What's happening around Kuantan Pahang
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Terengganu air quality moderate, no hotspots detected this morning
Air quality in Terengganu is at a moderate level with API readings between 73 and 91 as of 8 am. The highest reading of 91 was recorded in Kuala Terengganu, while no hotspots were detected. The state Department of Environment confirmed the situation based on this morning's monitoring.
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Camera traps to aid search for six missing hikers on Trans Gerah mountain
The Wildlife and National Parks Department will use camera trap footage along the hiking trail to assist the search and rescue operation for six hikers missing after climbing Mount Trans Gerah in Lojing, Gua Musang. The operation involves multiple agencies, and a JBPM Mi-17 helicopter is expected to arrive at Pos Kemar for an aerial survey.
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Two nursery staff in Kuantan and Temerloh remanded over alleged child mistreatment
Two women, aged 31 and 26, have been remanded for six days by Malaysian police over the alleged mistreatment of toddlers at separate nurseries in Kuantan and Temerloh, Pahang. The cases came to light after viral videos showed the children being mistreated by staff.
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Woman arrested for allegedly pulling hair, shaking toddler at Kuantan daycare
A 31-year-old woman was arrested by police for allegedly abusing a two-year-and-eight-month-old boy at a daycare in Bukit Setongkol, Kuantan. The incident is believed to have occurred on August 11 and went viral on social media. The victim was taken to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital for a check-up and no serious physical injuries were reported.
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UniSZA to offer MMEA cadet programme from next year
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) in Terengganu will become the fifth university to offer the Malaysian Maritime Cadet Corps (Paskam) next year. The announcement was made at a commissioning ceremony for 127 cadets from three universities held at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah's (UMPSA) Pekan campus.
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New Kuantan Port Interchange on LPT2 Opens, Cutting Travel Time by 30 Minutes
The new Kuantan Port Interchange on the East Coast Expressway Phase 2 (LPT2) opened to traffic today, providing a direct link to Federal Route FT3. Located between the Jabor and Cheneh toll plazas, the interchange is expected to cut travel time by up to 30 minutes and improve access to Kuantan Port and the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park. The official opening ceremony was held yesterday and officiated by Pahang Menteri Besar Dato' Sri Diraja Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.
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Kuantan cafe closes after selling late owner's final 100 cakes
Kafe Secangkir in Sungai Karang Darat, Kuantan, permanently closed after selling the last 100 cakes made by the late Nur Atiqah Sofiya, who died in an accident on LPT1. The family was overwhelmed by the support of over 100 customers who came on the final day.
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Delivery man charged with six counts of mismatched QR code payment fraud
A 26-year-old delivery man was charged at the Kuantan Magistrate's Court with six counts of deceiving two individuals by showing mismatched QR code payment transactions. Mohammad Ruzaini Ruzi pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM12,000. The case is set for mention on September 25.
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Brother closes Secangkir Cafe in Kuantan after sister dies in accident
Mohd Hafiz Rifqi Mohd Kazwan has decided to close Secangkir Cafe, owned by his late sister Nur Atiqah Sofiya, in Kuantan, Pahang, following her death in an accident. The cafe had its final day of operation today to clear remaining stock before handing over the premises to a new tenant.
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Niche Capital's partner gets interim licence for rare earth processing chemicals
Greensnow Biosolutions, a partner of Niche Capital Emas, received an interim manufacturing licence from MITI to produce bio-based solvents for rare earth extraction at Gebeng Industrial Estate in Kuantan, Pahang. The chemicals will support a joint rare earth project in Sungai Jeli, Kelantan, aligning with Malaysia's strategy to develop downstream processing.
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Kilauan Emas champion Ali suffers stroke
Mohd Ali Norpiah Mohd Johar, 61, winner of the first season of reality TV show Kilauan Emas, is hospitalized at Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital in Kuantan after suffering a stroke. His wife says he had long neglected treatment for diabetes and high blood pressure, and hopes he will follow doctors' advice after recovery.
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Pahang confident of collecting over RM1 billion in revenue this year, fifth consecutive time
Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail expressed confidence that the state will collect over RM1 billion in revenue for the fifth consecutive year, having collected RM950 million so far. He made the statement after launching the YP Commercial Centre (YPCC) in Tanjung Lumpur, a development by YP Land Sdn Bhd covering three commercial centers in Kuantan.
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Kuantan High Court upholds MMEA officer's conviction for RM28,000 bribe
The Kuantan High Court has upheld the conviction and six-month jail sentence of a senior Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency officer, Sulhan Zainon, for receiving RM28,000 from a shipping company director. Judicial Commissioner Samry Masri ruled the conviction under Section 165 of the Penal Code was safe, dismissing the officer's claim that the money was a friendly loan.
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Two Premises on Jalan Mahkota, Kuantan Catch Fire
Two premises in an old building on Jalan Mahkota, Kuantan, caught fire last night, destroying most of the upper floor of a clothing store. Firefighters from four stations responded, and the owner reported significant losses, including new stock for the festive season. An investigation into the cause is underway.
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National Day celebration in Kuantan lively
Over 20,000 people attended the 69th National Day celebration at Padang MBK 4 in Kuantan, Pahang, which was graced by the Sultan of Pahang and other dignitaries. The event featured a parade with over 7,000 participants and various assets from the armed forces and police. Lucky draws gave away a Proton Saga, a Perodua Bezza, and three Modenas motorcycles to attendees.