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Ravinder Singh and Khoo Salma Nasution were given 14 days to withdraw statements against Zairil Khir Johari in a video posted on social media. Ravinder Singh and heritage activist Khoo Salma Nasution have been accused of making slanderous statements about a contract to a private company. GEORGE TOWN : Penang executive councillor Zairil Khir Johari has demanded an apology and a retraction from two activists over remarks made against him in a video clip posted on social media. Among the offending remarks was a claim that Zairil had abused his power by giving a contract to a private company, said Zairil’s aide, Farid Maulud, in a statement. He said the letter of demand was sent to Ravinder Singh of Parti Rakyat Malaysia, heritage activist Khoo Salma Nasution, and the publisher of the video, Zaidi Dali. Zaidi has since retracted his statements and has apologised openly, Farid said. Ravinder confirmed in a statement that he had received the letter of demand and said his lawyers will respond

SERDANG: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has outlined five main priorities to address challenges and issues with food production in the country. Its minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said among the focus areas to ensure food sustainability include strengthening the aquaculture sector to increase fish yields and expand cattle breeding activities through feedlot methods. Speaking at the closing of the Food Safety and Security Conference 2023 at Universiti Putra Malaysia today, Mohamad said the ministry also aimed to increase the local meat production target to 50 per cent of the self-sufficiency level by 2025. "We want to begin the cultivation of grain corn to reduce import dependence by 30 per cent in this 10-year period, and increase youth involvement in agrofood and smart farming sectors. Source： Hana Naz Harun（ https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/943763/govt-increase-fish-yields-expand-cattle-breeding-activities）

  BAYAN LEPAS - Komuniti Nelayan Pulau Pinang mempertikaikan sikap beberapa pemimpin politik di negeri ini yang sebelum ini bersama membantah projek tambakan laut di negeri ini, namun kini hanya diam membisu selepas berjaya dalam Pilihanraya Umum ke-15 (PRU15) lalu. Pengerusi Persatuan Nelayan Kawasan Pulau Pinang, Arshad Omar berkata, ketika berkempen sebelum ini calon-calon yang bertanding ketika itu sanggup hadir menunjukkan bantahan terhadap pembangunan yang ingin dijalankan malah ada diantara mereka turut memegang poster bagi menunjukkan solidariti bersama nelayan. Bagaimanapun katanya, selepas kerajaan terbentuk dan ada dalam kalangan mereka yang menang serta berjaya mengekalkan kedudukan sebagai ahli Parlimen, suara-suara mereka sudah tidak lagi kedengaran. "Ramai yang datang malah daripada pelbagai parti yang bersama kami pada ketika itu...Poster tolak tambak dan sebagainya semuanya boleh pegang lagi ketika itu, tapi sekarang entah di mana mereka. "Kita berharap calon

  GEORGE TOWN : Streaks of pink have appeared in the sea off Teluk Bahang since the weekend, arousing the curiosity of beachgoers. As of this afternoon, the pink hue is still visible in some parts. Local fishermen have expressed concerns and lamented on the death of thousands of fishes as a result of the situation, about 1 km from Muha Head until the coast off Teluk Bahang. Teluk Bahang Fishermen's Association chairman Johari Mohamad said they came across the streaks of pink about two days ago, with many dead fishes on the surface. "As a result, the sea condition was also not as nice as always. We are worried if this situation prolongs, more fish may end up dead," he said. Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS), Universiti Sains Malaysia, director Profesor Datuk Dr Aileen Tan Shau Hwai described the situation as the red tide bloom. She said a similar incident happened in April during the hot spell (with some rains that brought the nutrients from land to the ocean)