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MetMalaysia Refining Alert SOPs

Sep 26, 2024

MetMalaysia is strengthening its SOPs over the issuing of its weather alerts.  

It says it will make more frequent announcements through all media channels, including TV and Radio and social media platforms, as well as its own web portal and MyCuaca app.  

The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry had asked MetMalaysia to strengthen the SOPs, so that people are more aware about current weather conditions and help them avoid unwanted incidents. 

This, as Malaysia enters the inter-monsoon period, which increases the likelihood of heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds especially in the evenings.  

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20 retail chains, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores and pharmacies, have agreed to stop providing single-use plastic bags, starting October 1st. 

According to the Housing and Local Govt Ministry, the move is expected to reduce the number of single-use plastic bags by 200 million pieces each year. 

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The Housing and Local Govt Ministry also plans to introduce a tougher law for litterbugs.  

Under the proposed legislation, repeat offenders will face both a fine and community service, such as cleaning up roads and drains. 

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5 people including a Singaporean national have been charged in court for allegedly dumping chemical waste into a river in Johor.  

This, in the aftermath of several odour pollution incidents in Johor Bahru and Kota Tinggi earlier this month.  

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Health authorities have ordered a school canteen in Ipoh to close for two weeks due to a food poisoning outbreak.  

This is after 100 students fell sick, reportedly after eating contaminated chicken and chocolate drinks.