Day: May 25, 2026

Aidiladha: Sufficient supply of sacrificial livestock

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has announced that the livestock supply for this year's Aidiladha celebration is sufficient to meet current needs throughout the country. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in a statement today informed that based on statistics from the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) until last April, the local supply of cattle and buffaloes was 35,127 heads while the imported supply was 16,845 heads. "This brings the total supply of cows and buffaloes for sacrificial purposes to 51,972, exceeding the estimated needs of institutions such as mosques, suraus and slaughterhouses, which are expected to be 40,420," the statement said. For the supply of goats and sheep, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced that local stocks were recorded at 25,815 heads while imported supplies were 4,232 heads, bringing the total to 30,047 heads compared to the current demand forecast of 22,424 heads. Through the data projection, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development guarantees that the total livestock supply in the country is sufficient to meet the demand for slaughter for sacrificial purposes this year. In terms of infrastructure readiness, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced that 27 DVS-owned slaughterhouses throughout Peninsular Malaysia are ready to operate for the purpose of slaughtering sacrificial livestock. "In addition, DVS also issued licenses to 43 private slaughterhouses throughout Peninsular Malaysia until March 16 to offer legal slaughtering services to the community," the statement said. KPKM informs that organisers who wish to carry out animal slaughter activities outside slaughterhouses such as in mosques, suraus, schools, residential areas and public places are required to submit an application for an outside slaughter permit along with relevant documents to obtain approval. The ministry also recommends that the public always refer to the Guidelines for the Slaughter of Sacrificial Animals issued by DVS as a basic reference to ensure that the entire process of implementing the sacrificial ritual goes smoothly and complies with the set standards. -- BERNAMA

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has announced that the livestock supply for this year’s Aidiladha celebration is sufficient to meet current needs throughout the country. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in a statement today informed that based on statistics from the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) until last April, […]

Two factories, a workers’ dormitory in Juru destroyed in fire

BUKIT MERTAJAM -- Two factories and a workers' dormitory were destroyed in a fire in Lorong Industri Ringan 4, Juru Light Industrial Area, here yesterday. Assistant Director of the Fire and Rescue Operations Division of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in Penang, John Sagun Francis, said his department received an emergency call regarding the incident at 8.25pm. "Eight people who were in the factory and dormitory managed to escape, consisting of one Myanmar and one Vietnamese worker each, as well as two local workers and three Nepalese workers," he said in a statement today. He said the fire was completely extinguished at 10.22pm before the operation ended two hours later after his team ensured that there were no embers or the spread of fire there. According to him, 30 officers and firefighters from three fire stations and rescuers were involved in the firefighting operation and were also assisted by more than 100 people from 17 Volunteer Fire Departments. -- BERNAMA

BUKIT MERTAJAM — Two factories and a workers’ dormitory were destroyed in a fire in Lorong Industri Ringan 4, Juru Light Industrial Area, here yesterday. Assistant Director of the Fire and Rescue Operations Division of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in Penang, John Sagun Francis, said his department received an emergency call regarding […]

PETRONAS confirms incident at FSO Sepat, investigation still underway

KUALA LUMPUR -- PETRONAS on Monday confirmed an incident at about 12.50pm yesterday during lifeboat maintenance work at the Sepat Floating Storage and Offloading Facility (FSO) off the coast of Terengganu involving four contractor workers. "We are saddened to inform you that three workers were confirmed dead upon arrival at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital, Kuala Terengganu at approximately 5.57 pm yesterday, while another injured worker has been transferred to receive medical treatment and is still under observation," the national oil and gas company said in a statement today. According to PETRONAS, the investigation into the cause of the incident is still ongoing and in cooperation with the relevant authorities. "PETRONAS expresses its condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased. The company's immediate priority is to provide support for the welfare of those affected," the company said. — BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR — PETRONAS on Monday confirmed an incident at about 12.50pm yesterday during lifeboat maintenance work at the Sepat Floating Storage and Offloading Facility (FSO) off the coast of Terengganu involving four contractor workers. “We are saddened to inform you that three workers were confirmed dead upon arrival at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital, […]