An independent reading of radiation levels near the Fukushima plant by a Japanese magazine editor and a group of journalists reveals a completely different picture from what is being reported in the mainstream media.
The Green Action group reports that yesterday five members of the Japan Visual Journalists Association (JVJA) and Ryuichi Hirokawa, editor-in-chief of the Days Japan magazine, arrived at Futaba Town where the Fukushima Daiichi reactors are located (the plants are located in both Okuma Town and Futaba Town) to undertake independent monitoring measurements.
There is no truth behind an sms message making the rounds that radiation has hit the Philippines and may affect other Asian countries.
Meanwhile, Japanese officials have played down health concerns after a third reactor at Fukushima lost its cooling system. But the US military has moved away from the area after one of its aircraft carriers detected low-level radiation 160km offshore, reports the BBC.
MANILA, Philippines – There is no truth to text rumors that radiation from a nuclear plant in Japan has reached the Philippines, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Monday.
Moaz Yusuf Ahmad raises important questions about the RM50 billion MRT project, which is being rushed through hastily.
In one month, what have we learned about the Klang Valley MRT?
It has been approximately 1 year since MMC-Gamuda presented their unsolicited MRT proposal to the cabinet. More importantly, it has been one month since the public display for the Sg. Buloh – Kajang line of the Klang Valley MRT project began. In this past month, we have learned a great deal about the plans for the MRT – including the proposed route, station locations (including detailed drawings), station & train designs, and even the feeder bus system.
A second explosion has struck the Fukushima nuclear plant, raising fresh fears of emissions of radioactive gas.
Such radioactive releases could last months, according to The New York Times:
As the scale of Japan’s nuclear crisis begins to come to light, experts in Japan and the United States say the country is now facing a cascade of accumulating problems that suggest that radioactive releases of steam from the crippled plants could go on for weeks or even months.
Lee Chong Wei has triumphed at the All-England badminton tournament edging past his nemesis Lin Dan 21-17, 21-17 in an explosive final, one of the most absorbing in recent times.
Lee Chong Wei - Photo credit: BWF This was a different Chong Wei, who in the past had invariably capitulated to Lin Dan in major finals. This time he displayed a rare tenacity that surprised his opponent.
Soaring property prices have made it difficult for working Malaysians to afford a home of their own.
Enter the new ‘My First Home Scheme’, introduced by the government. Under the scheme, those below 35 with a monthly income of less than RM3000 may sign up for 100 per cent housing loans repayable over 30 years. But can working Malaysians cope with that repayment schedule?
A huge explosion has hit a nuclear power plant in Japan after yesterday’s massive quake sparking fears of a meltdown. Now, do we really want to opt for nuclear energy in Malaysia?
The plant lies in Fukishima, only 250km northeast of Tokyo. Japanese officials fear a meltdown at one of the plant’s reactors after radioactive material was detected outside it, reports the BBC. The evacuation zone has now been extended from 12km to 20km.
A massive 8.9 quake and huge tsunami have struck northern Japan, triggering a wider tsunami alert around the Pacific rim.
2036: A contact in the Philippines reports that 19 provinces in north Luzon are on high alert. Tsunami waves have already reached the vicinity and more waves are expected to hit. No reports of casualties.
With a dam reportedly having broken in Fukushima prejecture, washing away homes, and Japanese authorities monitoring the nuclear plants, one question arise: Do we still want to go ahead with a 100-storey tower, nuclear power plants and more dams of our own in Malaysia?
A tsunami warning is in effect for Japan, Russia Taiwan, Yap, Philippines, Marshall Is., Belau, Midway Is., Pohnpei, Chuuk, Kosrae, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Johnston Is., Solomon Is., Kiribati, Howland-baker, Hawaii, Tuvalu, Palmyra Is., Vanuatu, Tokelau, Jarvis Is., Wallis-futuna, Samoa, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue, Fiji, New Caledonia, Tonga, Mexico, Kermadec is, Fr. Polynesia, Pitcairn, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Antarctica, Panama, Honduras, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru.
1730: A contact in the Philippines says they are on a Level 2 alert there and the critical watch-out period is between now and 7.00pm (Malaysian/Philippines time).
The tsunami is also expected to reach Hawaii at just after 3.00am (Hawaii time)/9.00pm (Malaysian time)