Bernama news in brief: Nov 22

SABAH SOCSO’S JELAJAH PRIHATIN PROGRAMME BEGINS TODAY 

KOTA KINABALU -- The Social Security Organisation (Socso) Jelajah Prihatin Programme in Sabah kicks off today at Wisma Perkeso, aiming at helping individuals who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sabah Socso board member Awang Ali Ahmad Raji @ Amat said the four-day programme organised by Sabah Socso in conjunction with the state-level Socso’s golden jubilee celebration, offers various activities, including job interview sessions with agencies in Sabah.

Besides this, the programme would also provide information on Socso’s contribution and assistance for self-employed individuals.

“Socso will also provide aid to eligible recipients at all districts such as those involved in accidents, invalidity pensions, wheelchair assistance, diapers and other assistance,” he told reporters after launching the programme.

-- BERNAMA

NO NEW CHOLERA CASE DETECTED IN S’GOR, PROACTIVE MEASURES CONTINUE 

SHAH ALAM -- No new cases of cholera have been detected in Selangor so far, with the state government continuing with proactive measures to trace and carry out immediate tests on individuals suffering symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting and fever to detect the disease.

 State Public Health, Unity, Women and Family Development Committee chairman Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said only one case was reported (in Petaling district) on Oct 21, and the patient has fully recovered after receiving treatment.

“Selangor State Health Department has conducted close contract tracing at all locations involved, and all the samples are negative.

“We are still monitoring any cases reported in public or private clinics. Immediate tests would be conducted to detect the risk of cholera infection,” she told reporters after launching the special hotline to handle domestic violence cases, SELamat today.

--BERNAMA

LPP TO DEVELOP 10 e-SATELLITE FARMS NEXT YEAR

LARUT -- The Farmers’ Organisation Authority (LPP) plans to develop 10 e-Satellite Farms, namely  vegetable farming projects using the Internet of Things (IoT) system nationwide next year.

 Its director, Datuk Azulita Salim, said the RM3-million project under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) was aimed at boosting food supply for the country's needs by using technology. 

She said so far, the e-satellite farm had been successfully developed by the National Farmers Organisation (NAFAS) in Kuala Langat, Selangor last year and the latest at Kampung Tapah, Ulu Selama, which is expected to fully operate next month. 

 “The e-satellite farms are more effective and organised to control crop planting systems, including the use of fertilisers, water and pesticides, as well as weather control and to save labour costs.

“This agricultural project has proved to be safe for consumption and provided lucrative returns to target groups,” she told reporters after opening the Selama NAFAS IoT at Kampung Tapah, Ulu Selama today.

-- BERNAMA