Day: June 18, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) — The National Coastal Vulnerability Index (NCVI), which is a vital indicator in the 2nd National Coastal Zone Physical Plan (RPP-2), provides an initial indication on the level of vulnerability or damage to coastal areas in the country.

PlanMalaysia deputy director-general (Planning) Md Nazri Abdullah said that relevant authorities could evaluate the risk of disasters that hit the country in the future using the index, and also plan for various controlled development to be done in the area.

“If previously, we only focused on a small scope, such as looking at the risk of flooding, coastal erosion and such, but the current situation has changed due to global warming and the rising sea levels, so we (PlanMalaysia) have discussed and agreed with stakeholders, including the Department of Irrigation and Drainage as well as the Malaysian National Water Research Institute to include this index in the RPP-2.

“The aim is to provide basic information on the level of vulnerability (damage) for certain areas because we conduct this study (RPP-2) on a large scale, we need a basis to give us an initial view,” he said as a guest on Bernama TV’s Ruang Bicara programme tonight that discussed the RPP-2.

RPP-2, which was launched by Housing and Local Goverment Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican on June 14, is a guiding document for planning development in coastal areas to create a Liveable Malaysia.

According to Reezal Merican, it was created as a preparatory step to tackle climate change and to ensure conservation and preservation of environmentally-sensitive areas, especially in coastal regions.

Md Nazri said NCVI was created after taking into consideration the data that showed almost 24 per cent of residents in Malaysia live in coastal areas.

“So commitment from all parties, including the state local authorities, to react to changes in the environment around them and realise the risk of vulnerability to areas where 24 per cent of Malaysians live is important,” he added.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

JOHOR BAHRU, June 17 (Bernama) — Perak qari (male reciter) Aiman Ridhwan Mohamad Ramlan and qariah (female reciter) Sofizah Mousin from Selangor were crowned as the 1443H/2020 national-level Al-Quran recitation champions in their respective categories at the Iskandar Islamic Centre here tonight.

Both took home RM15,000 in cash each with an additional RM10,000 to perform the Haj, as well as a souvenir and a participation certificate.

The runners-up position went to qari Muhammad Umar Syazuli Mohd Tahir from Penang and qariah Sarrul Munirah Haris from Melaka, who each received RM10,000 in cash and RM10,000 to perform the Haj, along with a souvenir and a participation certificate.

Third place was won by qari Azraie Abdul Hak from Melaka and qariah Nurul Syafiqah Nardi from Perak and each received RM7,500, in addition to RM10,000 to perform the Haj, a souvenir and a certificate.

In the 30 juzuk (chapters) memorisation event for hafiz (someone who knows the entire al-Quran by heart), Abdullah Ulwan Ismail of Kelantan was crowned the winner, followed by Shahrul Hanifi Shahrul Yusri from Negeri Sembilan, and Ahmad Huzaifah Ahmad Fauzi of Selangor in third.

Nurjahidah Hadirah Alliar@Ilyas of Johor was announced as the winner in the women’s memorisation category, followed by Asma’ Insyirah Salleh Sani from Negeri Sembilan and Athirah Salihah Al-Azmi from the Federal Territory came in third.

The champion took home RM12,000 in cash and an additional RM10,000 to perform the Haj and a trophy, while the runner-up got RM8,000 with RM10,000 to perform the Haj, and third place won RM6,500 in cash as well as RM10,000 to perform the Haj. Other contestants received a consolation prize of RM2,000 each.

In the 20 juzuk memorisation event, Ahmad Ikmal Mohd Ridhuan from Johor emerged champion followed by Muhammad Adib Ahmad Rozaini from Perak and Ahmad Adil Luqman Nor Ismail from Selangor in third place.

In the women’s category, Nurul Husna Abdul Aziz from Kedah was announced as the winner followed by Auni Nasuha Md Noh from Negeri Sembilan and Aqilah Sulhi Ahmad Rozaini from Perak in third.

The champion took home RM7,000 in cash and an additional RM7,000 to perform the Umrah while the runner-up won RM5,000 and third place, RM3,000. Other contestants received a consolation prize of RM1,500 each.

Meanwhile, for the 10 juzuk recitation event, Muhammad Jibril Mohd Hanafiah from Pahang was announced as the winner followed by Danish Farhan Abdul Razak from Penang and Muhammad Asyraf Amir from Johor in third place.

In the woman’s category, Fatimah Azzahra Mohd Shahrol from Johor was crowned as champion, followed by Siti Nabilah Zamri from Melaka in and Nur Izzati Norazmi from the Federal Territory in third.

The champion took home RM5,000 in cash and a trophy while the runner-up got RM4,000 and third place received RM2,000. Other contestants received a consolation prize of RM1,000.

Earlier, the Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and his wife Che’ Puan Besar Khaleeda Bustamam consented to closing the event and handing over the prizes to the winners, which also saw Johor emerging as overall champions.

Also present were the Menteri Besar of Johor Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad.

The event was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on June 12 and took place for six days with 110 participants representing 14 states who were judged by 12 recitation judges and 14 memorisation judges.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) — The National Farmers’ Organisation (NAFAS) has started importing whole chickens from poultry producers with the first stockpile of 21 metric tonnes in one container set to arrive today.

Farmers Organisation Board (LPP), in a statement, said the supply was imported from poultry producers that had obtained approval from the Department of Veterinary Services.

“The next chicken supply will be brought into the country on Monday, namely three containers that will be placed in the NAFAS freezer room in Sungai Bakap, Penang,” the statement read.

It added that LPP, through NAFAS and State Farmers’ Organisations (PPN), has been given the main task of implementing the chicken buffer stock programme to stabilise the country’s chicken supply needs.

According to LPP, the programme would be implemented in stages, in collaboration with the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) and PPN, especially in terms of cold room facilities usage.

In addition, LPP said that the distribution of chicken would be done through PPN, Area Farmers’ Organisations (PPK) and FAMA networks, while LPP would monitor the implementation of import scheduling by NAFAS.

The Selangor, Johor and Perak PPNs have been selected to assist NAFAS in carrying out the programme and other PPNs would also be included based on current needs.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KANGAR, June 18 (Bernama) — After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing seventh edition of the Perkampungan Sunnah (Sunnah Village), held from June 17 to 19, at the Alwi Mosque, received an overwhelming response.

Hafiz Ahmad Hafiz Jaafar, the programme director, said that as of today, more than 20,000 visitors had attended the programme, most of whom were young.

“Apart from the overwhelming response, the presence of youths is a positive sign that they are increasingly interested in the religious programme and want to find the truth,” he told Bernama here today.

He said apart from the people of Perlis, visitors from Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Cambodia also participated in the programme.

“Due to a large number of visitors and most of the hotels are fully booked, the organisers have requested cooperation from the management of Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail Mosque and Darul Ibadah Mosque to give permission to some visitors to use the facilities and sleep in the mosque,” he said.

Hafiz Ahmad said the programme, themed ‘Bangkit Membela Sunnah’, has lined up various activities such as religious lectures and forums related to the Sunnah to provide necessary information to the public.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

JELI, June 18 (Bernama) — Suffering from ‘prolapsed intervertebral disc’ or slipped disc from the age of 16 did not deter Wan Muhammad Akram Zahid from Sekolah Menengah Sains Jeli from scoring 9As in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2021 examination.

Wan Muhammad Akram, 18, said he did not expect to excel in the examination as he had once given up on continuing his studies for fear of having to bother his parents, teachers and friends.

“I used to think what is the point of me studying hard when I can’t work well due to this illness.

“Nevertheless, I persevere to stay motivated because I want to repay my parents for everything that they have sacrificed for me,” he told Bernama when met at his school recently.

The youngest of four siblings from Kampung Laut, Tumpat, said due to his illness, he could not sit or stand for more than 10 minutes and even had to study in a prone position in the school dormitory.

“I was absent from school for two months due to my health problems and had to attend online tuition classes so as not to miss lessons.

“I would like to thank the school for providing a special chair to allow me to sit comfortably in the classroom,” said Wan Muhammad Akram who hoped to become an orthopaedic specialist in the future.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency