Environment news in Teluk Bahang Penang
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Pulau Burung landfill in Nibong Tebal catches fire again
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.
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Penang City Council catches 3,368 pest birds last month
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) caught 3,368 pest birds, including 1,996 crows and 1,372 pigeons, at several locations in George Town last month. The council also destroyed 114 crow nests as part of its ongoing efforts to control the bird population and maintain urban cleanliness.
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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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Penang mandates Kampung Selamat pig farms to send waste to biogas plant
The Penang government has made it mandatory for all pig farms in Kampung Selamat, Tasek Gelugor to send their waste to a biogas plant in Ampang Jajar since May to address pollution. Weekly monitoring by the Veterinary Services Department (JPV) found no farms discharging waste directly into drains or rivers. The state also plans to clean up sediment in the drains after clearing old waste.
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Rare Ikan Kanai Spotted In Penang Waters Again After 15 Years
A rare ikan kanai (black bass) was caught by a local fisherman in Sungai Kuala, Penang, marking the first such catch in the state's waters in about 15 years. The Penang Fisheries Department confirmed the discovery, highlighting its significance for national fisheries records and the area's ecological health.