Environment around Batu Kawan Penang

1. Flood in Larut Matang and Selama: 76 evacuees at Dewan Changkat Larah relief centre

   19 hours ago Astro Awani Dewan Changkat Larah, Kamunting, Perak 49.2 km

   Seventy-six people from 24 families are sheltering at a temporary relief centre at Dewan Changkat Larah in Kamunting, Larut Matang and Selama, Perak, after flooding. The number rose from 69 at 4am to 76 at 8am, with evacuees from Taman Larah Damai, Kampung Changkat, Taman Lela and Taman Kamunting Mutiara.

2. 3,736 ageing trees in Penang show early health warnings

   21 hours ago Harian Metro Georgetown, Pulau Pinang 20.9 km

   A total of 3,736 of Penang's 12,500 ageing trees show early signs of health problems needing monitoring. State exco Jason H'ng said 167 high-risk trees are in George Town and 77 have already been felled by MBPP in phases from August through 2027.

3. Pulau Burung landfill in Nibong Tebal catches fire again

   4 days ago Harian Metro Tapak Pelupusan Sampah Pulau Burung, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang 11.6 km

   A fire broke out at the Pulau Burung solid waste landfill in Nibong Tebal, Penang, late last night. The blaze covered an area of about 36 metres by 27 metres and was brought under control at 12.30am before being fully extinguished around 5am. Seventeen firefighters from four stations were involved, and no casualties were reported.