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The Sun
14-07-2025
- The Sun
Two nabbed as police cripple drug syndicate in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: Police have busted a drug trafficking syndicate operating in the state with the arrest of two individuals during a raid in the Pulau Tikus and Tanjong Tokong areas last Friday. Timur Laut police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the suspects — a 25-year-old local man and a 20-year-old foreign woman were detained during an operation by the district's Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division at about 9.30pm on July 10. He said the team seized 15 compressed packets of dried leaves, believed to be cannabis, wrapped in transparent plastic. 'The drugs are estimated to weigh 8.2kg and are worth RM25,420. They are sufficient for approximately 16,400 doses,' he said in a statement today. Abdul Rozak said the total value of the drugs and items confiscated during the raid is estimated at RM46,890.50. He said initial investigations revealed the syndicate had been active since early this year and was targeting the local market. 'Preliminary urine tests showed the male suspect tested positive for benzodiazepines. He also has four previous criminal records. The female suspect tested negative and has no prior record,' he added. Both suspects have been remanded for seven days, from July 11 to 17, to facilitate investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment, along with not less than 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction. Abdul Rozak said police will continue to intensify efforts to curb drug-related activities and syndicates in the state. 'We will strengthen cooperation with other agencies through information sharing and a holistic approach to combat drug distribution,' he said. Members of the public with information on drug activities are urged to contact the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department at 012-2087222.
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Penang open to renegotiating Karpal Singh Drive reclamation project
BATU KAWAN: The Penang government has expressed willingness to renegotiate the proposed land reclamation project off Karpal Singh Drive following concerns raised by the NGO ProtectKarpal. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stated that the state remains committed to adhering to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process before making any final decisions. Chow clarified that the public engagement session concluded on June 30, and the developer must address all concerns before proceeding. The project developer has until February next year to secure EIA approval. 'If approval is not granted, the project may not proceed. If approved, we are open to reviewing implementation methods to minimise environmental impact,' he said after officiating a new public market and hawker centre in Bandar Cassia. The ProtectKarpal group, consisting mainly of Karpal Singh Drive residents, raised objections regarding construction methods and environmental risks. They also urged the gazetting of the nearby Middle Bank as a marine sanctuary due to its ecological significance. Chow acknowledged these concerns, stating the state government is open to discussions despite an existing agreement between the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and the developer. 'Adjusting the project scale may require compromises, particularly in land allocation, but balancing development and sustainability is crucial,' he added. The RM1 billion Jelutong landfill redevelopment, initiated in 2020, remains under scrutiny as environmental assessments continue. Meanwhile, the RM46 million Bandar Cassia public market and hawker centre project is set for completion by June 2027. - Bernama
Malaysiakini
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
MCA Youth raps govt over lack of updates on Putra Heights reconstruction
MCA Youth has urged the government to sufficiently address concerns raised by Putra Heights residents who remain in the dark over reconstruction efforts for their homes affected by the April 1 gas explosion. Selangor MCA Youth chief Tan Jie Sen asserted that despite the government allocating RM46 million for the repair of homes and public infrastructure damaged by the fire, residents have been left in limbo with no progress updates.
New Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Penang open to renegotiating reclamation off Persiaran Karpal Singh
BATU KAWAN: The state government has signalled its readiness to renegotiate the proposed land reclamation project off Persiaran Karpal Singh following concerns raised by the ProtectKarpal group. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government remained committed to upholding the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, and any decision would be based on its outcome. The state government has given the project developer until February next year to obtain the EIA approval, he added. "The public hearing ended on June 30 and the company needs to review the concerns raised and address them accordingly," said Chow. "Should the EIA approval not be granted, the project may not proceed. If approved, we can renegotiate and scrutinise the work methods to minimise any issues." He was responding to ProtectKarpal — the Protect Karpal Singh Drive Action Committee, a group protesting the project — which claimed that the state was willing to scale down the reclamation project. Chow confirmed the claim and said the state government was open to considering the group's requests. He also said while an agreement existed between the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and the developer, the state government was open to renegotiation. "Scaling down the project will not necessarily affect the contract, but will require some 'sacrifices' on our part, particularly the land we are supposed to receive from the reclamation. "Sometimes, we have to make sacrifices or adjust our share to ensure a balanced outcome that benefits Penang and protects the environment." ProtectKarpal met Chow more than a week ago and submitted its demands, including a full rejection of the proposed reclamation due to potential ecological damage. It also called for Middle Bank, a seagrass-rich coastal area near the proposed project site, to be immediately gazetted as a marine sanctuary, citing its importance to local fisheries and ecological stability. In 2020, PDC signed a RM1 billion deal with PLB Engineering Bhd to develop and rehabilitate the Jelutong landfill. The site was originally a sanitary landfill, but since 2002, only construction debris and garden waste have been allowed. Earlier, Chow was met at the groundbreaking ceremony for the first and largest market complex in Batu Kawan. Costing RM46 million including earthworks, the project is expected to be completed by June 2027.
Borneo Post
27-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sibu Parliamentary Service Centre to hold special subsidised food drive at Medan Supermarket on June 28
File photo provided by the service centre shows people lining up to buy the food packages at subsidised prices. SIBU (June 27): The Sibu Parliamentary Service Centre will hold the special subsidised food drive at the Medan Supermarket of Jalan Wawasan here tomorrow (June 28), running from 11.30am to 2.30pm. According to Sibu MP Oscar Ling, his team has prepared 1,000 sets of food packages, priced as RM30 each. 'The price is a discount of 32 per cent, off the original RM46 per set. 'They (food packages) will be up for sale on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last,' he said in a statement, also advising the public to come to the drive at staggered time to avoid congestion. The items per package include a 10kg of 3A Boy white rice, one pack of Lihua noodles, one pack of biscuits, and 10 eggs. 'Each household is only allowed to purchase one set. 'After registration, each person is also entitled to get a coupon that would allow them to purchase one pack of milk formula. 'For milk priced RM20 and above, there will be a RM5 rebate.' The MP also reminded the people not to miss the special promotion and to come early for the event. 'This subsidy programme is a monthly initiative run by our service team, and it takes place at different venues across Sibu. 'The Madani Government has specially designed this with a core objective of helping to reduce the people's financial burden,' he said.
