Compiled by BENJAMIN LEE, C.ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN
THE parents of SJK(T) Durian Tunggal, Melaka pupils are calling for a solution to the recurring flooding of the school’s field, which they say is endangering and affecting the lives of their children, reported Harian Metro.
The school’s parent-teacher association said the flooding is often caused by overflow from a nearby river during periods of continuous heavy rain.
Its chairman V. Pusparaja said the floods frequently overflowed into the school compound, leaving parts of the grounds waterlogged and affecting facilities used by the school’s 198 pupils.
> Age is no barrier for a 77-year-old cyclist who is preparing to cycle 2,500km around Peninsular Malaysia to mark this year’s National Day celebrations, reported Kosmo!
Che Saad Nordin, who is a former part-time journalist, said he will begin his six-week solo Merdeka69 ride on July 25, combining his passion for cycling with a mission to promote patriotism among younger Malaysians.
Che Saad said he also plans to distribute 2,000 Jalur Gemilang to students at kindergartens, primary and secondary schools throughout his journey.
(The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
