Trees with cavity and signs of disease chopped down.
KOTA KINABALU: Casuarina trees that are at least 20 years old along the Tanjung Aru beach were chopped down over the weekend amid questions over the future of the beachfront area.
Officials said the trees were not in good condition, but netizens questioned whether they were removing the trees as part of the plan to proceed with the much debated Tanjung Aru Eco Development (TAED) project.
Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment minister Datuk Jafry Arifin said the trees were deemed unhealthy and posed safety risks.
He said he got this information from Kota Kinabalu Mayor Noorliza Ag Alip.
Aside from individuals, the government was also looking at relaxing restrictions on businesses as well, he said.
Ismail Sabri said it was being discussed in detail now.
“The technical committee is studying the proposals thoroughly,
“More on this issue will be announced after Hari Raya,” he told reporters after launching the Defence Ministry (Mindef) Prihatin programme at Wisma Pertahanan yesterday.
When asked, Ismail Sabri said cases of individuals who could not receive their second vaccine dose due to allergies, severe side effects or health issues would be referred to the Health Ministry.
The government was looking at easing restrictions, including allowing those fully vaccinated to travel or dine at restaurants.
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Muhammad Doffy Satria, 35, cleaning up the surrounding of his house a ahead of Hari Raya Haji in Kampung Makam, Monday LIM BENG TATT/The Star
GEORGE TOWN: Muslims are observing this year’s Hari Raya Haji with a quiet celebration as safety is uppermost on their minds amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
In Kampung Makam, where about 1,000 villagers would get together to celebrate the occasion every year, no decorations were seen. Muhammad Doffy Satria, 35, said his family of five would spend precious time together at home this year.
“Hari Raya Haji used to be a major affair for us as I was part of the team who performed the slaughtering ritual at the nearby mosque.“My family would spend the remaining holidays travelling down to Johor to visit relatives.
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Indonesia reports record coronavirus deaths ahead of Hari Raya Haji
A total of 1,338 Covid-19 patients died in the past 24 hours, bringing total deaths to 74,920 since the pandemic began. PHOTO: AFP
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