The Star Online: Metro: South & East
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- Dengue fever cases in Johor 64% lower compared to last year
- Continue role for rapid growth, media urged
- Resort treats kids to Christmas party
| Dengue fever cases in Johor 64% lower compared to last year Posted: 30 Dec 2011 02:57 PM PST MUAR: The number of dengue fever cases in Johor this year was lower by 64% with 1,363 cases recorded to date compared to 3,375 cases last year. State Women, Family, Health and Community Development Committee chairman Dr Robia Kosai said 194 cases were dengue haemorrhagic fever resulting in seven deaths reported compared to 600 cases with 12 deaths last year. "We have succeeded in controlling dengue fever spread by the Aedes mosquito but we must not be complacent as our housing areas have to be free of mosquito-breeding grounds at all times," she said. Dr Robia hit out at the indifferent attitude of a small group of management staff of the 63 centres in the state on the level of cleanliness at the centres. She advised the management of the centres to set aside at least 10 minutes daily to clean the surrounding areas to prevent the breeding of the Aedes mosquito. The state would establish eight more of the centres year, raising the total to 71, she said, adding that it was spending about RM200,000 each year to set up new centres for the comfort of volunteers now numbering 1,992. — Bernama. Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
| Continue role for rapid growth, media urged Posted: 30 Dec 2011 04:48 PM PST MALACCA: The media must continue in their role to bridge the people and the government to ensure rapid growth said chief minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam. Speaking at the 2011 Perdana Media Night, he praised media practitioners as they have maintained and upheld journalistic ethics. "I believe the local media, be it print or electronic, would continue playing its role in carrying out that agenda and meet the demands of its audience." Also present at the event were Yang Dipertua Negeri Melaka Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob, assembly speaker Datuk Wira Othman Muhamad, state secretary Datuk Wira Omar Kaseh and Bernama deputy editor-in-chief Datuk Zulkefli Salleh. – Bernama. Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
| Resort treats kids to Christmas party Posted: 30 Dec 2011 02:56 PM PST KUANTAN: Twenty-four children from the Rapha Childrens Home had a time of their lives when they were invited to a Christmas party organised by the Impiana Resort. The children were all smiles when they were served lunch and entertained by a live band while a Santa Claus handed out balloons and candies to them. A colouring contest and games was also organised with every participant walking away with presents. Resort manager Kamarudin Kassim said Christmas was one of those special moments in the year when they could give to the underprivileged. "This is the third year we organise a party for the children of the home. "Normally, their activities are held at the home but with this party, we give the children an opportunity to come out and be exposed to some luxury," he said. Kamarudin added that similar events were also held during Ramadhan and Chinese New Year as part of the resort's corporate social responsibility programme. Rapha home's supervisor Grace Yeap expressed her gratitude to the resort's management for showing the children such a good time. "We hope more organisations can come forward and assist us as we are a non-profit organisation that depends entirely on public support," she said. Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
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