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The Sun
08-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Johor appreciates RM991m water project, strengthening treated water distribution capacity
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail has expressed his appreciation following the approval of a new water supply infrastructure project worth RM991 million by Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB), which will strengthen the treated water distribution system in the state. His Royal Highness said the approval of the 260 million megalitres per day (MLD) project was finalised through a Project Execution Letter dated July 7, 2025. 'The project will strengthen the capacity of the treated water distribution system, especially in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ),' he said in a Facebook post today. The Regent also announced that Johor is targeting the construction of raw water infrastructure of 2,000 MLD that can meet the water needs of the entire state until 2060. According to him, this includes the Sungai Johor Riverside Water Reservoirs (TAPS) Project (200 MLD), the construction of the Sungai Sedili barrage and TAPS (600 MLD), and the Sungai Pontian barrage and TAPS (100 MLD), which have been approved under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). 'This measure is expected to be able to support the water needs of the industrial, commercial. and domestic sectors for the medium and long term. Therefore, new investors do not need to worry about any water supply disruptions in the future,' the Regent said. - Bernama
New Straits Times
08-07-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Pasir Gudang Hospital must be fully staffed, says Johor Regent
JOHOR BARU: The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, called on the Health Ministry to immediately deploy health workers to the soon-to-open Pasir Gudang Hospital, amid persistent staffing shortages in the state's existing hospitals. Tunku Ismail said the hospital, which is expected to begin operation soon, must be fully staffed to meet the medical needs of Johoreans and relieve congestion at facilities such as Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA), Sultan Ismail Hospital (HSI) and Temenggong Seri Maharaja Tun Ibrahim Hospital. "I urge the Health Ministry to expedite postings and approvals for outstanding vacancies. Health services are not a luxury – they are a fundamental right," His Royal Highness said in a statement on Facebook today. At the same time, Tunku Ismail urged companies operating within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) to offer a minimum wage of RM4,000 to local graduates. "This is crucial to retain talent, ensure fair compensation, and address the long-standing brain drain in Johor," he said, adding that current employers should review their pay scales in line with rising living costs and the need for competitiveness. Tunku Ismail also called on the federal government to formulate a clear initiative to tackle the talent exodus from the state. On infrastructure, he welcomed the RM991 million water supply project approved by Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB), which is expected to deliver an additional 260 million litres per day (mld) to Johor, particularly benefitting the JS-SEZ area. He said that long-term raw water infrastructure plans for up to 2,000 mld have also been approved under the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12). These includes the Sungai Johor Riverside Water Reservoirs (TAPS) Project (200 mld), the Sungai Sedili Barrage and TAPS project (600 mld), and the Sungai Pontian Barrage and TAPS Project (100 mld). "These developments mean investors no longer need to worry about future water supply disruptions," he said, assuring that Johor is building the capacity needed to support its industrial and domestic growth up to 2060. "The well-being of Johoreans is my priority. I will not stop speaking out to ensure their voices are not lost in bureaucratic red tape," Tunku Ismail added.
Business Wire
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Wire
Gear Up for Gameday: GilletteLabs Launching Official NFL Licensed Razors Ahead of the 2025 Season
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gillette, the Official Shave of the NFL, is elevating the gameday experience this NFL season with an exclusive lineup of GilletteLabs Official NFL Licensed Razors. Designed for fans to take pride in every detail of their gameday ritual, these special edition team razors deliver Gillette's best shave * while letting fans rep their team with every stroke. Whether you're gearing up to tailgate, cheering from home, or celebrating a weekend win, this is gameday grooming at its best. Bringing the buzz of gameday to the everyday, the new razor collection features 12 unique GilletteLabs designs, each styled with the iconic team colors and signature marks of beloved NFL franchises. Featured teams include: the Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 'The fandom of the NFL is unmatched and extends well beyond a stadium's seats. Now fans' everyday grooming routines can reflect the same passion and energy they feel each gameday,' said John Claughton, Vice President of North American Grooming at Procter & Gamble. 'Our longstanding partnership with the NFL paired with Gillette's grooming expertise is delivering a must-have razor to the grooming aisle this season. This razor is truly the best a fan can get, bringing the connection every fan feels with their team to their shave routine.' Each razor is crafted with precision and engineered to deliver Gillette's best shave * for fans. Featuring Gillette's best blades and FlexDisc technology, this special edition razor is designed to go the distance of the NFL season and beyond. With blades that last 50% longer ** for up to 30 shaves per cartridge, needing less frequent replacements and delivering a lower cost per shave **, GilletteLabs is every fan's must-have grooming tool to experience the pride and confidence of gameday, every day. Since 2009, Gillette has proudly partnered with the NFL, consistently delivering high-quality grooming products that unite fans through precision technology and unmatched performance. Recent collaborations have included the NFL Salute to Service Razor in support of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), which helps provide compassionate care for the families of America's fallen military heroes. GilletteLabs Official NFL Licensed Razors are available for online presale at select retailers now and will begin rolling into stores nationwide starting later this month. Fans will find full availability of all 12 officially licensed team razors online and in-store at select retailers by mid-August. Check out for specifics on team and retailer availability throughout the season. *Also available as heated **On average vs. Fusion5 For additional team-specific product imagery, media may contact About Gillette For more than 120 years, Gillette has delivered precision technology and unrivaled product performance – improving the lives of over 800 million consumers around the world. From shaving and body grooming to skin care and sweat protection, Gillette offers a wide variety of products including razors, shave gel (gels, foams, and creams), skin care, aftershaves, antiperspirants, deodorants, and body wash. For more information and the latest news on Gillette, visit About Procter & Gamble P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always ®, Ambi Pur ®, Ariel ®, Bounty ®, Charmin ®, Crest ®, Dawn ®, Downy ®, Fairy ®, Febreze ®, Gain ®, Gillette ®, Head & Shoulders ®, Lenor ®, Olay ®, Oral-B ®, Pampers ®, Pantene ®, SK-II ®, Tide ®, Vicks ®, and Whisper ®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
TAPS adapting to care for dogs dropped off by breeder
PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) — Already over puppy capacity yet still willing to nurse 24 dogs back to health after being dropped off at their front door. Tazwell Animal Protective Society, or 'TAPS' in Pekin, is asking for your support as they stretch their resources thin. On Friday, the executive director of TAPS said the person who bred the dogs that were dropped off was doing it unlawfully. At first, TAPS was informed about receiving 24 dogs, but now, they have received a dozen more. TAPS Executive Director Tori Menke said there's not enough space for them, but she's willing to make it work for their shot at a better life. 'Some breeders are not good breeders, they're not ethical breeders, is what I would say,' Menke said. 'They breed for profit and that's all they care about. So when you get some of these dogs from these houses, they have never seen a vet, they've never seen another human, they've never been outside the house. Something like grass is completely new to these dogs.' Taps is collaborating with other local shelters in Fulton County, Peoria, and more to give these dogs proper care. When it comes to fostering, Pet Pack Rescue Initiative said there's always a need. 'There are a lot of dogs that are currently looking for rescue throughout the central Illinois area, and there are not enough foster homes currently available to take all of the dogs that need assistance,' Alyssa Emanuelson, board president of Pet Pack Rescue Initiative said. 'It doesn't matter which rescue or animal control you are talking about. We are all foster-based and we need more fosters to be able to pull dogs.' More information on how to donate to TAPS is available here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Star
28-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Crises call for clear messages
TAPS started going dry for almost 300,000 people soon after a flood knocked out six pumps at a water treatment plant in Kota Tinggi, Johor, on May 20. This affected households and businesses in Johor Baru and Iskandar Puteri, where some endured almost four days without water. The sudden disruption also resulted in countless losses for businesses and factories as major industrial parks were hit too. People also began panic-buying bottled mineral water, fearing a prolonged disruption. My home in Taman Desa Tebrau, Johor Baru, was affected in the early morning of May 21. And like many others caught unaware, I thought it would just be a minor disruption. Subsequently, people in various places reported that they did not have water. There was also a text message circulating about the disruption affecting many places. I only realised the extent of the disruption after I made some calls to water concessionaire Ranhill-SAJ and reported about this in The Star. To be fair, Ranhill-SAJ wrote a short post on their social media platform to alert consumers about the disruption. However, many upset consumers contacted local press offices and took to social media to express frustration over being unable to get through to Ranhill-SAJ's hotline or only receiving inadequate answers from call centre staff, especially regarding when water tankers would arrive in their housing areas and when the water supply would be restored. Realising the severity of the issue, Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi spoke about the disruption on May 22 at the ongoing Johor state assembly and announced that a crisis meeting was being held with the water concessionaire. On May 26, Onn Hafiz made a public apology to Johoreans at the assembly sitting and announced that those affected by the water disruption would receive a 15% rebate on their water bills this month. Residents lining up to get water from a tanker near Perling market in Johor Baru during the recent unscheduled disruption. — Filepic Since the crisis meeting, the authorities, especially the water concessionaire, have been providing regular updates about the progress of water treatment plant repairs, tanker schedules and how they are dealing with the crisis. They explained that the disruption was due to a leak in the raw water pipe network at the water treatment plant in Sungai Johor. They also acknowledged the inconvenience faced by consumers due to the disruption and thanked them for their patience and cooperation. The authorities are also carrying out a detailed investigation into its cause and looking at all aspects to avoid a recurrence. This sudden water cut showed everyone the importance of having proper crisis management during a major incident. It is vital to keep consumers informed and to provide timely updates not just via social media, but also through mainstream media organisations, be it newspapers, television or radio, so that these outlets can disseminate information to their audiences. The water concessionaire should also invest in a system for alerts about scheduled water cuts or sudden disruptions to be sent directly to the account holders' mobile phones via SMS, WhatsApp or even email. I am sure Ranhill-SAJ, which has all the data on account holders statewide, will be able to target their messaging to only those in affected areas. They should also consider conducting regular crisis exercises to ensure that everyone, especially those at the call centres, can provide accurate information during an emergency. I have experienced being without water for long periods during the 1991 and 1992 water crisis in Melaka, when the state's Durian Tunggal dam dried up. I remember waking up in the wee hours of the morning to wait for water tankers to arrive, as there were no smartphones or comprehensive messaging services to provide updates on tanker schedules. I also remember helping elderly folk carry pails of water to their units on the fourth floor of their walk-up apartments. It is always important for those in essential services such as water, electricity and telecommunications to update their crisis management manuals regularly to ensure preparedness. These agencies should use technology to disseminate information because during a crisis, fake news or little information will cause frustration, confusion, panic and chaos.
