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Holidaymakers throng Negeri Sembilan attractions SEREMBAN: Most tourist locations in Negeri Sembilan continue to be packed with visitors, particularly during the school holidays that began in mid-December, as well as in conjunction with Visit Negeri Sembilan Year 2026. to play in the “snow” at the theme park. “My friends said if you go to Negeri Sembilan without enjoying the masak lemak daging salai (smoked meat in turmeric and coconut milk gravy), it’s a waste. Even though it was a bit of a distance, we were satisfied to be able to eat the traditional Negeri Sembilan cuisine.

was during the Christmas holidays and New Year’s Eve celebrations – you could say almost all hotels were full. “We hope this momentum continues as the year goes along. We will continue to provide support, including offering special discounts for all early room bookings,” he said. State Tourism, Culture, and Arts committee chairman Nicole Tan was earlier reported as saying that over 25 million tourists are targeted to visit Negeri Sembilan this year, with more than 250 tourism products offered to visitors, including health tourism. – Bernama ‘Green labs’ to boost digital literacy among pupils ALOR GAJAH: Several primary schools in the Alor Gajah parliamentary constituency will soon be equipped with “green labs” to enhance digital literacy among pupils and expose them early to digital technology. Alor Gajah MP Adly Zahari, who is also Defence deputy minister, said the initiative aims to introduce pupils to basic software and hardware applications, while nurturing creativity and digital awareness in a safe and structured environment. “The green labs will allow pupils to produce creative content, learn about the digital world and understand how technology can be applied in daily life. “More importantly, it will help build digital literacy and reduce their vulnerability to scams and other online threats,” he told reporters after attending the “Jom Shopping Barangan Sekolah 2026” programme at a supermarket in Pulau Sebang here yesterday. At the programme, 500 pupils and students from underprivileged families received RM100 vouchers each to purchase school supplies. Meanwhile, Adly said a technical committee set up by the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is conducting a detailed investigation into an incident involving an RMN Super Lynx helicopter that made an emergency landing during the New Year’s Eve celebration at Pantai Klebang on Wednesday. He said the committee will examine the incident thoroughly to determine its cause and identify measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. In the incident at 10.50pm, four crew members were on board the helicopter during a flight demonstration held in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the army’s Grup Gerak Khas. All the crew were rescued and taken to Malacca Hospital for checks. – Bernama

two-day, one-night getaway. “We’ve planned for a long time to come to Teluk Kemang for a picnic and a swim. The last time we were here was two years ago – now it’s cleaner, tidier and more beautiful,” she said. Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan Hotels Association chairman Haziz Hassan said hotel room bookings in Negeri Sembilan, especially in Port Dickson, increased by 80% to 90% during the school holidays. He said based on data obtained, most four and five-star hotels around Port Dickson have been fully booked since last December until early this month. “The most significant increase

“We spent the whole day at this theme park, which is said to be the largest in Malaysia, because we were attracted to the cold atmosphere that feels like being overseas. Going abroad to play in the snow is difficult, but here we can play till our heart’s content,” the mother of three told Bernama. Private sector employee Mohammad Azlan Rahman, 47, who travelled with five family members from Johor Bahru, said they were on a three-day, two night holiday in Negeri Sembilan and visited attractions in the district as well as Kuala Pilah.

A survey by Bernama at a snow theme park in Seremban and major beaches in Port Dickson found the locations to be focal points for families taking the opportunity to bring their children while celebrating the launch. Visitor Saadatul Akmar Mohamad Saad, 43, from Ampang, Selangor, said she and 10 family members had planned to visit Seremban a month ago specifically

“Besides that, we also had the chance to experience the village atmosphere in Kuala Pilah and visit the Seri Menanti Palace museum,” he said, adding that he obtained information about the state’s tourism through social media. A visitor from Malacca, Salwani Osman, 35, said she and two friends chose Teluk Kemang for a short

Penang to roll out community service order

Councils given six months to prepare enforcement framework for litterbugs

(Friday) under the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672), but Penang has yet to adopt that act, instead opting to implement the amendments under Act A1773. “The meeting also agreed to grant a six-month preparation period to the Seberang Perai City Council and Penang Island City Council before full enforcement begins in July,” he told reporters

after attending the swearing-in of Seberang Perai City Council members on Friday. He added that no enforcement action would be taken during the six-month period and both local councils have been instructed to set up task forces to make thorough preparations, including developing the implementation mechanism, public education initiatives, fine issuance procedures and related processes before full enforcement, Bernama reported. H’ng expressed hope that both councils, through their relevant departments, would consult with the newly appointed members to ensure smooth implementation, given that it is a federal policy. The CSO came into effect since Thursday in Johor, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis, Kedah, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. In Penang, Selangor, Kelantan and Terengganu, which have not adopted Act 672, enforcement of the order is subject to approval by the respective state authorities. In a previous statement, the ministry said the CSO would be enforced in addition to existing fines, but could only be imposed on offenders after conviction by a court. Offenders may be required to undertake up to 12 hours of activities such as collecting waste, washing public areas, cutting grass or clearing cobwebs within six months of conviction.

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Penang is set to enforce a community service order (CSO) for public littering offences, starting July 1. State Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman H’ng Mooi Lye said the State Executive Council approved the Housing

and Government Ministry’s proposal to implement the CSO under the Street, Drainage and Building Act 2025 (Act A1773) at its meeting on Dec 17. “This order has been implemented by the ministry at the federal level since yesterday Local

Litterbugs may face up to six months of community service and fines of up to RM2,000 under the nationwide law, which came into effect on Thursday. – ADAM AMIR HAMZAH/THESUN

More than 17,000 crows culled last year GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Island City Council has culled 17,750 crows and captured 10,171 pigeons last year as part of efforts to maintain a clean and healthy environment free from bird droppings. by its Environmental Health Department in collaboration with the Penang Shooting Club and other related associations.

the 9,585 pigeons caught in 2024. The city council said a key challenge is the public habit of feeding pigeons, prompting enforcement action from March last year with 55 compounds issued under Section 47(1) of the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974. – Bernama

destruction of nests at identified breeding hotspots. The city council warned that crow populations could rebound quickly if irresponsible practices persist, such as improper disposal of food waste or failure to secure rubbish bins. On pigeon control, it reported an increase in captures compared with

According to the city council, the number of crows culled last year declined from the 23,336 in 2024, with measures including shooting approved by the police and the

In a statement yesterday, the council said the population control operations were conducted monthly