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Daily Express
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Express
Emergency mission saves Banggi teen in respiratory distress
Published on: Thursday, July 03, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 03, 2025 By: Patimang Abdul Ghani Text Size: A Medevac mission was launched immediately after MMEA receive a call from the clinic's medical officer. KUDAT: A quick response by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) here saved the life of a 14-year-old girl suffering from breathing difficulties on Banggi Island on Wednesday night. The girl, Anisa Aman Shah, was initially treated at Karakit Health Clinic but required urgent transfer to Kudat Hospital due to her worsening condition. MMEA Kudat Maritime Zone Director, Commander Hasbullah Omar, said a medical evacuation (Medevac) mission was launched immediately after receiving a call from the clinic's medical officer. Cenderawasih 10 was deployed to transport the patient, accompanied by her father and a Health Ministry staff, from Karakit Jetty to Marina Jetty in Kudat. The vessel arrived at the jetty around 11pm, and the girl was transferred to an ambulance for emergency treatment at Kudat Hospital. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Express
Kota Marudu hospital upgrades radiology services with MDCT scanner
Published on: Monday, June 30, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 30, 2025 By: Patimang Abdul Ghani Text Size: James (fourth from right) and Dr Abd Kahar (third from right) after officiating the opening of the Radiology Department building and launching the use of the MDCT Scanner at Kota Marudu Hospital. KOTA MARUDU: Kota Marudu Hospital now has a dedicated Radiology Department building equipped with a Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT) scanner, expected to significantly improve diagnostic services for patients from Kota Marudu, Pitas, and Kudat – a population of over 192,000. Sabah Community Development and People's Wellbeing Minister Datuk James Ratib said the addition will reduce reliance on specialist hospitals in Kota Kinabalu, which previously handled 1,500–1,800 CT scan referrals annually from the three districts. 'This technology speeds up diagnosis and improves accuracy, allowing patients to receive earlier and more effective treatment,' he said at the launch ceremony on Monday. James also announced the delivery of eight hemodialysis machines under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Health Aid Scheme: four to Kudat Hospital, two each to Kota Marudu and Pitas Hospitals. A total of 100 units have been donated statewide to boost rural dialysis access. 'These contributions ease financial burdens on patients and improve their quality of life, especially in remote areas,' he added. Also present were Sabah Health Department Deputy Director Datuk Dr Abd Kahar Abd Asis, and local assemblymen Datuk Mohammad Mohamarin (Banggi), Datuk Hendrus Anding (Tandek), and Kota Marudu district officer Meirin Sugara. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
26-06-2025
- Daily Express
Viet fishing boat with six crew members detained
Published on: Thursday, June 26, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 26, 2025 By: Patimang Abdul Ghani Text Size: The six Vietnamese fishermen arrested. KUDAT: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) intercepted a Vietnamese fishing vessel carrying six crew members in waters some 13 nautical miles northeast of Pulau Tigabu, near Pitas, on Monday. MMEA Kudat Maritime Zone Director Hasbullah Omar said the interception followed a tip-off from the public. 'Upon receiving the information, patrol boat Cenderawasih 10, which was conducting routine operations, was immediately dispatched to the area to investigate,' he said in a statement Wednesday. The vessel was spotted around 5.50am, and when approached, they attempted to flee but were successfully stopped by the enforcement team. Aboard the vessel were six Vietnamese men aged between 27 and 44, all of whom failed to produce any valid identification documents. 'A further inspection found fishing equipment made of iron, believed to be used for catching sea cucumbers (balat), as well as some 300 litres of diesel. 'All six individuals, along with the vessel and its contents, were taken into custody for further investigation. The total value of the seized items is estimated to be close to RM2 million,' said Hasbullah. The case is being investigated under the Fisheries Act 1985 and the Immigration Act 1959/63. Hasbullah urged local communities, particularly those in the maritime sector, to assist enforcement efforts by reporting any suspicious or illegal activity at sea to the Kudat Operations Centre at 088-611858 or the MMEA emergency line at 999, both of which operate 24 hours a day. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
25-06-2025
- Daily Express
Vietnamese fishing boat detained off Pitas coast
Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 25, 2025 By: Patimang Abdul Ghani Text Size: The detained fishing vessel. PITAS: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a suspected Vietnamese fishing vessel 13 nautical miles northeast of Tigabu Island here on Monday. Kudat Maritime Zone Director Hasbullah Omar said the operation followed a public tip-off, which prompted the deployment of patrol boat Cenderawasih 10 to the area. The suspect vessel was spotted at around 5.50am and attempted to flee but was successfully intercepted and boarded by enforcement officers. Checks revealed six Vietnamese men, aged between 27 and 44, onboard without any valid identification documents, along with fishing equipment and about 300 litres of diesel. All six individuals and the boat were detained for further investigation under the Fisheries Act 1985 and Immigration Act 1959/63, with the seized assets valued at nearly RM2 million. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
13-06-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Whale carcass found floating near Kudat jetty
Published on: Friday, June 13, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 13, 2025 By: Patimang Abdul Ghani Text Size: The whale carcass. KUDAT: The carcass of a whale measuring about 4.8 metres long and weighing an estimated 200 kilograms was found floating near the marine jetty here on Wednesday afternoon. The sighting drew a crowd of curious residents and local fishermen to the scene. Advertisement Officers from the Kudat Fisheries Department, Wildlife Department, and Sabah Parks were dispatched following a report of the discovery. The whale carcass was later moved to the beach at Kampung Tampakan and temporarily buried near the shoreline. Authorities plan to extract the whale's skeleton for educational or exhibition purposes in the future. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
