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SATURDAY | JUNE 7, 2025

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Penang Indian Muslims to get discounts for properties

Quick action taken after electric shock incident at tourist spot KUALA TERENGGANU: The Kuala Terengganu City Council has carried out remedial works to re-insulate damaged electrical cables at Dataran Drawbridge. Kuala Terengganu Mayor Datuk Jusman Ibrahim said the action was taken following an incident in which a child was hospitalised for burns from an electric shock that jolted him while he was walking with his family in the area. He said the council received a complaint at 11.18pm on Wednesday, and a technical team from the council’s electrical department was despatched to inspect the cause of the incident on Thursday morning. “The investigation found the cause to be a damaged electrical cable that came into contact with a street lamp post. “Immediate action was taken by the council by inspecting all cables, then re-insulating them using the ‘heat shrink insulation’ method,” he said in a statement. Jusman said to prevent the same incident from recurring, the council would also conduct a comprehensive inspection in phases at Dataran Drawbridge and surrounding areas, which is a popular tourist attraction. The news was widely circulated on social media platforms claiming that a child was injured while walking past the food truck sales area at Dataran Drawbridge. Meanwhile, all shopping complexes, hypermarkets and supermarkets within the council’s jurisdiction have been ordered to fully close today. Jusman said fast-food outlets, 24-hour and convenience stores such as 7-Eleven, Mr DIY, Treleaf Market and Eco-Shop are ordered to close from midnight on 10 Zulhijjah (June 7) until 1pm the following day. – Bernama BATU KAWAN: A soil depression was detected at P149 Jalan Batu Kawan, specifically at the junction connecting the road to a newly completed bridge, according to Penang Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari. He said the exact cause of the incident on Thursday is still under investigation by the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and the project contractor. He added that immediate remedial measures were taken by PDC upon receiving public complaints. “PDC promptly carried out premix patching to raise the road level and installed warning signs to prevent any untoward incidents involving road users.” He said the contractor would proceed with excavation work to determine the cause of the soil depression before implementing permanent repair measures, which would involve the use of additional materials such as geotextile, basal reinforcement and other necessary strengthening methods. “These actions are essential to ensure long term road stability and to prevent future soil depressions. All repair costs would be borne by the contractor because the project is still within the defects liability period.” Fire and Rescue Department operations division assistant director John Sagun Francis said a team of seven members from the Batu Kawan Fire and Rescue station was sent to the location after the department received a call regarding the soil depression. “On arrival, the team found that a soil depression had occurred, but there were no victims involved.” – Bernama Soil depression at Jalan Batu Kawan addressed

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government will offer a 5% discount to Indian Muslims for the purchase of residential and commercial units under the newly introduced Madani Home Ownership Campaign (MOC), part of the Madani inclusive property sector catalyst policy. State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo said the discount would be available throughout the campaign period from June 1 this year to May 31, 2026 to boost o 5% rebate given for purchase of residential, commercial units under newly introduced Madani Home Ownership Campaign, says state exco member

selling price would be imposed. He added that upgrade packages for open market units would be capped at 50% of the base price. Other incentives under the policy include waivers on the sale or purchase charges of Rumah MutiaraKu Type A or B quotas for developers who do not meet the price controlled unit requirements, as well as exemptions from conducting a social impact assessment report. Sundarajoo said the policy, which was approved during the state planning committee meeting on June 3, is expected to have a positive impact by boosting home ownership rates, encouraging approval of strategic new projects and fostering a more inclusive, sustainable and competitive property development ecosystem. “We are confident the implementation of the MOC policy would help raise home ownership levels among Penangites. The state government will continue to review, refine and gather feedback from industry players and the public to improve and update these guidelines.”

the sale of such properties. “In addition, the State Housing Board has introduced a special category, Rumah MutiaraKu Type D, with a ceiling price of RM400,000, targeted at households earning up to RM15,000 a month. “This category is not allowed to be sold on the open market and cannot be used to fulfil affordable housing compliance requirements.” He was speaking at a media conference at Komtar on Thursday, alongside State Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman H’ng Mooi Lye, Bernama reported. Sundarajoo also announced a reduction in contribution rates for developers who do not physically build Rumah MutiaraKu Type A or B units from RM120,000 to RM100,000 in areas under the Penang Island City Council, and from RM120,000 to RM72,500 under the Seberang Perai City Council. Sundarajoo said to ensure cash flow and timely delivery of the units, the previous 20% open market release limit has been increased to 50%. However, he said a release fee of 10% of the

FESTIVE TRAVELLERS ... Passengers waiting to board express buses at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan yesterday to return to their hometowns for the Aidiladha holidays. – ADAM AMIR HAMZAH/ THESUN

Rail project vital for Selangor Aero Park: MB SEPANG: The proposed Selangor Rail project is the vital link that will unlock the full potential of the newly launched Selangor Aero Park (SAP) and transform the state into a fully integrated aviation and logistics powerhouse, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. prepared to give you our full intellectual and technical support to realise this vision with the blessing of the Cabinet,” Amirudin said at the groundbreaking ceremony of the SAP project on Thursday.

He said 68% of Malaysia’s aerospace economy is already based in Selangor, adding that SAP would attract international aerospace giants as well as critical supply chain industries. “The birth of SAP would drive interest in these global giants to relocate to Selangor, from aircraft manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing to companies involved across the supply chain. The list is endless. “For Selangor, I believe SAP would encourage more local SMEs to achieve global certification, allowing them to advance their position in the value and supply chains and compete with the region’s powerhouses. “There is a vast opportunity to grow for original equipment manufacturers making principal aircraft systems as well as firms making sub-assemblies and suppliers providing parts and raw materials.” – Bernama

State Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han said in February the construction of the Selangor Rail Line would be carried out in phases over 10 years. Ng said the feasibility study was then in its final phase, and a 200km alignment with four proposed spur lines, namely Westport, Klang, Putra Heights and Universiti Selangor Bestari Jaya, had been identified for the project. Amirudin said the 242.81ha development marks a strategic starting point to position Selangor and Malaysia as the region’s aerospace powerhouse.

He said the rail project, first proposed to the Transport Ministry a few months ago, aims to connect KL International Airport, Subang Airport, Port Klang and the upcoming port in Pulau Carey. “To unlock the full potential of SAP, we need to address a crucial missing link that can connect industry, people and major transport infrastructure in Selangor and the Klang Valley – the Selangor Rail. “While we are fully aware of the financial complexities involved, I assure you that we are