News near Depot Imigresen Belantik
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Kedah Immigration deports, blacklists 140 undocumented migrants
Kedah's Immigration Department sent home 140 undocumented migrants held at the Belantik Immigration Depot in Sik, flying them out via KLIA yesterday. The group of Myanmar, Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, Indonesian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Kenyan nationals was also blacklisted from re-entering the country.
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Motorcyclists tour Lenggong heritage sites
A group of motorcyclists led by Norhadi Kaharuddin explored historical and heritage sites in Lenggong, Perak over four days from 28 to 31 August. The trip covered Hutan Lipur Lata Kekabu, Bukit Sapi, Lata Perahu, 'Mini Amazon' Kampung Beng and the Lenggong Valley Archaeological Gallery. Videos of the journey were shared on social media to highlight geological treasures such as the Perak Man skeleton.
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Over 2,000 residents in five Serdang villages plagued by flies, stench from chicken farm
More than 2,000 residents from five villages in Serdang, Bandar Baharu, Kedah, are facing disturbances from flies and foul odors allegedly originating from a nearby poultry farm. Residents claim the problem has worsened over the past three years and are urging authorities to take firm action against the operator.
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Stellantis begins local assembly of Leapmotor C10 and B10 EVs in Gurun, Kedah
Stellantis Malaysia has started local assembly (CKD) of the Leapmotor C10 and B10 electric SUVs at its facility in Gurun, Kedah. The C10 is priced at RM125,000 and the B10 at RM118,800, with both models available nationwide at authorised dealers.
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Four charged with murder of man at Sungai Petani plantation
Two brothers and two other men were charged in the Alor Star magistrate's court with murdering a man at an oil palm plantation in Kampung Sungai Division, Sungai Petani, last month. The victim, Mohd Badaruddin Md Nayan, was found dead with injuries to the back of his head. The case is set for mention on Nov 11.
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Three hikers rescued at Lata Debu, Baling; one fainted, two lost
Three hikers, including a 29-year-old woman who fainted and two who got lost, were rescued by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department at Lata Debu, Baling. The rescue operation took nearly five hours due to dangerous terrain and dark weather.
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MBSB Bank provides RM78m shariah financing for solar panels at 32 Kedah water plants
MBSB Bank has allocated RM78 million in shariah-compliant financing for solar energy projects at 32 Syarikat Air Darul Aman (SADA) facilities in Kedah. The first phase will install 2,500 solar panels at three water treatment plants in the Baling area, including the Kuala Ketil and Sungai Ular plants.
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Cloud seeding in Kedah successfully produces rain at three dams
A three-day cloud seeding operation in Kedah has successfully produced rain at the Pedu, Muda and Beris dams. The operation, which ran from September 3 to 5, also recorded rain near the Ahning dam. It was a collaboration between MetMalaysia, NADMA and the Royal Malaysian Air Force using a C130-Hercules aircraft.
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RM4.25mil flood mitigation project in Kampung Pokok Asam to complete in October
A RM4.25 million flood mitigation project at Parit Monsun in Kampung Pokok Asam, Penang, is in its final stage and expected to be completed in October. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the project, which includes screw pumps and drainage improvements, aims to reduce frequent flash floods in the low-lying area.
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Lorry driver remanded over fatal Gurun crash that killed 12-year-old
A 40-year-old lorry driver has been remanded for three days over a crash on Jalan Gurun-Jeniang that killed a 12-year-old boy. The victim died at the scene, while his 14-year-old pillion rider sustained minor injuries. Police are investigating under the Road Transport Act.
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Boy killed in accident in front of mosque
A 12-year-old boy was killed and a teenager survived an accident involving a motorcycle and two lorries in front of Masjid Batu 3, Jalan Jeniang, Gurun, Kedah.
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Smallholders contribute 88.7 percent of national rubber output
The Plantation and Commodities Minister launched the GeRak counter service in Sik, Kedah, to bring government services closer to rubber smallholders. Smallholders account for 88.7 percent of national rubber production, and the initiative targets 5,000 beneficiaries in the district.