This is what the Taiping Lake Garden looks like these days. (Photo taken on Saturday.) It’s drying up.
Imagine this is happening in an area that has long been known as the wettest region in the country.
In Penang, water levels at key dams are falling.
But are the politicians highlighting the perils of climate change? No, they are busy with their petty politicking, many of them safeguarding their own interests.
If at all they talk about climate change, it is to express their interest in risky big-ticket projects like carbon capture and storage.
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Malaysians must learn to conserve water. A lot of wastage since water price is low.
The Malaysian ringgit climbed to its strongest against the dollar since April 2023 in Tokyo trading on Monday, supported by a solid economy, as weak U.S. economic data spurred selling of the greenback.
No rain is act of God?
Sanusi told us to pray to God for rain.
We should also pray to God for Olympic Gold, high Ringgit value, lower cost of living. In other words, we do need need politicians like him who can do nothing.
Boney M. – Have You Ever Seen The Rain?
Sanusi prayed for water and now flooding is imminent?
http://www.bharian.com.my/amp/berita/nasional/2024/09/1295483/sungai-sedim-sungai-gurun-di-kedah-lepasi-paras-bahaya
ALOR SETAR: Dua sungai di Kedah direkod melebihi tahap bahaya berikutan hujan lebat yang melanda lebih sejam hari ini.
Berdasarkan laman web rasmi Info public Infobanjir, Sungai Sedim merekodkan paras air 37.83 meter (m) jam 7.45 malam ini melebihi tahap bahaya 36.5m, dengan trend menunjukkan air semakin menaik.
An inter-faith group has firmly rebuffed the idea expressed by Terengganu Mufti Mohamad Sabri Haron that Muslims are permitted to enter non-Muslim places of worship to spread Islam.
In a statement last night, the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) reminded him that non-Muslim places of worship are places for devotees to gather and pray according to their respective beliefs and practices.
Malaysia is a multiracisl and multi religion country. We have been living in peace and harmony accepting one another, that’s the strength of diversity. No religion is above all. Islam is the official religion but cannot be impose on all.
ultimately, one is answerable to Almighty. Can one be saved if belongs to a group?
Judgement Day?
Promised Land awaits?
Hope for miracle?
Better pray pray this 7th month.
As s a high ranking sports official from Malaysia for the Olympics, Norza’s priorities should have been for the team members/coaches/advisors/trainers for the athletes and NOT family member – this is not a carnival! This is the highest of sporting event and you blew it!
You can always take your family to Paris for a holiday some other time!
It clearly show where your priorities are. Shameful indeed!
Pestabola Merdeka yang akan berlangsung pada 4 September ini mendapat tamparan apabila beberapa ultras negeri bertindak memboikot kejohanan edisi ke-43 itu.
Rata-rata ultras tersebut yang merupakan antara sebahagian daripada penyokong setia yang sentiasa mewarnai setiap kali aksi pasukan kebangsaan menyatakan keputusan mereka untuk tidak akan turun kesemua perlawanan yang bakal berlangsung di Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil itu.
Malaysia is looking to be a regional hub for artificial intelligence (AI) in Southeast Asia. The government has the groundwork in place to build a robust AI ecosystem, with the ultimate aim of transforming the country’s digital landscape and spurring economic growth.
Penang is set to unveil its STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Talent Blueprint by the end of this quarter.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said its aim was to build a highly skilled workforce to underpin long-term growth in the state’s industrial and technological sectors.
The genius way to promote STEM is to (a) undermine basic literacy including English steadily in schools (b) have no school exams until the last year, and instead have subjective assessments (c) give STEM places in colleges, and scholarships, to disinterested candidates. Bolehland boleh!
When you are too religious it is difficult to appreciate STEM that is based on logic and facts.
Not many can study STEM subjects to do engineering these days.
The civil court has ordered the police and government to hand over the classified report on Pastor Raymond Koh’s enforced disappearance to his family.
The victim’s wife, Susanna Liew, sought the special task force (STF) report to strengthen her lawsuit against the authorities over the abduction which occurred seven years ago.
The Penang Forestry Department, in collaboration with the Penang State Sports Council (MSNPP), is exploring the possibility of transforming Pulau Jerejak into an eco-extreme sports island.
Six months after its grand opening, the Gurney Bay project, known as Malaysia’s largest seafront city park, has received widespread acclaim.
Many people interviewed about the project praised its impressive features and scenic allure.
https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/08/21/next-crest-of-change-on-the-horizon
Meanwhile George Town is more concern about the vanishing ‘community’.
Penang ‘wakaf’ land can quell fears of Malay displacement, says expert.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=U7Vcv0tL6sc
Similar to WWF’s effort of restoring habitat of endangered animals.
” Concerns rise over data centre boom straining water supply ”
by Low Choon Chyuan dd Aug 13, 2024 1:00 PM
https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/715402
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“Deputy Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong has assured that the situation will be closely monitored.”
>>> Common standard answer given. So, what are they going to do if a water crisis arise?
” Chow leads Penang investment and trade mission to US ”
By Bernama dd 19 hours ago
https://focusmalaysia.my/chow-leads-penang-investment-and-trade-mission-to-us/
if water crisis, are you willing to drink no kopi or, teh tarik,go to bed without taking a bath and no flushing of toilet? Are you going to be self sacrifice? Are you starting to pray? Or ask PAS to do more? Will you try all means including Rain dance?
” Cloud seeding raises water level at Bukit Merah dam ” FMT Reporters dd 12 Aug 2024, 11:56 PM https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/08/12/cloud-seeding-raises-water-level-at-bukit-merah-dam/ ======== ” Rain induced by cloud seeding has raised the water level at the Bukit Merah dam in Bagan Serai to 33% … Executive councillor Nizar Jamaluddin thanked the National Disaster Management Agency and others involved in the operation. ” >>>>> But the PAS MB of the State of Kedah has said, ” “Wait for Allah to bring rain. We humans can’t make rain ourselves, pray to Allah (for) rain. Allah will command the angels to bring rain. Rain comes, fills up the dams again, asking for… Read more »
” Kedah MB is leaving it to ‘Allah’ to bring the rain, restore water levels in dams ”
dd Sunday, 04 Aug 2024 5:30 PM MYT
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/08/04/kedah-mb-is-leaving-it-to-allah-to-bring-the-rain-restore-water-levels-in-dams/146018
How now ? Have the people of Kedah prayed ? Has there been any rainfall since then ?
When he got the MB job, he blamed the previous MB for approving logging. What about approvals under his tenure? Has he improved the “teh tarik” condition of water available to rural “Bumiputra” and Asli citizens?
He banned 4D Toto and now the state is short of revenue to fund development.
does it means, it has to be an immediate reply? After praying, dark clouds descend, lightning follows and heavy rainfall for 40 days and 40 nights?
Have you checked with the northern state ? Has it happened as you described ? Why 40 days and 40 nights ? As for immediate reply, it depends.
How is your uncle Lim doing?
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/08/22/chows-non-committal-response-to-polls-suggests-party-split-says-analyst/
rakyat 8, you are the very one who started to question.i should ask you if you have checked first?
Uncle Lim is also a Senior like you. You and him – not the same member? same club/ same gang?
” Political power play in the ‘Melayuisation’ of Islam ”
by Adzhar Ibrahim dd 13 Aug 2024, 08:00 AM
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2024/08/13/political-power-play-in-the-melayuisation-of-islam/
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This raises an important question regarding the nature of existence under a divine system, one that applies to all individuals regardless of their religious beliefs. From the moment we are born, every living being experiences a universal journey: we progress from infancy to childhood, adolescence to youth, adulthood, middle age, and finally to old age—before ultimately facing death.
Essentially if one notices, we arrive in this world with nothing and depart with nothing.
Back to the Future: Saudi Arabia’s return to moderate Islam
https://youtube.com/watch?si=GICGJgA0b4McVu0w&v=zHzyPZaKPeE&feature=youtu.be
But Malaysia is heading towards conservative Islam?
Throughout our lives, we encounter similar conditions. As we transition from childhood to adulthood, we experience phases of health and illness, joy and sorrow, fulfillment and distress. These experiences are universal, transcending the boundaries of religion, race, or culture. On Earth, it appears that the divine system governing life does not discriminate based on one’s faith, ethnicity, or cultural background; the fundamental experiences of life are the same for everyone. This leads to a critical question: given that individuals across various religious, racial, and cultural backgrounds undergo similar challenges and experiences, how can religious leaders claim that their particular faith is… Read more »
now you found it? This questions have been seek by millions of people.
What did I find, shriek and what question are sought by millions of people ?
you mentioned critical question. why use the word if you do not know?
The lake drying up is good for capitalism. We can have a very expensive conduit of canals and tunnelsto bring water from far away. The loan can come from World Bank at unpredictable interest rates.
Selangor was to get water from Pahang, the project costing RM5 billion or maybe more than 10, and lasting over more than a decade. What happened to that?
Vanishing Olympic Gold medal.
National track cycling ace Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang’s gold medal hopeful had to pay a hefty price after being disqualified from the race for overtaking the derny (motorbike pacer), before the derny left the track during the first round Heat 1.
Should retire now at this age.
Tax payers are funding … for so long.
Now the coach is PR, can train locally to cut cost.
Capitalism value chain (many middlemen) in simple illustration: