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Barnama
24-06-2025
- Climate
- Barnama
JKR Allocates RM2.5 Mln To Upgrade Drainage System In Kg Kota, Kelantan
KOTA BHARU, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Public Works Department (JKR) has allocated RM2.5 million to upgrade the concrete drainage system in Mukim Kampung Kota, Salor, to resolve stagnant floodwater issues that have persisted for over two decades, said state JKR director Nik Soh Yaakob. 'The first phase involves an allocation of RM772,900 under the MADANI Adopted Village programme, which covers the upgrading of 700 metres of concrete drains from Lorong Pok San to Wakaf Sena. 'Work on the first phase began in mid-April and is expected to be completed by mid-July,' he told reporters after inspecting the progress of monsoon drain installation works in Kampung Kota, Salor, today.
New Straits Times
24-06-2025
- Climate
- New Straits Times
RM2.5mil drainage project brings hope to 1,000 flood weary villagers in Kota Baru
KOTA BARU: A drainage upgrade project worth about RM2.5 million will help address a long-standing flood issue affecting more than 1,000 residents in Kampung Kota here, one of the villages adopted under the Kampung Angkat Madani programme. Kelantan Public Works Department director Nik Soh Nik Yaacoub said the two-phase project involved upgrading the drainage system in several villages, including Kampung Kota and Kampung Wakaf Sena. He said the first phase, which began in April, costs RM772,900 and spans 700m, from Kampung Kota to Kampung Gaung. "It is expected to be completed by mid-July. We hope it will resolve the issue of stagnant floodwaters which have long troubled villagers." Speaking after visiting the project in Kampung Kota today, Nik Soh said the second phase, which costs about RM1.7 million, involved regular maintenance and further infrastructure improvements. Deputy executive councillor for public works, infrastructure, water and rural development Saizol Ismail thanked the federal government for implementing the project. He said villagers in the area have endured floods for 20 years, primarily caused by damaged drainage structures. "We hope this project will be completed before the next monsoon season."
New Straits Times
12-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Selangor Customs seize over RM770,000 worth of prohibited goods in Port Klang
KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor Customs Department thwarted attempts to smuggle four types of prohibited goods into the country, with total seizures estimated at RM772,000, including unpaid duties and taxes. Its director, Tun Norlela Azumi Ramli, said the enforcement division made the seizures in four separate operations at the Free Zone areas of Port Klang in March. In the first case, the enforcement team detained a 20-foot container carrying 10,000kg of rice on March 25. Tun Nurlela Azmi said checks showed that the rice had been imported without a valid permit. "The goods were falsely declared as basil seed, mixed leaf, and mixed spices in an attempt to evade the import permit requirement under Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas). "The estimated value of the seized rice was RM170,000, with RM68,000 in unpaid duties and taxes," she said in a statement today. The second seizure, made on March 20, involved a 40-foot container holding 147,600 units of electrical accessories valued at RM163,622.50. She said the importer was believed to have used incorrect declarations and tariff codes to avoid obtaining approval from the Energy Commission (ST) and SIRIM. The unpaid duties and taxes involved were estimated at RM57,768.18. In the third case, Tun Nurlela Azmi said customs officers seized 492 units of electric bicycles worth RM123,000 from a 40-foot container on March 25. The importer allegedly declared the items as bicycle parts to avoid the need for a permit from the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI). The final case involved a shipment of 7,320 litres of ethyl alcohol, found on March 20. The goods, believed to have originated from Europe, were declared as ethanol solution to evade permit requirements from the department's director-general. The seized alcohol was valued at RM73,200 with unpaid duties and taxes totalling RM117,229. Tun Norlela Azmi also urged the public to assist the department in combating smuggling activities involving cigarettes, liquor, firecrackers, drugs, vehicles and other contraband, warning that such crimes not only affect national revenue but also pose a threat to public safety and national security.
