Day: June 6, 2022

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Enforcement of permit to enter Kledang Saiong Permanent Forest Reserve postponed

TAPAH, June 6 (Bernama) — The enforcement of permit to enter permanent forest reserves to carry out recreational activities through seasonal passes in the Bukit Kledang area, Kledang Saiong Forest Reserve has been postponed until further notice, said Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Saarani Mohamad.

He said the matter would be further discussed in the state executive council meeting next week.

“I have informed Perak Forestry director Datuk Mohamed Zin Yusop to take note of the matter and take the necessary action,” he said told reporters after attending the Moh Mengopi programme here today.

The Perak State Forestry Department has recently announced that the enforcement of permit to enter permanent forest reserves for the purpose of carrying out daily recreational activities through seasonal passes at the area will take effect next month.

According to the announcement, Malaysian citizens will be charged between RM10 and RM200 while the permit fees for foreigners are from RM400 to RM800 with a processing fee of RM20.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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Two killed by suspected drunk driver in Merlimau

MELAKA, June 6 (Bernama) — A motorcyclist and his pillion rider died after a car, with a suspected drunk driver, crashed into their machine at Jalan Serkam Pantai, Merlimau, Jasin this morning.

Melaka Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Supt Amran @ Mohamad Zaki Omar said in the 7.45 am incident, Yamaha Ego Avantis motorcyclist Ezuddin Mohammad, 50, and his pillion rider Surayah Muhamat, 48, died at the scene from severe injuries to the head and body.

“Preliminary investigations found that before the incident, Ezuddin and Surayah as well as Ya’akob Mohamad, 57, who was riding a Yamaha Lagenda motorcycle, were heading to Merlimau from Melaka, while the car, believed driven by a drunk man, was travelling from Merlimau towards Melaka,” he said in a statement today.

He said the driver lost control of the Perodua Myvi and entered the opposite lane before colliding with the two motorcycles, causing Ya’akob’s vehicle to catch fire.

Amran said the car also hit another motorcycle belonging to Norazah Md Diah, 55, that was parked on the roadside, before crashing into a house belonging to Nazira Saidin, 40.

He said Ya’akob, who suffered minor injuries, was sent to the Melaka Hospital for treatment. The driver also sustained injuries to his face.

The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

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KL International Book Festival 2022 expected to meet targeted number of visitors

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) — After two years of being held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kuala Lumpur International Book Festival 2022 (PBAKL 2022) starting on June 3 is believed to be able to attract 700,000 to one million visitors.

The PBKAL 2022 organising committee chairman, Mohd Khair Ngadiron said this projection was based on the arrival of over 50,000 visitors per day, an encouraging response, at the venue, Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre.

“Initially, in organising PBAKL 2022, we were rather worried that the public would still be fearful about going out after the COVID-19 pandemic. But perhaps they were also missing books, so the response to the festival this time could be extraordinary,” he told Bernama, here.

Mohd Khair said various efforts were made to reach the target, including promoting PBAKL 2022 via social media and putting up banners and advertisement boards around Klang Valley.

“This festival also offers a difference in terms of the programme content and for the first time, held in hybrid form, combining the physical from June 3 to 12 and online from June 1 to 15 to enable everyone to participate in the programme.

“Several activities are also held daily such as the book exhibition and talk shows, besides the Laman Santai Seni involving poets and singers in order to attract more people,” he added.

Meanwhile, a visitor, M. Shavinashiny, 16, who was at the book festival for the first time, said she was excited as she could even meet some of the book writers.

“I’ve come here to look for reference books and novels. I am delighted to be able to meet many people including writers and novelists,” she said.

Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) student, Abd Raziq Ghazali, 22, said the holding of PBAKL 2022 in the physical form, brought back fond memories of the past festivals which were fun, before COVID-19 hit the country.

“The last time I was at PBAKL was in 2019 and I am happy to be able to attend it this time after two years,” he added.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency