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Home expo to be a hit
Committee to be set up to study roads in Johor
‘Don’t worry about drinking water supply’

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 05:16 PM PDT

KUANTAN: Some 60,000 visitors are expected to throng the Sultan Ahmad Shah International Convention Centre here in conjunction with the Perfect Livin' 13 Home and Lifestyle Exhibition.

Held for the third consecutive year, the exhibition attracted about 50,000 people last year which saw the participation of 150 industry-leading exhibitors in over 400 booths.

I.Star Ideas Factory Sdn Bhd business development director Jason Yap said due to the mid-year period and the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, sales were projected to hit an all-time high of RM30mil.

Yap said most of the major brands all over the country would be offering their products at bargain prices, in addition to other freebies and gifts thrown in.

"We are encouraged with the support and large visitors turnout over the past two years and will continue with this one-stop exhibition to provide more choices to the people in terms of the latest home products and services.

"Visitors also stand a chance to win attractive prizes such as IPad Mini, luxurious mattresses, recliner chairs and landscaping vouchers worth over RM100,000 at minimum purchases," he said.

The exhibition, which comprises home renovation, refurbishment and innovation needs, interior designing, flooring, wall coverings, wardrobes, gates, grilles and customisation of designs and finishes, will run from three days until Sunday from 11am to 9pm.

The first 1,000 visitors daily will walk away with an exclusive Limited Edition Perfect Livin' aluminium drinking bottle and a trendy sling bag.

Other activities include cooking demonstrations and a colouring contest for children below 12 years.

Committee to be set up to study roads in Johor

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 05:16 PM PDT

JOHOR BARU: A task force committee will be set up this year to undertake studies and monitor the safety and security aspects of roads which come under the jurisdiction of the state.

Johor Public Works, Rural and Regional Development chairman Datuk Hasni Mohammad said the data compiled would be used to improve the safety and security aspects of the roads.

He said the committee would also work closely with the State Road Safety Council, the Public Work Department and the Health Department.

"We are planning ahead, looking at 10 years down the road in coming out with the best solutions with regard to the maintenance of state roads," said Hasni.

He said this at the pre-announcement of the PSKLM International Expressway Conference and Exhibition 2013 (PIECE 2013) which will be held at Persada Johor International Convention Centre in September.

Hasni said there were several stretches of state roads which had been categorised as dangerous and could pose risks to road users and human settlements along the routes.

He added that these included roads leading to the Tanjung Bin power plant and petroleum bunkering hub in Pontian district as well as to Pengerang oil and gas hub in Kota Tinggi district.

"We need to look at ways to improve safety as tankers carrying hazardous chemicals and inflammable liquids passing these roads could pose danger to villages," said Hasni.

Separately, he hoped the authorities could nab illegal motor racers who had turned the road along the Lido beach fronting Danga Bay especially on weekends to their racing track.

Hasni said their actions would not only pose danger to themselves but also other road users especially ambulances carrying patients to Hospital Sultanah Aminah.

Meanwhile, Association of Highway Concessionaires Malaysia (PSKLM) chairman Datuk Noorizah Abd Hamid said 600 delegates from all over the world were expected to attend the PIECE 2013.

She said the three-day event from September 9 to 11, would see highway concessionaires, engineers, contractors, policy makers and consultants from Africa, Australia, Europe, India, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand and United States sharing their experiences and expertise on matters related to highways.

‘Don’t worry about drinking water supply’

Posted: 28 Jun 2013 05:16 PM PDT

JOHOR BARU: With the haze expected to persist until August, Syarikat Air Johor Holdings Sdn Bhd (SAJ) has assured the public that there is no need to be worried that the dust particles would contaminate the drinking water supply.

SAJ Abdul Wahab Abdul Hamid said that while dust particles could be seen floating around in hard hit areas such as Muar, Pasir Gudang and Kota Tinggi, there was no need for residents to be worried.

"Although the dust particles may contaminate raw water, this water will be treated before being supplied to households here," he said.

He added that after being treated, the water would be channelled into pipes, which will block contact with the open air.

"This ensures that the treated water will not contain any particles including ash," he said.

Kredit: www.thestar.com.my

Sabtu, 29 Jun 2013