73 drug addiction hotspots nationwide rehabilitated as of August
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) has successfully reduced drug addiction in 73 high-risk areas (KBT) throughout the country as of August. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said it represents 47 per cent of the total number of KBT nationwide, which currently stands at 155 areas. “By the end of […]
Hot spell: 406 hotspots areas identified nationwide
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has identified a total of 406 hotspots across the country via satellite. Its director of Fire and Rescue Operations, Datuk Ahmad Irzam Osman said the areas include Mukah and Miri in Sarawak; Dungun and Kemaman in Terengganu; Kuantan in Pahang; Pasir Mas and Bachok in Kelantan and […]
Police identify six “hotspots” in Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak police have identified six “hotspots” in the state for the 15th general election (GE15). Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the areas involved mostly urban seats, such as Bandar Kuching, Stampin, Lanang, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri. Apart from that, he said, police will be monitoring several seats with increase in […]
C4i system for faster response to fire and emergency incidents
By Noor Syahhira Hady & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is ready to mobilise its personnel to several hotspots in the state that are flood-prone. Bomba director-general Datuk Seri Mohammad Hamdan Wahid said due to the current climate change, personnel had been deployed to monitor, evacuate and rescue those affected. […]
Police to conduct snap checks on hotspots
MIRI: The police will conduct snap checks around the city during the Gawai Dayak celebration using mobile patrol vehicles. Miri deputy police chief Supt Sabri Zainol said several hotspots have been identified where the snap checks would be conducted. He revealed that such checks, dubbed Ops Gawai had started on Saturday (May 29) from 9 […]
HIDE able to identify potential Covid-19 hotspots despite blindspots in system
PUTRAJAYA: The Hotspots Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system is able to identify shopping malls which are potential Covid-19 hotspots despite ‘blindspots’ in the system. National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the blindspot occurs when visitors fail to scan the MySejahtera QR code, though most business premises have been registered in the […]
67 rabies-risk areas in Sarawak
SIBU: The Sarawak Veterinary Services Department (DVSS) has identified 67 rabies-risk areas in the state. This scary fact was made known by the director, Dr Adrian Susin, who pointed out that one of the 67 is Sibu district. “This is one of the rabies hotspots in the state,” he said in a statement. Another scary […]
No haze hotspots so far
KUCHING: Sarawak has not record any haze hotspots so far, said State Fire and Rescue (Bomba) director Khirudin Drahman. Based on Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre’s record, the state’s hotspot distribution and density maps are looking better compared to previously. As of Aug 12, the state recorded 33 hotspots and of these, Miri recorded the most […]
13 open fire hotspots in Miri
KUCHING: Thirty-three hotspots were reported statewide and of that number, Miri recorded the most with 13 hotspots. Director of State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), Khirudin Drahman said Bomba would conduct daily patrols to prevent open fires. “I have instructed all zone and station heads to go down to the field to engage and advocate,” […]
