Latest news with #Ling
The Star
9 hours ago
- The Star
Johor Perhilitan captures male elephant that strayed into UTM land in Desaru
JOHOR BARU: The Johor Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has captured a wild male elephant on the grounds of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Sungai Cemaran in Desaru near here. Johor health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said the Johor Elephant Capture Unit carried out the task on Thursday (June 19) following efforts that began on Monday in Tanjung Sedili and surrounding areas. "The captured elephant was part of a main group of elephants which became separated from the herd, which a week earlier entered and ravaged coconut and fruit orchards at Desaru Fruit Farm," he said in a Facebook post on Friday (June 20). Ling said the group of elephants had also raided the abundant fruit orchards around Desaru Fruit Farm several weeks ago. – Bernama
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
From Lawas to KM0: Convoy 722 to celebrate Sarawak's journey to autonomy
(From left) Hanim, Yeo and Dr Ling during the press conference. MIRI (June 19): A road expedition involving motorhomes, campervans and four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles will traverse Sarawak next month in conjunction with Sarawak Independence Day. Dubbed Convoy 722, the event is organised by the Miri Recreational Vehicle Campers Association in collaboration with civil rights activists from across Malaysia. The convoy is scheduled to flag off from Lawas on July 18 and conclude at Telok Melano, also known as Kilometre Zero, on July 21. Speaking at a press conference today, organising chairman Yeo Yaw Lee said the convoy is expected to involve 40 to 50 participants travelling in 10 recreational vehicles, including both rented and privately owned units. 'We're offering a five-day travel package at RM500 per participant, inclusive of motorhome rentals. 'However, participants are also welcome to join using their own vehicles,' he said, adding that more vehicles may be added depending on final registration numbers. He said the route will take participants through Limbang, Miri, Bintulu, Sibu, Kapit, Sarikei, Simanggang, Engkilili, Serian, and Kuching before ending in Telok Melano – a symbolic destination in the context of Sarawak's autonomy and heritage. Yeo said the group will also seek a meeting with Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan upon their arrival at Telok Melano. 'This convoy is not only a celebration of Sarawak Independence Day but also a tribute to the late (chief minister) Pehin Sri Adenan Satem, affectionately known as Tok Nan, for his immense contributions to Sarawak,' he said. Beyond commemoration, Convoy 722 aims to raise public awareness about Sarawak's history, state rights, and control over its own resources – elements seen as vital for the state's continued development. To support the initiative, the organisers will sell commemorative T-shirts, accept public donations, and seek sponsorships or grants from elected representatives to help cover costs. For more information or to register, interested participants or donors may call Dr Ling on 0111-8855588, Yeo on 019-8554299, or Wong on 0111-539496. Also present at the press conference were the association's chairman and convoy chief Dr Ling Tung King, as well as assistant secretary Hanim Jaraee. Convoy 722 Sarawak Independence
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Call for urgent action on soil erosion threat in Miri's Taman Lai Pau
Ling points to the torn canvas used to cover the eroded slope in Taman Lai Pau. MIRI (June 19): Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) secretary Alan Ling has urged the Miri City Council (MCC) to take immediate and decisive action to address a serious case of soil erosion in Taman Lai Pau, which has been troubling residents since early January this year. Ling said he received numerous complaints from residents regarding a landslide caused by soil erosion during the rainy season earlier this year. The incident reportedly led to a significant amount of soil slipping into the drainage system, blocking water flow and posing a risk of drain collapsing. 'This issue is extremely concerning and could potentially endanger the safety of those living nearby,' he said, adding that residents have repeatedly lodged complaints, fearing the worsening of the erosion. He said he had formally written to the MCC regarding the issue and also forwarded a copy of the letter to the Land and Survey Department Miri in late April, shortly after residents alerted him to the problem. However, Ling expressed disappointment that no follow-up action has been taken to date. In addition to the formal letter, he said a report was also submitted through the Talikhidmat complaint system in an effort to draw the attention of the relevant authorities. He highlighted that the canvas used to temporarily cover the eroded area has since torn due to prolonged exposure, worsening the situation. 'Every time it rains, more soil flows into the drain, causing further blockages and increasing the risk of the drainage system collapsing,' he explained. Ling warned that continued delays by the authorities could lead to a disaster that may cost lives. 'We cannot afford to wait until a tragedy happens before taking this seriously. The safety and well-being of the residents must be a priority,' he stressed. In view of this, Ling urged MCC and other responsible agencies to take proactive and effective steps to resolve the issue before the next rainy season arrives. 'This is an emergency. It must be treated with urgency and not be pushed aside,' he added. Alan Ling landslide lead miri soil erosion Taman Lai Pau
The Star
3 days ago
- Health
- The Star
New system cuts down on waiting
Staying patient: Patients and their families waiting for their turn to receive medical treatment at Hospital Sultanah Aminah. The new system will streamline the process. JOHOR BARU: Johor's Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) is set to become the first public hospital in Malaysia to adopt a RM1mil smart queue system (SQS) aimed at reducing patients' waiting time. With the SQS, patients will no longer have to take separate queue numbers at the hospital's specialist clinics and pharmacy department. They can obtain a queue number by scanning a QR code with their smartphone and use the same queue number for their medical needs for the day. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the SQS will begin in phases at HSA's specialist clinics before it is fully implemented by the end of the year. 'HSA sees about 2,000 patients each day, making it one of the busiest hospitals in the country. 'Once the SQS is fully implemented, we will hopefully replicate the system in other hospitals, such as Hospital Sultan Ismail and those in other districts to improve public healthcare delivery,' he said after visiting HSA here yesterday. Johor health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon explained that the SQS was developed to address high patient volume and congestion issues faced by the hospital. 'At present, patients need to take a queue number to see a specialist and then take another number to queue up for their medication, which is time consuming. 'The SQS allows patients to know the number of patients ahead of them via a smartphone app so they can move around or go for tea or toilet breaks without worrying about losing their turn,' he added. At present, Ling said the system is being tested and that some patients have begun using it. Onn Hafiz said the SQS was part of the state's ongoing efforts to address issues faced by the hospital, in addition to upgrading eight wards, toilets and surau facilities. The state is working with non-governmental organisations, which had contributed new hospital beds and mattresses as well as an ambulance. He said that Waqaf An-Nur has stationed a mobile clinic at HSA's entrance to provide additional support for the hospital's emergency and trauma department, which tends to get very busy at night and on weekends. 'They will be assisting HSA five days a week to tend to non-critical or level five cases such as fever or cough, which do not require a specialist doctor's attention. 'I have also directed Ling to station at least two additional doctors a day at the emergency and trauma department on a locum basis. I believe that can be done by next week,' he said. When asked about the proposal for a multi-level carpark, Onn Hafiz said a value assessment study has been completed. 'I understand that funding has been secured and the value assessment has just concluded,' he said. Aside from the current practice of parking within hospital grounds, he said patients have the alternative of parking at a free carpark at Pantai Lido, across the road from the hospital. Previously, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced an allocation of RM500mil for first phase upgrades of the hospital on Sept 4, 2023. Among the proposed upgrades include the construction of a polyclinic and multi-storey car park to address hospital congestion.
The Star
4 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Johor sees rise in dengue and HFMD cases
JOHOR BARU: Johor recorded an increase in dengue cases with 159 cases in epidemiological week 24 (ME24), compared to 120 cases the previous week. State health and unity committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said of the 159 cases, 46 (28.9%) were identified as epidemic locality cases and 113 (71.1%) were non-epidemic locality cases. 'Despite the weekly increase, cumulative dengue cases in Johor dropped significantly to 3,157, compared to 7,577 cases during the same period last year,' he said in a statement on Tuesday (June 17). He said Johor Baru district has the highest number of cases with 116 (73%), followed by Kulai with 15 (3.1%), Pontian with seven cases (4.4%), and Muar with six cases (3.8%). 'They were followed by Batu Pahat with five cases (3.1%), Kota Tinggi and Segamat with four cases each (2.5%) as well as Kluang and Mersing with one case each (0.6%), 'However there were no cases recorded in Tangkak,' he said. He also said that Johor Baru, Kulai, Pontian, Muar, Batu Pahat, Kota Tinggi, Segamat and Mersing saw an increase in cases from ME23 to ME24. Ling said 3,263 notices for a total of RM1.63mil were issued this year to date, with 68% of the offenders settling their fines. Meanwhile, hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases have surpassed the alert level since early this year, with 591 new cases reported in ME24, compared to 565 cases in ME23, an increase of 4.6%, bringing the cumulative HFMD cases this year to date to 18,750. Ling said the majority of those affected were children aged below six (14,699 cases, 78.4%), followed by those between seven and 12 years (3480 cases, 18.6%), with the remaining patients aged 13 and above. 'Though no new clusters were reported in ME24, the cumulative cluster total remains at 101, affecting 34 kindergartens, 27 pre-schools, 18 childcare centres, a primary school, and a private residential area,' he said. He also reminded parents and operators of early childhood education centres to take precautionary measures to minimise the risk of infection. The Johor Health Department issued two precautionary notices on March 11, 2025, to raise awareness and encourage preventive action against HFMD outbreaks.
