Dolphin carcass near Teluk Bahang hotel marks sixth stranding this year; Fisheries Dept suspects collision or fishing net entanglement Posted on November 11, 2024 By serv GEORGE TOWN, Nov 10 — The Penang Fisheries Department has confirmed the discovery of a dolphin carcass found stranded on the shore near a hotel in Teluk Bahang near here last Thursday. Its director, Zarina Zainuddin, said the carcass was likely washed ashore by the tides, eventually ending up on the beach around 1 pm. “Upon inspection, the stranded dolphin was identified as a Finless Porpoise, a species that can grow between 1.5 to 2 metres in length and weigh between 45 and 75 kilogrammes,” she said when contacted. She added that the dolphin’s death might have been caused by injuries from a ship collision, entanglement in fishing nets, or chasing food in shallow waters. Since January, the department has recorded six strandings involving endangered species, including dolphins and turtles. Yesterday, images and videos of a male dolphin carcass found near a hotel went viral on social media. — Bernama https://www.facebook.com/PenangPress/posts/pfbid02LHYsgHFC3dJvfVv2vU2qEezZ71MrSc9Sp3bgCEMU63Xz81CTw2TNDCQnKC5ffN9gl?rdid=7R1OISwdXNMSjvnD&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fp%2F1BUWb6W366%2F News
TNB shuts 455 substations amid floods, warns of electrocution risks as monsoon rages Posted on December 4, 2024 PETALING JAYA, Dec 3 — Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has shut down electrical substations in several flood-affected areas across the states to prevent electricity-related accidents, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said this was to ensure public… Read More
KL Fire Dept: Body of foreigner found atop Pavilion Suites, believed to have fallen from unknown height Posted on November 12, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The body of a foreign woman, believed to have fallen from an unknown height, was discovered on the foyer roof of Pavilion Suites Kuala Lumpur on Jalan Bukit Bintang early this morning. The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department said they received an emergency call… Read More
Graded ‘D’ by Bersih, Comms Minister Fahmi says govt concedes criticism and will do better Posted on November 23, 2024 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 22 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today said the government is receptive to criticism and committed to improvement after electoral watchdog Bersih gave Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration a “D” grade for its two-year performance. The government spokesman assured the public that de facto law minister… Read More