cable that came into contact with an MBKT street lamp post. 'Immediate action was taken by MBKT by inspecting all cables, then re-insulating them using the 'heat shrink insulation' method,' he said in a statement today. Jusman said to prevent the same incident from recurring, MBKT would also conduct a comprehensive inspection in phases at Dataran Drawbridge and surrounding areas, which is a popular tourist attraction. According to him, they also view every complaint received through various media seriously because it involves public safety issues. MBKT expressed hope that the child will undergo a full recovery and, at the same time, reminded the public that any act of vandalism is a crime that not only damages public property but could also endanger the safety of others. Earlier, news went viral on social media claiming that a child was injured after being electrocuted while walking past the food truck sales area at Dataran Drawbridge. — Bernama

MBKT Issues Business Closure Directive In Observance Of Aidiladha
MBKT Issues Business Closure Directive In Observance Of Aidiladha

Barnama

time05-06-2025

  • Business
  • Barnama

MBKT Issues Business Closure Directive In Observance Of Aidiladha

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 5 (Bernama) -- All shopping complexes, hypermarkets and supermarkets within the Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT) jurisdiction have been ordered to fully close on 10 Zulhijjah (June 7). Kuala Terengganu Mayor Datuk Jusman Ibrahim said fast-food outlets, 24-hour and convenience stores such as 7-Eleven, Mr DIY, Treleaf Market and Eco-Shop are ordered to close from midnight on 10 Zulhijjah until 1 pm the following day. He said the directive was issued to honour the sanctity of Aidiladha and to allow those performing the sacrificial ritual to carry out their tasks smoothly.

Govt encourages local councils to use Solar PV systems
Govt encourages local councils to use Solar PV systems

The Star

time26-05-2025

  • Business
  • The Star

Govt encourages local councils to use Solar PV systems

Sun power: Fadillah inspecting the Solar PV installation at the MBKT Tower, Kuala Terengganu. — Bernama KUALA TERENGGANU: The government is opening opportunities for all parties, especially local authorities, to adopt solar photovoltaic (Solar PV) systems as part of efforts to transition towards clean energy. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that by installing Solar PV systems at their premises, these entities can save on electricity consumption, generate new renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions. Fadillah, who is also Energy Transition and Water Transfor­mation Minister, cited the example of the Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT) initiative, which installed Solar PV systems at the MBKT Tower's parking area and rooftop. 'The Solar PV system at MBKT is the largest installed on a building owned by a local authority under the Net Energy Metering (NEM 3.0) programme, under the NEM GoMEN category, approved by the Sustainable Energy Dev­elop­ment Authority Malaysia on Dec 16, 2021. 'It has been operational since Jan 2, 2024, and is estimated to generate 1,147 megawatt-hours (MWh) of green electricity annually, resulting in estimated electricity bill savings of 11% or over RM200,000 per year,' he told reporters after inspecting the Solar PV installation at the MBKT Tower yesterday, Bernama reported. The event took place during the ministry's Petra Squad east zone roadshow, a two-day event held in Kelantan and Terengganu that started on Friday. Fadillah said the Petra Squad tour continued to the Large-Scale Solar (LSS) Coara Marang plant to observe its operation firsthand, which is part of the government's initiative under the LSS3 programme. 'The energy capacity generated by this plant is estimated to supply electricity to more than 10,000 households daily and is among the most advanced solar plants in terms of technology and efficiency. 'Besides helping to reduce carbon emissions, the LSS Coara Marang project also serves as a model for disaster-resilient solar plant design suitable for development in flood-prone areas, thereby strengthening the resilience of the country's energy sector,' he said. Fadillah said the roadshow concluded with a visit to the biogas power plant operated by Concord Biotech Sdn Bhd in Kemaman. He said the development of the biogas power plant involved an investment of RM21mil, includ­ing the installation of two biogas engines with a total capacity of 2.404 megawatts, using biogas derived from palm oil mill effluent. The plant commenced commercial operation on March 12, 2022, with the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia approving the feed-in-tariff quota on Feb 18, 2019. 'As of March 31, 2025, the power plant has generated 29,158MWh of electricity, equivalent to avoiding 22,568 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions,' he said.

Go solar, DPM Fadillah tells local councils for cheaper, cleaner electricity
Go solar, DPM Fadillah tells local councils for cheaper, cleaner electricity

Malay Mail

time25-05-2025

  • Business
  • Malay Mail

Go solar, DPM Fadillah tells local councils for cheaper, cleaner electricity

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 25 — The government is opening opportunities for all parties, especially local authorities, to adopt Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) systems as part of efforts to transition towards clean energy. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that by installing Solar PV systems at their premises, these entities can save on electricity consumption, generate new renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions. Fadillah, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), cited the example of the Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT) initiative, which installed Solar PV systems at the MBKT Tower's parking area and rooftop. 'The Solar PV system at MBKT is the largest installed on a building owned by a local authority under the Net Energy Metering (NEM 3.0) programme, under the NEM GoMEN category, approved by the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia on Dec 16, 2021. 'It has been operational since Jan 2, 2024, and is estimated to generate 1,147 megawatt-hours (MWh) of green electricity annually, resulting in estimated electricity bill savings of 11 per cent or over RM200,000 per year,' he said. He was speaking to reporters after inspecting the Solar PV installation at the MBKT Tower today during the PETRA Squad East Zone Roadshow, a two-day event held in Kelantan and Terengganu that began yesterday. Fadillah also said the PETRA Squad tour continued to the Large-Scale Solar (LSS) Coara Marang plant to observe its operation firsthand, which is part of the government's initiative under the LSS3 programme. 'The energy capacity generated by this plant is estimated to supply electricity to more than 10,000 households daily and is among the most advanced solar plants in terms of technology and efficiency. 'Besides helping to reduce carbon emissions, the LSS Coara Marang project also serves as a model for disaster-resilient solar plant design suitable for development in flood-prone areas, thereby strengthening the resilience of the country's energy sector,' he said. Fadillah said the roadshow concluded with a visit to the biogas power plant operated by Concord Biotech Sdn Bhd in Kemaman. He said the development of the biogas power plant involved an investment of RM21 million, including the installation of two biogas engines with a total capacity of 2.404 megawatts (MW), using biogas derived from palm oil mill effluent (POME). The plant commenced commercial operation on March 12, 2022, with the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia approving the Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) quota on Feb 18, 2019. 'As of March 31, 2025, the power plant has generated 29,158 MWh of electricity, equivalent to avoiding 22,568 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq) emissions,' he said. — Bernama

Govt Encourages Solar PV Adoption in Clean Energy Transition
Govt Encourages Solar PV Adoption in Clean Energy Transition

Barnama

time25-05-2025

  • Business
  • Barnama

Govt Encourages Solar PV Adoption in Clean Energy Transition

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 25 (Bernama) -- The government is opening opportunities for all parties, especially local authorities, to adopt Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) systems as part of efforts to transition towards clean energy. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that by installing Solar PV systems at their premises, these entities can save on electricity consumption, generate new renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions. Fadillah, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), cited the example of the Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT) initiative, which installed Solar PV systems at the MBKT Tower's parking area and rooftop. 'The Solar PV system at MBKT is the largest installed on a building owned by a local authority under the Net Energy Metering (NEM 3.0) programme, under the NEM GoMEN category, approved by the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia on Dec 16, 2021. 'It has been operational since Jan 2, 2024, and is estimated to generate 1,147 megawatt-hours (MWh) of green electricity annually, resulting in estimated electricity bill savings of 11 per cent or over RM200,000 per year,' he said. He was speaking to reporters after inspecting the Solar PV installation at the MBKT Tower today during the PETRA Squad East Zone Roadshow, a two-day event held in Kelantan and Terengganu that began yesterday. Fadillah also said the PETRA Squad tour continued to the Large-Scale Solar (LSS) Coara Marang plant to observe its operation firsthand, which is part of the government's initiative under the LSS3 programme. 'The energy capacity generated by this plant is estimated to supply electricity to more than 10,000 households daily and is among the most advanced solar plants in terms of technology and efficiency. 'Besides helping to reduce carbon emissions, the LSS Coara Marang project also serves as a model for disaster-resilient solar plant design suitable for development in flood-prone areas, thereby strengthening the resilience of the country's energy sector,' he said.

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