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Villagers: Found Minerals That Look Like Gold

ironmaid89 — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:51:39 +0800

Villagers digging at the construction site for what is believed to be pyrite

Villagers of Kampung Boluuh Bongkol, Pitas are believed to have found minerals that look like gold on a hill near a road construction site.

Several videos are being circulated showing the villagers have collected what look like gold minerals from the hill.

The villagers are said to have been digging the soil for the past two days, including at night, for the minerals.

However, there is no confirmation that they are pure gold.

A close-up of the minerals.

Geologist Professor Dr Felix Tongkul said based on the photos, they look like pyrite.

“It looks like pyrite to me, the so-called ‘fool’s gold’.

“I might be wrong. They should check their interesting findings with the authorities, like the Department of Mineral and Geoscience Malaysia,” he said when contacted on Monday.

Kota Marudu police chief Zairolnizal Ishak said the station did not receive any report on the matter.

https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/11/08/go...-hill-in-pitas/

Khairy: Urges Public To Continue Observing SOPs

ironmaid89 — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 18:39:27 +0800

Malaysia is on the brink of success in its fight against the Covid-19 infection even though it has not won the battle, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

He has, however, called on the public to continue observing the standard operating procedures (SOP) set by the government.

“I know the public has become restless and does not want to wear face masks. There is a 40 per cent drop in hospital beds for Covid-19 patients.

”Therefore, if we continue to observe the SOP as well as battle against Covid-19, and also appreciate the sacrifices of frontliners, we can win (the battle),” he said at the handing over ceremony of the health clinics project namely the Klinik Kesihatan (Type 3) in Penambang, Kota Baru and Klinik Kesihatan (Type 7) and Quarters, kampung Bahagia in Kuala Krai which took place at Klinik Kesihatan Penambang, here, today.

State Local Government, Health and Housing Committee chairman Dr Izani Husin and MoH secretary-general Datuk Mohd Shafiq Abdullah were also present at the event.

Khairy also said that there are only two states ― Kelantan and Sarawak ― that are still under Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) while the other states have all moved to Phase Four.

Yesterday, Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein announced that five states ― Perlis, Perak, Penang, Sabah and Kedah will move from Phase Three to Phase Four of the PPN effective Nov 8 after taking into account the current risk assessment conducted by the MoH and National Security Council (NSC). – Bernama

https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/11/06/kh...covid-19-fight/

Bomba: Alerted To Bring Obese Patient To

ironmaid89 — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:48:46 +0800

Firemen assist the patient to be transferred to a lorry to be brought to SGH

Firemen were called in to send a 42-year-old obese patient weighing about 220 kg to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) yesterday.

According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Operation Centre, the operation involved seven personnel from the Batu Lintang Bomba station.

“We received an emergency call from the Medical Emergency Coordination Centre (MECC) at around 4pm to inform us that a special service is required to help lift obesity patient to be transferred to SGH from the man’s house in Batu Lintang area.

“The firemen arrived with seven personnel and then lifted the victim, who was estimated to weigh 220 kg, using his mattress and transferred him to a truck to send him to SGH ,” the spokesperson said in a statement yesterday.

The Bomba Operation Centre said the operation ended at 4.50pm.

https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/11/04/bo...patient-to-sgh/

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ironmaid89 — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 15:04:08 +0800

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Minister: Airasia Has Finally Agreed To Use

ironmaid89 — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 10:32:55 +0800

AirAsia Berhad has finally agreed to use aerobridges for all its flights coming from outside Sarawak and flights within Sarawak, says Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin.

Before this agreement, he said travellers had complained about the inconvenience of using the staircase to go up and down the aircraft.

“The use of staircase is really difficult and inconvenient especially for the elderly, people with special needs and those travelling with small children,” he said in a statement yesterday.

Lee, on behalf of the Sarawak government, thanked AirAsia for making the decision to use aerobridges at Sarawak airports in Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri.

He said AirAsia had requested for more flights to Sarawak due to the relaxation in interstate and inter-district travels, along with the revival of the tourism industry, tertiary students travel due to the opening of new semester and the opening of other business sectors.

He said the state government recognised the needs for more flights coming into and within the state.

As such, he said AirAsia had been advised to write officially to his ministry which would then liaise with the relevant authorities such as Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), federal Ministry of Transport and Malaysia Aviation Commission (Mavcom) to seek their consideration and approval.

Lee said he welcomed close cooperation between AirAsia and his ministry in offering better services to the public by addressing pertinent issues raised by them for the convenience and better travelling experience with the airlines in the state.

“All these improvements will further promote and position Sarawak as a preferred tourism and investment centre in this region.

“The state government also looks forward to working closely with AirAsia in other fields such as cargo services and the marketing of agriculture produce for the betterment of the people of Sarawak,” he added.

https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/10/23/ai...-swak-airports/

Dr Jayum: Suggestion For Kuching To Be Second

ironmaid89 — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:37:27 +0800

The suggestion made by Perikatan Nasional (PN) Sarawak chairman Senator Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian that Kuching city be made the second capital of Malaysia is not a bad idea, said political scientist Prof Dr Jayum Jawan.

However, he said he would prefer if projects in Sarawak such as the Pan Borneo Highway project be completed first.

“This will spur social-economic development and assist Malaysia in recovering from the worst effect of the Covid-19 pandemic which we have been dealing with since March 2020,” he said when contacted.

He was asked to comment on Jaziri’s suggestion which was made during his debate on the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) at the Dewan Negara in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.

Jayum said the completion of the Pan Borneo Highway will prepare Malaysia to partake in the economic development of the region.

“This is especially in view of the fact that Kalimantan will experience tremendous growth with the installation of the new Indonesian capital there,” he added.

Jaziri in his debate suggested that Kuching be made the second capital of Malaysia in line with the relocation of Indonesia’s new capital to East Kalimantan in Borneo.

He said this is expected to bring positive economic effects to the country, especially to Sarawak and Sabah and as such, would help Malaysia in achieving the objectives of the 12MP.

He also said that the new Indonesian capital’s close geographical proximity to Sarawak and Sabah will be a catalyst for greater inter-regional development for the two countries as well as bring forth many common benefits and prosperity.

https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/10/21/su...bad-idea-jayum/

Minister: Impressed With Wong Pejik Waterfall

ironmaid89 — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:23:21 +0800

Nancy (front) and other officials point to the Wong Pejik waterfall.

The magnificent Wong Pejik waterfall situated at the upper end of Sungai Linau in Lusong Laku here would be another important tourism product in the state.

This is according to Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri who said the waterfall has a similar attraction to that of Niagara Falls in Canada and should be promoted as a tourism destination and a must-visit spot for tourists.

“After seeing personally the natural treasures and biodiversity at Wong Pejik and its surrounding area, I am confident that this hidden gem can be the world’s leading tourism destination in the future in line with the National Tourism Policy 2020-2030,” she said during a working visit to Lusong Laku on Saturday.

According to Nancy, Wong Pejik is a valuable natural treasure and long-term planning must be implemented to attract more visitors to the waterfall located in the state’s interior.

“There is no doubt that many are still unaware of the natural attractions available at Lusong Laku.

“My ministry will provide the best access to introduce tourist destinations in the state especially in Lusong Laku,” she said.

Meanwhile, Nancy said she was in awe with the beauty and uniqueness of handicrafts produced by the Penan community in the area.

She said the handicrafts have their own aesthetic value and should be promoted at national and global levels.

“I am optimistic that the fine handicrafts of the Penan community in Lusong Laku are of very high quality which is a work of art that is sought after by tourists from abroad,” she enthused.

Also present were state Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Assistant Minister of Utilities (Rural Electricity) Datuk Liwan Lagang and Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture secretary-general Datuk Wira Dr Noor Zari Hamat.

https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/10/18/wo...urism-minister/

Ministry: Minister Azmin, Senior MITI Officials On

ironmaid89 — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:54:00 +0800

International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali has arrived in Frankfurt, Germany, on a trade and investment mission (TIM) to further strengthen bilateral economic relations between Malaysia and European economic powerhouses.

The mission, which takes place from Oct 13-21, 2021, would also cover France and the United Kingdom (UK), the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said.

“The TIM to Europe is targeted for companies among the pioneers in the smart manufacturing, automotive, electrical and electronics (E&E), medical devices, and high-tech industries as well as trailblazers in sustainable development, green agenda and digital trade not only in the European region, but also globally.

“Additionally, these countries have also outlined policies and strategies to achieve a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050, aligned with the country’s 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) aspirations,” the ministry said in a statement.

The Senior Minister is accompanied by senior MITI officials on the mission, which aims to demonstrate the Malaysian government’s business-friendly policies and capabilities in strategic areas such as sustainability, high end manufacturing and Industry 4.0.

“The TIM will also include engagement with industry leaders as well as prominent European investors to further explore future business prospects in Malaysia,” MITI said.

Leveraging on the engagements, including with his counterparts, Mohamed Azmin will also be sharing Malaysia’s National Recovery Plan, the 12MP and National Investment Aspirations (NIA).

Commencing his mission to Germany, the Senior Minister is expected to meet the Federal Association of Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics eV (BME) which has a membership of more than 9,000 logistic players in Germany and Europe.

Additionally, Mohamed Azmin is also scheduled to meet global automotive leaders, Porsche AG and Daimler AG in Stuttgart, which have made strides in electric vehicle (EV) development, befitting Malaysia’s direction to advance new growth areas that embody ESG (environmental, social and governance) elements.

In 2020, Germany was Malaysia’s largest trading partner and second largest source of foreign direct investments among the European Union (EU) member states.

From January to August 2021, total bilateral trade with Germany reached RM35.45 billion (US$8.59 billion), with exports and imports recorded at RM18.75 billion (US$4.55 billion) and RM16.70 billion (US$4.05 billion), respectively.

Large investments from Germany are in E&E products, chemical and chemical products, as well as petroleum products.

Meanwhile, within the EU, France was Malaysia’s fourth largest trading partner and third largest source of FDIs in 2020. From January to August 2021, overall trade between Malaysia and France hit RM8.37 billion (US$2.03 billion), with exports to France standing at RM3.64 billion (US$0.89 billion) while imports at RM4.73 billion (US$1.15 billion).

Chemicals and chemical products, machinery and equipment, transport equipment as well as petroleum products account for the majority of French investments in Malaysia.

In 2020, the UK was Malaysia’s 18th largest trading partner globally. Total trade between Malaysia and the UK in the first eight months of this year reached RM11.19 billion (US$2.72 billion) contributed by exports at RM6.52 billion (US$1.58 billion) and imports at RM4.67 billion (US$1.13 billion).

Malaysia recorded major investments from the UK in the production of electrical and electronics products, chemical and chemical products as well as petroleum products. – Bernama

https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/10/13/az...sion-to-europe/

Dr Annuar: Sibu Hospital Ready For Surge In

ironmaid89 — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 10:11:50 +0800

Dr Annuar gives update on Covid-19 situation via his live FB streaming

Sibu Hospital is ready to face any eventuality in the surge of Covid-19 cases that require hospitalisation, says Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (SDDMC) coordinator, Dr Annuar Rapaee.

He said although the number of cases in categories 3 and 4 is low, the SDDMC is not taking any chances.

“Medical teams from Selayang field hospital in Peninsula will be here as part of the contingency plans in addition to the construction of the modular intensive care unit (ICU) equipped with 10 additional beds, to back up the existing two ICUs.

“A 100-bed field hospital will be set up in the parking bays of Sibu Hospital to cater for non Covid-19 patients, who are awaiting to be discharged.

“Please be informed that the field hospital is only for non-Covid-19 patients,” Dr Annuar the Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing said in his live Facebook streaming last night.

Dr Annuar also reminded Sibu folk not to let their guard down despite lower number of daily cases recorded from Oct 3 till 9.

“Abiding strictly by the standard operating procedure (SOP) is still the most important although we have completed both doses of vaccine.

“The lower number of cases of 919 recorded for the period from Oct 3 till 9 against 1,633 cases from Sept 26 till Oct 2, does not mean that we can start to take things easy and become complacent.

“We need to be on high alert at all times and if we are complacent and do not follow the SOP, there is a high possibility of Sibu recording a surge in the number of new daily Covid-19 cases.

“I have stressed many times that everyone needs to work together to break the chain of Covid-19 infections,” he said.

On the 117 cases reported in Sibu yesterday, he said 43 cases (36.75 per cent) were in category 1, and 71 cases (60.68 per cent) in category 2.

He added that category 3 has one case (0.86 per cent), category 4 two cases (1.71 per cent), and no case in category 5 in the division.

Touching on brought-in-dead (BID), he repeated his reminder for those under home quarantine to immediately call the hospital if they feel unwell to avoid any health complications.

Dr Annuar stressed the importance of having an oximeter to monitor the oxygen level in the body. Once the oxygen level dropped below 95 per cent, individuals under home quarantine must immediately call the hospital.

He added that he has initiated a project to give a unit of oximeter to every household and longhouse in Nangka.

He said the matter is still being worked out with the Village Security and Development Committees (JKKKs) including that of longhouses.

He also called on hawkers in the villages to comply with the SOP especially in the wearing of face masks.

The people are urged to WhatsApp the hotline (013-9994158) if they see anyone not complying with SOP.

https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/10/10/si...-say-dr-annuar/

CECC: Taiwan Investigates Online Sale Of

ironmaid89 — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 18:24:26 +0800

An investigation has been initiated into a person offering Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses online for sale at NT$6,000 (US$213) a shot, reports said Friday (Oct. 8).

Vaccines are provided for free by the Taiwan government, and the single-shot coverage rate for the country has reached 58%.

While initial suspicion focused on a clinic trying to make money by selling vaccine doses on the side, the investigation found that it was a private citizen who had turned down his inoculation and was attempting to sell his vaccine dose, CNA reported.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said that as the practice of selling free vaccine doses for money could be illegal, it asked its legal affairs department to take a look at relevant regulations. The judiciary in Taipei City was also investigating the same case, officials said.

The CECC called on the public to register their intention to receive COVID shots according to the official timetable. The online system gives information about which age groups can receive which brand of shots at what time.

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4309672

CECC: Taiwan's Delta-Positive Pilot Likely

ironmaid89 — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:05:44 +0800

Philip Lo (羅一鈞)

Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Friday (Oct. 8) confirmed that a China Airlines pilot diagnosed with COVID-19 is infected with the Delta variant and that she likely contracted it in Singapore.

Case No. 16,377 is a China Airlines first officer in her 40s who received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in early August. From Sept. 23-26, she served as a crew member on flights to and from Anchorage, Alaska.

From Sept. 27 to Oct. 1 she underwent quarantine at a company dormitory in Taiwan. From Oct. 2-3, she stayed at her home, where she came in contact with her family members.

On Oct. 3, she was aboard a round-trip flight to Singapore that returned to Taiwan that day. As part of the 5+9 days of quarantine and self-health monitoring rule for long-haul flight crews, she was tested for COVID-19 on Oct. 5 and the result came back positive.

During a press conference on Friday, Philip Lo (羅一鈞), deputy head of the CECC’s medical response division, confirmed that genomic sequencing had revealed that the pilot was infected with the Delta variant. Lo said that the characteristics of the Delta in this case are different from the three previous Delta cluster infections and isolated local case reported in Taiwan from June to September.

Therefore, Lo said that the center can exclude those local cases as a source of her infection. She is, however, among 11 imported cases infected with the Delta variant.

Lo said that three other imported cases who arrived in Taiwan in late September were infected with a version of the Delta variant most genetically similar to that of the pilot. Two came from the Philippines and one came from Singapore.

He pointed out that none of these four cases had been on the same flights arriving in Taiwan, nor did they come in contact with each other during quarantine in different facilities in different cities. Lo says the center believes that these four cases are tied to a version of Delta now prevalent in Southeast Asia.

The CECC has requested the Civil Aeronautics Administration to assist in conducting an epidemiological investigation of case No. 16,377. According to a preliminary investigation, the pilot flew on a roundtrip flight to Singapore and back to Taiwan the same day, without disembarking from the plane.

However, when her plane landed in Singapore, some local personnel boarded the plane to carry out some administrative procedures. Lo said that she did not have direct contact with these personnel, but could not rule out indirect exposure.

He said that the source of the pilot's infection is still under investigation. The CECC official then stressed that tests administered on all of the pilot's contacts have come back negative, indicating that the incident has not become a cluster infection.

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4309779

Kedah MB: Covid-19 Cases At Leading Langkawi Hotel

ironmaid89 — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:41:30 +0800

The spread of Covid-19 infections involving a leading hotel in Langkawi will not affect the tourism bubble pilot project implemented on the resort island since September 16.

Kedah Mentri Besar (MB) Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said he was informed by the state Health Department that the cases involved locals in the hotel workers’ hostel area.

“The cases started to spread in the hostel area and these are not imported cases from foreign tourists but local cases which then spread at the workplace.

“This will not affect the tourism industry in Langkawi because we have taken appropriate action to protect the tourism bubble on the island,” he told a press conference today.

Earlier, Muhammad Sanusi received a courtesy call from Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid at the Kedah MB’s Office at Wisma Darul Aman, here.

Yesterday, the media reported that a leading hotel in Langkawi had temporarily stopped operations after 59 of its employees tested positive for Covid-19 as of yesterday.

Kedah Health director Dr Othman Warijo said the hotel infection cases are referred to as the Dah Teluk Nibung workplace cluster. — Bernama

https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/10/05/co...s-kedah-mb/?amp

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Taiwan: President Tsai Receives 2nd Dose Of

ironmaid89 — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:45:45 +0800

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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Thursday (Sept. 30) received the second dose of the domestic COVID-19 vaccine developed by Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp. (高端疫苗, MVC).

Thursday morning, Tsai received her second jab at the National Taiwan University College of Medicine (NTUCM) gymnasium. The whole 10-minute process was broadcast live on Facebook.

Once the president arrived at 7:13 a.m., she checked in at the front desk, and a nurse confirmed that she was to receive her second dose. The nurse then took Tsai's temperature to verify that she did not have a fever, and the president completed the required paperwork and signed her name.

An NTUCM physician then asked Tsai whether she had experienced any discomfort recently or any side effects after the last injection. Tsai said that she had not, other than slight soreness at the injection site.

The doctor said the president was well-suited to receive the Medigen vaccine and that any side effects will not impact the effectiveness of the jab. Tsai then joked, "but don't give this to me all the time."

Before and after the dose was unpacked, the nurse presented it to the media. The nurse then rolled up Tsai's sleeve, disinfected her arm, and delivered the injection.

After the inoculation, the president showed her completed yellow vaccination card to the media. She then gave the OK gesture before departing the facility.

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4301490

Report: China Builds Massive Quarantine Center

ironmaid89 — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:28:02 +0800

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A quarantine facility in China that costs US$260 million (NT$7.25 billion), boasts 5,000 rooms and is the size of 46 football fields, is due to open in the city of Guangzhou in the next few days.

It has taken construction crews less than three months to build the Guangzhou International Health Station, as it is officially known, on the outskirts of China's southern megacity, according to a CNN report.

Incoming arrivals will stay in the rooms at the station rather than at designated hotels in a move designed to lower local residents' exposure to imported cases.

"It's arguably the most state-of-the-art quarantine center in the world, if you will—very high tech, very sophisticated," Huang Yanzhong (黃延中), a senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations, said.

This could be the first of many such accommodation facilities to sprout up across China in the coming months, with a similar project planned in Shenzhen, per reports.

The country's COVID policies may be heading in a different direction from the rest of the world. Just as China tightens quarantine measures for overseas arrivals, more and more countries are relinquishing restrictions. Last week, the U.S. recently announced it would ease travel restrictions on all fully vaccinated foreign visitors starting in November, per BBC.

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4300851

Taiwan: Police Track Down Man Who Threw Away

ironmaid89 — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:52:34 +0800

Police helped track down Wu (left) after he threw away lottery ticket worth NT$1 million

Police tracked down a man who threw away a lottery ticket worth NT$1 million (US$36,000) at an outlet in the central Taiwan city of Lugang, reports said Tuesday (Sept. 28).

During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, a man surnamed Wu (吳) bought a lottery ticket, but assuming he had not won anything, he threw it into the recycling bin, UDN reported.

The manager of the lottery shop, who is also named Wu (吳), has the habit of checking all the tickets that have been tossed, and this time, he found one which had won the extra holiday prize of NT$1 million. The following morning, he alerted police in the Changhua County town, asking for their assistance with locating the lucky winner.

Based on the time of purchase printed on the ticket, officers reviewed surveillance camera footage in the area and found the man based on his scooter license plate.

Though the man initially believed he was being targeted by a fraud ring, police persuaded him he had won the prize and accompanied him to the shop. The winner wanted to give the shop owner an envelope containing NT$2,000, but the latter only accepted NT$1,000, which he spent on candies for his customers to celebrate the event, UDN reported.

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4299875

India: Uncle Selling Burger In Car

ironmaid89 — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:30:11 +0800

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The Maruti Suzuki 800 is a small city car that was manufactured by Maruti Suzuki in India from 1983 to 2014. The first generation (SS80) was based on the 1979 Suzuki Alto and had an 800 cc F8B engine, hence the moniker. Widely regarded as the most influential automobile in India, about 2.87 million 800s were produced during its course of which 2.66 million were sold in India itself.

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Mooncake Clearance Sale In China

ironmaid89 — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:11:53 +0800

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Workaholic India PM Modi

ironmaid89 — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:54:32 +0800

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