News near Pulau Lima
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Terengganu proposes 2-year closure of 4 Redang coral sites after 80% damage
Four snorkelling and diving sites around Pulau Redang in Terengganu have been proposed for a two-year closure to allow severely damaged coral reefs to recover. The proposal, submitted by resort operators and Reef Check Malaysia, cites over 80% coral damage at the sites, primarily due to human activities like tourists touching corals and boats dropping anchors. State tourism committee chairman Datuk Razali Idris said the proposal will be discussed with federal agencies.
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12-hectare peat and bush fire in Punggai, Kota Tinggi still being extinguished
A fire covering about 12 hectares of peat and bush land broke out near an oil palm plantation in Punggai, Kota Tinggi, Johor, yesterday evening. Dry ground and strong winds are believed to have caused the fire. Firefighters are working to put out the blaze, with operations expected to take two to three days.
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Johor waters: Over 600 vape cartridges suspected to contain drugs seized
Malaysian maritime authorities seized more than 600 vape cartridges suspected to contain drugs near Sungai Rengit, Johor. The contraband, valued at over RM160,000, was found in a black bag left in a rocky coastal area during a patrol on Friday. The items were taken to the Batu Pahat maritime headquarters for investigation.
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Firefighters patrol, monitor public water activities at beaches
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department conducted patrols and monitoring of public water activities at Pantai Batu Layar and Pantai Punggai in Kota Tinggi today. The operation, which began at 9am, involved eight personnel and included distributing safety leaflets and giving warnings via loudspeakers, following recent drowning incidents at the beaches.