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- New Year Eve carnival at Jonker Street
- Malacca is considering the ban on snow spray due to complaints
- Villagers terrorised by King Cobra
| New Year Eve carnival at Jonker Street Posted: 28 Dec 2011 03:28 PM PST MALACCA: New Year revellers can expect a carnival atmosphere here at Jonker street. Jonker Walk Committee chairman Datuk Wira Gan Boon Leong said cultural performances and live music are set to entertain revellers throughout the event on Saturday night. "The Melaka City Rockers and modern group dances by several youth groups here are expected to liven up the evening and this includes many talented musicians that will be performing live. "Apart from that, a Chinese cross-talking show is also set to intrigue the crowd," said Gan. He added that the event is in its 12th-year running with an overwhelming response from the public. The organsing committee, said Gan, had expected more than 10,000 people at the countdown, surpassing the crowd recorded for last year. "We hope that people will come and celebrate New Year's eve here to liven up the festive spirit," he added. Gan also called on revellers to not bring and use snow spray during the celebration as the artificial snow-like kit was misused in earlier celebrations which led to some unpleasant incidents among the crowd. "We do not wish to see anyone being physically hurt by any sort of party items. "So it is better not to bring and use it," he said. To keep things in check and balance, the police, including some plain clothed detectives would be stationed at Jonker Walk to enforce public order and safety. Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
| Malacca is considering the ban on snow spray due to complaints Posted: 28 Dec 2011 03:28 PM PST MALACCA: The Malacca government is mulling over the ban on the use of snow spray during open celebrations following numerous public complaints. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the party that sprays artificial snowflake contributed to the havoc during celebrations, especially among rowdy revellers who were out to have fun at the expense of other people. "We will bring this up for discussion during the next state executive councillor meeting. "The item has caused tension among revellers and residents during the recent Christmas countdown party at the Portuguese Settlement," he said. Mohd Ali added that the rowdy mob spared no one by spraying the snow spray indiscriminately. "Some of them even sprayed foam onto the windscreens and side windows of passing motorists, leaving a big pile of mess on the roads. "This irked many residents and tourists," he said. Inconsiderate revellers, added the Chief Minister, had even sprayed the chemical-based party item onto people's eyes. "The snow spray leaves a pungent smell and can cause irritation to the eyes and the nose." Mohd Ali said before the ban takes place, the public can lodge a police report on the culprits where action can be taken. "It's all right to have fun, but not with the snow spray where it can harm people and cause destruction to public property." Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
| Villagers terrorised by King Cobra Posted: 28 Dec 2011 03:28 PM PST MALACCA: Villagers at Kampung Attap in Ujong Pasir are living in fear as a King Cobra is on the prowl around their neighbourhood. So far, about 10 people had sighted the venomous reptile in the area. Kota Melaka Barisan Nasional complaints bureau chief Ronald Gan Ying Hoe said people became paranoid over the snake issue. He added that even the local council workers and postmen were afraid to enter the area. "Stories about a King Cobra and Anaconda swallowing people alive at a supermarket here in Cheng are merely rumours, but in the case of a King Cobra sighted at the housing estate is genuine," he said. Gan added that he had tried resolve the issue, but to no avail as the natural habitat for the large snake had been cleared for development. "The area is situated on a privately-owned land which is fenced, and that made it difficult for the city council to exterminate the reptile's brooding ground. "Furthermore, the landscape at Kampung Attap which is close to the sea with plenty of undergrowth are considered as an ideal habitat for the King Cobra," he said. The matter, he added, was also raised to the state National Park and Wildlife Department. But in accordance to the Law, no one could enter a private property to capture the reptile without the owner's consent. "I am constantly bombarded by the residents for not addressing their plight but my hands are tied too. "They are asking me whether the authority will only act if there is a fatal attack and also threatened not to support Barisan in te next general election if the snake issue is not settled," he said. Gan added that residents in Kampung Attap had kept away from their own backyards fearing snake attacks. "The backlanes of the housing estate is brimming cobras and even garbage collectors are afraid to enter the area." One of the residents, Suzie Chee, 56 said the snakes began to appear at the housing estate since a secondary jungle nearby was cleared for development earlier this year. She addded that the cobras came out in search of prey in the neighbourhood after their natural habitat was destroyed. "There has been numerous sightings of snakes in our neighbourhood and fortunately, one of my neighbours who had knowledge on how to handle the reptiles had driven them away," she said. Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
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