Day: June 10, 2024

MELAKA, The remains of Hadi Asyraf Mad Idris, 29, who died in the accident on Jalan Kuantan-Segamat near the Bahau three-way junction, were laid to rest at the Padang Temu Muslim Cemetery at 10 pm today.

He was buried beside his father, Mad Idris Mad Said, who died about two months ago, after funeral prayer was performed at Ar Raudhah Mosque, Padang Temu.

Safura Mad Idris, 47, said while the family has accepted the loss of their youngest sibling among 12, they are still grieving, especially since they lost their father in April, at the end of Ramadan.

‘I last saw Hadi Asyraf when he visited my food stall in Duyong last month. Just two months after our father’s passing, he joined him,” Safura said.

‘My brother was a devoted son. While our father was alive, he and our other brother took turns caring for him,” Safura told Bernama here tonight.

Safura shared that her brother had temporarily left his job as a bus attendant at the same company to care for their late father, only to return to work several year
s later.

Meanwhile in Alor Gajah, the remains of another victim, Hamzah Ahmad, 60, were laid to rest at the Kampung Londang Muslim Cemetery here, at 11. 30 pm.

Earlier, over 100 congregants performed the funeral prayer for the deceased, an operations assistant at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Jeram, Masjid Tanah, at Al-Ehsan Kampung Londang Mosque at 10.50 pm.

Also in attendance was State Works, Infrastructure, Public Amenities and Transportation Committee chairman Datuk Hameed Mytheen Kunju Basheer.

The accident which occurred early today, involved a bus carrying 39 passengers including two drivers.

It overturned on a roadside slope after losing control and colliding with a trailer transporting steel coils.

The passengers, mostly teachers from SK Jeram, Masjid Tanah, and their children, were on their way to Terengganu for a benchmarking programme.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary in the northeastern part of Cambodia remains an important habitat for Sarus Cranes (Grus antigone sharpie), according to NatureLife Cambodia Organisation.

‘On May 31, our field team recorded 14 Sarus Cranes, including 6 juveniles, during the last crane census for the wintering season 2023-2024. This result suggests the number of cranes in the Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary has remained stable compared with recent years,’ the source said in a recent news release.

Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary is also one of the priority remaining nesting habitats for the Lower Mekong Basin population of Eastern Sarus Crane, which breeds in dry forest habitat during the Cambodian wet season, it added.

With the gathering of these birds in May, this is proof that this wildlife sanctuary still maintains its crucial role in providing a key habitat for this vulnerable species, it said, pointing out that right now, the biodiversity team of NatureLife Cambodia is conducting the nest searching and monitoring wit
h purpose to increase breeding successful rate.

Sarus Cranes are the tallest birds on Earth, with adults reaching heights of 1.7 metres and weighing 5-12 kg. They breed during the rainy season, from May to October, usually in large wetland grasslands within wildlife sanctuaries in Cambodia.

During the breading period, cranes move to Preah Vihear, Rattanakiri, Mondulkiri provinces for nesting, and during the non-breeding period, they go to the wetland of Takeo, Kampot, and other provinces around Tonle Sap for foraging.

The species is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and faces numerous threats, including habitat conversion, human disturbance, and egg and chick stealing.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse

KUCHING, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today gave people a peek into the proposed Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P), another of its roadmap towards green energy to ensure a sustainable, clean and prosperous energy future for the state.

He said the comprehensive policy will also involve collaborations with other countries on matters such as sharing technologies and job creation.

‘By embracing the principles of innovation, inclusivity and global best practices, the SET-P envisions a multi-dimensional approach that integrates policy, regulation, technology, infrastructure and community engagement.

‘Some refer to this concept as ‘hypernomics’, highlighting the transformative impact of leveraging advanced infrastructure and fostering robust community involvement,’ he said in his keynote address at the launching of the Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Conference and Exhibition 2024 (APGH 2024) here.

Abang Johari said ‘hypernomics’ envisions a synergistic framework where these elements work i
n harmony, driving down costs and significantly enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of Sarawak’s energy transition efforts.

He also announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy in Sarawak as a hub of innovation, research and development as well as bringing together experts to pioneer cutting-edge technologies harnessing renewable resources.

‘This centre will spearhead its setup and management, symbolising our commitment to innovation and progress in the clean energy sector. It will drive advancements in clean energy domains such as hydrogen, hydroelectric, solar energy, biomass and other emerging forms,’ he said.

Apart from that, he said as Sarawak is developing the Sarawak Hydrogen Roadmap, the state through its Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability has secured a prestigious study grant on hydrogen energy from South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance.

‘This grant will enable us to embark on a groundbreaking study to develop the Sarawak Hydrogen Roadmap,
a comprehensive blueprint for harnessing the immense potential of hydrogen energy. We aim to advance Sarawak’s leadership in the hydrogen economy by partnering with South Korea to explore innovative strategies for hydrogen production and utilisation.

“The Sarawak Hydrogen Roadmap will guide our efforts, covering technological advancements, infrastructure development, and regulatory frameworks. Through collaboration, we seek economic growth, job creation and environmental stewardship, contributing to global sustainability goals,’ he said.

Meanwhile, Abang Johari said at a press conference that the study grant initiative is one of the South Korean government’s decarbonisation efforts.

‘I do not have the figure but it is quite substantial … since we have the feedstock we can work together with the Koreans. That is why we want to produce that hydrogen here and that hydrogen will be brought to Korea.

‘Actually they (South Korea) are now building a terminal in the power plant. The moment the terminal is produ
cing about six gigawatts using coal, they are changing the coal to biomass and also through hydrogen,’ he said.

The inaugural APGH 2024 from June 10 to 12 gathers industry leaders, policymakers, experts and stakeholders from around the globe to explore and promote the potential of green hydrogen.

The conference features an extensive programme, including keynote addresses, panel discussions, technical sessions and a comprehensive exhibition showcasing the latest advancements in green hydrogen technology.

With over 100 exhibitors and 500 delegates, the event is set to be a catalyst for new projects, investments and partnerships.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

The recruitment of new civil servants of the 7th-mandate Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) is based on meritocracy, transparency, justice, inclusiveness and effectiveness.

The main principles for the recruitment were underscored by Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, while presiding over the closing ceremony of the 2023 training course and the opening ceremony of the new training course for 2024 of the Royal School of Administration (RSA), held at the National Institute of Education here this morning.

The new principles have been well applauded by the public, the Premier underlined.

Since August 2023, the RGC, through the Ministry of Civil Service, has recruited new civil servants for six times, and the seventh one has been in preparation, he recalled, adding that only two ministries – the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports – have been authorised to recruit new civil servants.

According to Samdech Thipadei, the
secondary school teacher recruitment of attracted more than 50,000 applicants, but only some 30,000 were qualified to compete for 441 seats. For the recruitment of 1,300 new primary school teachers, there are over 67,000 candidates, but only 38,000 are qualified to sit for the entrance exams to be held soon.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse