Tuesday 10 November 2015
Sunday 8 November 2015
Northeast monsoon season will go on until March
Northeast monsoon season will go on until March
The northeast monsoon season in the country will go on until March next year, with the heaviest rainfall to be in Nov and Dec.
The bad news is that floods will become a high possibility, however the haze will not be gone.
Malaysian Meteorological Department (MMD) deputy director-general Alui Bahari told theSun that based on the department's forecast, most places are expected to receive heavy rainfall.
He added that during the monsoon season, winds will blow from the South China Sea heading here, which will result in no haze in the country.
"The northeast monsoon will cause the wind to blow from the South China Sea, peninsula as well as Sabah and Sarawak. The haze will be present anymore, even if there is no rain," Alui said.
Meanwhile, Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the flood management template used in Kemaman, Terengganu last year will be the benchmark to be implemented nationwide this year.
Speaking to the press after chairing the High-level Committee Meeting on National Flood Disaster and Haze Management in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, he said this was decided following the example exhibited by Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, who is the Kemaman MP, in managing the situation before, during and after the floods last year.
"The methods used in Kemaman will be the new template for flood management at national, state, district and community levels," he said.
Ahmad Zahid added that parliamentarians in flood-prone constituencies will be called for a briefing soon on flood disaster management.
"This is to ensure there is standardised implementation and management," he said.
~News courtesy of The Sun~
The northeast monsoon season in the country will go on until March next year, with the heaviest rainfall to be in Nov and Dec.
The bad news is that floods will become a high possibility, however the haze will not be gone.
Malaysian Meteorological Department (MMD) deputy director-general Alui Bahari told theSun that based on the department's forecast, most places are expected to receive heavy rainfall.
He added that during the monsoon season, winds will blow from the South China Sea heading here, which will result in no haze in the country.
"The northeast monsoon will cause the wind to blow from the South China Sea, peninsula as well as Sabah and Sarawak. The haze will be present anymore, even if there is no rain," Alui said.
Meanwhile, Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the flood management template used in Kemaman, Terengganu last year will be the benchmark to be implemented nationwide this year.
Speaking to the press after chairing the High-level Committee Meeting on National Flood Disaster and Haze Management in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, he said this was decided following the example exhibited by Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, who is the Kemaman MP, in managing the situation before, during and after the floods last year.
"The methods used in Kemaman will be the new template for flood management at national, state, district and community levels," he said.
Ahmad Zahid added that parliamentarians in flood-prone constituencies will be called for a briefing soon on flood disaster management.
"This is to ensure there is standardised implementation and management," he said.
~News courtesy of The Sun~
Wednesday 4 November 2015
Johor should create joint tourism package with Southern Thailand
Johor should create joint tourism package with Southern Thailand, says consul
Johor should create a joint tourism package with Southern Thailand according to Malaysia's consul-general here.
Consul-general II, Mohammad Shaharul Md Osman proposed for the package which could be initiated in the spirit of Asean, to start from Phuket and Hat Yai, Thailand to Johor.
"The tourism industry in Southern Thailand is very robust and has helped to stabilise the national economy; at certain times it is overwhelmed by visitors particularly to Songkhla and Hat Yai.
"In this regard, Johor should capitalise and initiate a cooperation with southern Thailand to persuade its tourists to proceed to Johor," he told a Johor media group that visited the Malaysian consulate here recently.
The group was in southern Thailand in conjunction with a Johor Media-Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) exploration mission.
Mohammad Shaharul opined that Southern Thailand's tourism players deserved credit for successfully promoting their tourism packages and local products.
"They smartly diversify and come up with other products besides the island destinations, food, shopping and entertainment to attract visitors, for example the Khlong Hae floating market in Hat Yai," he said.
~News courtesy of Bernama~
Johor should create a joint tourism package with Southern Thailand according to Malaysia's consul-general here.
Consul-general II, Mohammad Shaharul Md Osman proposed for the package which could be initiated in the spirit of Asean, to start from Phuket and Hat Yai, Thailand to Johor.
"The tourism industry in Southern Thailand is very robust and has helped to stabilise the national economy; at certain times it is overwhelmed by visitors particularly to Songkhla and Hat Yai.
"In this regard, Johor should capitalise and initiate a cooperation with southern Thailand to persuade its tourists to proceed to Johor," he told a Johor media group that visited the Malaysian consulate here recently.
The group was in southern Thailand in conjunction with a Johor Media-Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) exploration mission.
Mohammad Shaharul opined that Southern Thailand's tourism players deserved credit for successfully promoting their tourism packages and local products.
"They smartly diversify and come up with other products besides the island destinations, food, shopping and entertainment to attract visitors, for example the Khlong Hae floating market in Hat Yai," he said.
~News courtesy of Bernama~
Heavy traffic at Causeway, Second Link leading up to Deepavali
Expect heavy traffic at Causeway, Second Link leading up to Deepavali: ICA
Heavy traffic is expected at both Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints from Friday (Nov 6) until Deepavali on Tuesday (Nov 10), the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said, adding that travellers using the land checkpoints during this period can expect delays.
"With security checks, traffic build-up is inevitable, especially when a large number of travellers use the checkpoints at the same time. To avoid a surge of travellers and vehicles seeking clearance at the land checkpoints, travellers are advised to adjust their travel plans if possible," said the ICA on Tuesday (Nov 3).
"The ICA will continue to take the necessary measures to improve clearance efficiency as much as possible without compromising security. We seek travellers’ understanding and cooperation when using the land checkpoints during the peak period."
Travellers are encouraged to car-pool where possible, maintain lane discipline at all times, and ensure that they do not bring unlawful or prohibited goods into or out of Singapore, ICA said.
Eligible users - Singapore citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and Long Term Pass holders - are encouraged to use the enhanced Immigration Automated Clearance System (eIACS) lanes at the bus halls for immigration clearance.
Motorists are advised to check on the traffic situation at both land checkpoints before embarking on their journey, ICA said. Travellers leaving Singapore by Woodlands or Tuas Checkpoint will be able to know in advance the traffic situation from LTA’s Expressway Monitoring & Advisory System (EMAS) installed along the AYE and BKE, respectively.
For more information, the public can call 6863 0117, tune in to the radio for the latest traffic news, or visit these websites to check latest traffic conditions: http://onemotoring.com.sg or http://www.mytransport.sg.
~News courtesy of Channel News Asia~
Heavy traffic is expected at both Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints from Friday (Nov 6) until Deepavali on Tuesday (Nov 10), the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said, adding that travellers using the land checkpoints during this period can expect delays.
"With security checks, traffic build-up is inevitable, especially when a large number of travellers use the checkpoints at the same time. To avoid a surge of travellers and vehicles seeking clearance at the land checkpoints, travellers are advised to adjust their travel plans if possible," said the ICA on Tuesday (Nov 3).
"The ICA will continue to take the necessary measures to improve clearance efficiency as much as possible without compromising security. We seek travellers’ understanding and cooperation when using the land checkpoints during the peak period."
Travellers are encouraged to car-pool where possible, maintain lane discipline at all times, and ensure that they do not bring unlawful or prohibited goods into or out of Singapore, ICA said.
Eligible users - Singapore citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and Long Term Pass holders - are encouraged to use the enhanced Immigration Automated Clearance System (eIACS) lanes at the bus halls for immigration clearance.
Motorists are advised to check on the traffic situation at both land checkpoints before embarking on their journey, ICA said. Travellers leaving Singapore by Woodlands or Tuas Checkpoint will be able to know in advance the traffic situation from LTA’s Expressway Monitoring & Advisory System (EMAS) installed along the AYE and BKE, respectively.
For more information, the public can call 6863 0117, tune in to the radio for the latest traffic news, or visit these websites to check latest traffic conditions: http://onemotoring.com.sg or http://www.mytransport.sg.
~News courtesy of Channel News Asia~
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