Consider This: Destination Islands (Part 2) — Paradise at Risk
Malaysia’s destination islands are facing a growing challenge that can no longer be ignored— unsustainable waste management. It threatens not only the environment but also the health of local communities and the future of tourism in Malaysia. Will the tourism industry and local authorities step up to save Malaysia’s destination islands from this growing waste crisis, or are we already seeing irreversible damage? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Cher Chua-Lassalvy, Managing Director of Batu Batu Resort in Mersing, Johor, and President of the Tengah Island Conservation under the Tunku Abdul Jalil Conservation Centre.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Consider This: Destination Islands (Part 1) — Paradise at Risk
Malaysia’s destination islands are facing a growing challenge that can no longer be ignored— unsustainable waste management. It threatens not only the environment but also the health of local communities and the future of tourism in Malaysia. Will the tourism industry and local authorities step up to save Malaysia’s destination islands from this growing waste crisis, or are we already seeing irreversible damage? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Adjunct Professor Anthony Wong, Managing Director at Frangipani Resort and Spa in Langkawi. He’s also a sustainability expert in wastewater, and a Technical Advisory Member of UNDP’s Council on Sustainable Tourism.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Angka kematian demam Lassa di Nigeria meningkat kepada 163
Angka kematian akibat demam Lassa di Nigeria meningkat kepada 163 pada Khamis.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Jambatan Batang Lassa siap Disember ini
Setakat 25 Mac lepas, projek Kerajaan Sarawak itu sudah mencapai tahap 91.36 peratus siap.
Sun Apr 07 2024
SAR for missing teenagers continues today
The three teenagers went missing after being swept away by strong currents while bathing in the Batang Lassa River yesterday evening.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Operasi mencari tiga remaja hilang dibawa arus sungai diteruskan hari ini
Mangsa hilang dikenal pasti sebagai Herodias Enggung, Aldrin Gambang Allan Kiai dan Sebastian Oziel Seman Umpi, semuanya berusia 13 tahun.
Mon Oct 16 2023
SK Bioscience tandatangan perjanjian dengan CEPI bangunkan vaksin mRNA
SK Bioscience akan menerima peruntukan US$140 juta daripada CEPI dan membangunkan vaksin mRNA untuk virus encephalitis dan demam Lassa.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Mangsa dalam kereta terhumban di Batang Lassa masih belum ditemui
Usaha SAR mangsa, Kelvin Lau Ben Song, memasuki hari kedua dan sehingga kini hanya kenderaan mangsa yang dijumpai.
Sat Aug 14 2021
Lelaki dikhuatiri lemas kereta terjunam ke dalam Sungai Batang Lassa
Lima anggota dari Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Daro digerakkan ke tempat kejadian selepas menerima laporan pada kira-kira 4.45 pagi tadi.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Olympics: Basketball 3x3 - At first medal matches, DJ Lass is there to pump up the volume
DJ Lass has been a fixture of 3x3 over the past four years, hosting events throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Perkhidmatan Feri Triso henti operasi empat tahun lagi - Abang Jo
Dengan kos RM848 juta, jambatan terpanjang di Malaysia dengan jarak 5.2 kilometer itu dijangka siap dalam tempoh empat tahun lagi.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Mayat warganegara India ditemui terapung di Batang Lassa, Daro
Mayat mangsa yang ditemui oleh orang awam berhampiran jeti Kampung Serban Batang Lassa, Daro pada jam 11 malam.
Thu Jul 23 2020
JKR Mukah lanjut waktu operasi tiga feri
Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) Mukah melanjutkan operasi feri kenderaan sempena cuti Awal Muharam.
Fri Aug 30 2019
101 die in Nigeria from Lassa fever outbreak
A growing Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has killed 101 people, as West Africa battles to contain a flare up of the virus.
Sat Feb 06 2016
England v France: Wembley braced for emotionally charged friendly
England's friendly against France will take place at Wembley on Tuesday, just four days on from the atrocities that occurred in Paris.
Sun Nov 15 2015