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INTERACTIVE: Early warning signs of a landslide – here is what you need to look out for

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By SHYAFIQ DZULKIFLI     PETALING JAYA:   Cracks in walls or floors, blocked drains, and tilting utility poles or fences – these are among the early warning signs of a landslide that people living near slopes need to watch out for, said the Mineral and Geoscience Department.   The department’s director-general Datuk Zamri Ramli said other warning signs to look out for are water seeping from slopes, pooling water at the base of slopes, and visible cracks along their surface.   “Residents living near slopes should remain vigilant for these early warning signs of landslides, particularly during heavy downpours,” Zamri told The Star.   Parts of the country are currently experiencing heavy rain during the current northeast monsoon, raising the risk of landslides especially at high-risk slopes.   Critical slopes identified nationwide     Zamri said 254 critical slopes we...
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MULTIMEDIA: The price of a healthy Malaysian diet

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SUGGESTED TEASER TEXT: Rising food prices affect many Malaysians, but how much does it really cost to eat healthy? We pored over the data, went grocery shopping and cooked some meals to find out. By DIYANA PFORDTEN and SHYAFIQ DZULKIFLI PETALING JAYA: For Malaysians struggling with the cost of living, the price of a healthy diet is getting harder to swallow as food prices continue to go up. The question is – how much does it cost to eat healthy? Data from the World Bank offers one estimate, albeit at the lower end of the price range. According to the international financial institution, the minimum cost of a healthy diet in Malaysia is RM5.94 per person per day. Such an amount will buy the least expensive locally available foods to meet requirements for energy and food-based dietary guidelines for one person. According to the World Bank, fruits make up the biggest portion of the cost for a healthy diet, at 24.9% or RM1.35 a day, followed by anima...
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[PRINT] Crackdown on toxic beauty ingredients

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