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Organic Urban Farm on Mall Rooftop
Location: One Utama A new 'farm' called the Fresh Growcer has opened up and it's located on the rooftop of a shopping mall! How amazing is that? What is more amazing is that the vegetable produce is grown organically, without pesticides. The idea about Fresh Growcer was generated by Mr. Emil Jihad who found that many of today's fresh produce sold at supermarkets are grown with pesticides, and consumers are not really benefitting health-wise as the use of pesticides reduces the nutrient content of produce. Therefore, with his partner, he took the initiative to open up an alternative grocer that sells organic vegetables. A great perk of shopping here is that shoppers get to pick the vegetables fresh! Using a sustainable and green approach to farming, the vegetables are grown using the system of aquaponics , whereby water that is rich with aquaculture content (from fish) feeds into hydrophonically grown vegetables. With growing food needs of Malaysia's population and the increasing need to address food insecurity, it's refreshing to see new initiatives that are out-of-the-box like this. Hope to see more urban farms on rooftops in the near future! Maybe one near where you live? Untuk bacaan lebih lanjut, pautan ke artikel Bahasa Melayu: https://www.mstar.com.my/xpose/i-suke/2022/04/13/pemuda-tanam-sayur-organik-atas-bumbung-mall-pelanggan-boleh-pilih-dan-petik-sendiri-ikan-talapia-merah-pun-ada?fbclid=IwAR1LXjxbGM6HeAw_x1W8WRXL3pzlDdszUAkylgiXxG7x23JGpTPWkIpCL2I

bencanabanjir.com
Sebuah syarikat kejuruteraan Ifcon Technology telah menghasilkan sebuah aplikasi dan laman sesawang yang mengumpul maklumat banjir di seluruh Malaysia. App tersebut dibangunkan untuk merangka data dan membuat kajian bersistem (analisis) tentang insiden bencana banjir yang sedang dan yang telah berlaku. Data tersebut dapat membantu pembuat-keputusan dan ketua-ketua komuniti dalam menghadapi bencana banjir dengan lebih terurus dan persediaan yang lebih baik pada masa depan. An engineering firm, Ifcon Technology, has developed a phone app and website that collects information of Malaysian floods happening currently and in the past. The app helps to analyse incidents of floods of which the data will be valuable to community leaders and decision makers to plan and mitigate future flood disasters. Baca untuk lebih maklumat: https://www.bencanabanjir.com/ https://vulcanpost.com/773950/bencanabanjir-malaysia-crowdsource-database-flood-report/ https://aliph.my/sistem-www-bencanabanjir-com-ini-dibangunkan-oleh-syarikat-aku/ Admin:

Komunikasi Augmentatif dan Alternatif
Individu yang berada di PPS akibat banjir mungkin mempunyai masalah komunikasi atau pertuturan. Seorang pengguna twitter @chiayitay telah menyediakan sebuah dokumen Google yang memberi panduan untuk berkomunikasi menggunakan sistem augmentatif dan alternatif. Pautan (link): Komunikasi AAC Tweet asal: https://twitter.com/chiayitay/status/1473267282759786501

#DaruratBanjir Directory
An important list of verified links of where to receive help, donate, volunteer and other important information, compiled by volunteer netizens. Panduan yang menyediakan maklumat penting serta kompilasi pautan-pautan kepada individu dan organisasi terpercaya yang meminta bantuan, sumbangan derma kilat serta tenaga sukarelawan akibat banjir Disember 2021. Link: https://sites.google.com/view/daruratbanjir/menu https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/18poMbsw71hzIuPL9lPqeAvHtsLtcNeoXRrWwmht4Nb0/htmlview#

Bantuan Guaman
Badan Peguam Malaysia melalui Jawatankuasa Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan akan memberikan Bantuan Guaman Bencana kepada orang awam di Kuala Lumpur, Pahang dan Selangor. Program ini adalah bagi orang awam yang terkesan dengan bencana banjir dan memerlukan nasihat dan pertolongan undang-undang. Tarikh Inisiatif: 27 Disember 2021 - 10 Januari 2022 Kuala Lumpur Pusat Bantuan Guaman Kuala Lumpur Selangor Pusat Bantuan Guaman Selangor Pusat Bantuan Guaman Kuala Selangor Kompleks Mahkamah Kajang Mahkamah Tinggi, Sesyen dan Majistret Klang Kompleks Mahkamah Shah Alam Pahang Pusat Bantuan Guaman Kuantan Pusat Bantuan Guaman Temerloh Bilik Peguam, Kompleks Mahkamah Kuantan

#Malaysia Banjir: Organisations You Can Support by WikiImpact
Wiki Impact has put together a list of organisations we can support in the cause of rebuilding the lives of those affected by the recent floods. Most listed organisations are based in Selangor and have been verified. Wiki Impact is an online platform that shares stories and data, highlighting impact-driven organisations and on the ground changemakers. For more info: https://www.wikiimpact.com/malaysiabanjir-list-of-organisations-individuals-you-can-support/

Kita Jaga Kita Banjir App
App link: https://kitajagakita.co/banjir The kitajaga.co app that we highlighted back in July has activated 'Banjir mode'. The app is a decentralised peer-to-peer (P2P) charity platform that allows two users to interact directly with each other to offer or seek help. The Banjir mode app provides the exact location of flood victims seeking help (indicated by a 'wave' icon) and samaritans offering help ('lifebuoy' icon). A 'thumbs up' icon indicates that help has been received. For transparency, other important information is also provided by the app including how much aid had been received and if persons in need are under Covid-19 quarantine. Watch the interview with the founder: https://www.astroawani.com/video-malaysia/inisiatif-kitajagakita-com-untuk-mangsa-banjir-1940509 Read more on the Star news: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/19/039banjir-mode039-activated-app-launched-for-malaysians-seeking-offering-help

For the Kids
Location: Kuala Lumpur Initiative name: For the Kids Type of Response: Post Flood Relief Target Group: School-going Children Description: We’ve been fundraising to prepare back to school kits for school going children in view of the upcoming school reopening in January. The initiative is targeting 1000 bags and will work with several communities on ground for a fair distribution. Info at bit.ly/forthekids We’ve now raised enough for 550 bags and will continue. Start date of commitment: 21 December 2021 End date of commitment: 31 Jan 2022 Partners
Beyond Borders The Bendahari Markets Project Haans for Autism For further inquiries, please contact Beatrice at bea@gather-together.co

Affordable Computers for Children in Need
A group of Taylor's University students through the Taylor's ME.REKA Space have developed the DuckiePi , a compact and portable e-learning computer that costs Rm400 to build. In 2020, the Malaysia Education Ministry found that 36.9% of students do not have any electronic devices, which impedes their learning process as classes are pivoted online (PdPr). With the introduction of DuckiePi, students will have access to a computer that is substantially cheaper than the average computer in the market. This is a welcoming solution to the digital divide existing in B40 communities. The computer is composed of: Gigabit ethernet Raspberry Pi motherboard Audio output 4GB RAM 4 USB ports 2 HDMI ports 1 SD card slot To get it running, the DuckiePi simply needs to be connected to a monitor, keyboard and mouse. Its operating system is Google Chromium OS and students can use Google tools, Zoom and others for their e-Learning. The DuckiePi is now available for purchase at RM500. With every DuckiePi sold, Taylor's University will donate an equivalent to a child in need. Read more here: https://uni.taylors.edu.my/taylors-duckie/product https://says.com/my/lifestyle/taylors-university-students-donate-duckiepi

Community Food Banks (Gerobok Rezeki Komuniti)
With the re-introduction of MCO 3.0 and total lockdown, individuals, community associations, organisations and businesses are coming together in full force to give out aid to those in need. Food banks have been set up in many localities nationwide to distribute food and resources for those who have lost their savings and livelihood. These food banks are contributed and replenished by neighbourhood communities. Some of the photos bellow illustrate the nearly whole-of-society approach to weathering through the lockdown and to curtail hunger. Image 1: Community Foodbank in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam Image 2: Mydin and Bukit Jelutong Resident Associate representatives Image 3: MBSA representatives handing out food baskets (drive through) Image 4: Tzu Chi volunteers who carried out distribution for needy Image 5: Gerobok Rezeki di TTDI Jaya, Shah Alam These are some of the digital flyers shared on Whatsapp to inform citizens who need food aid.

Kit Prihatin Perempuan
Lokasi: Selangor dan Wilayah Persekutuan Sasaran: Perempuan berumur 9 - 17 tahun (B40) Kit Prihatin Perempuan adalah sebuah program bertujuan untuk memberi pendidikan tentang kesihatan haid perempuan. Kit tersebut dilengkapi dengan pad guna-semula dan akan diedarkan kepada remaja perempuan golongan B40 secara berperingkat di Selangor dan Wilayah Persekutuan. Program ini dilancarkan oleh Dato Zuraida Kamaruddin, Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan dengan niat untuk menangani isu kekangan produk menstruasi bagi perempuan yang tidak mampu ( period poverty) dan juga untuk mencabar stigma awam berkaitan masalah haid. Untuk mendaftar, boleh layari pautan: https://charipad.my/backend/signup.php Artikel: Zuraida menyediakan program kesihatan haid untuk anak muda B40 --- Kit Prihatin Perempuan is a menstrual health kit and program aimed for girls aged 9-17 years old in the B40 category. The kit will be equipped with reusable pads and will be distributed in stage throughout Selangor and Wilayah Persekutuan. The program addresses the issue of period poverty and aims to educate girls about reproductive health and counter the stigma associated with periods. To register, click on this link: https://charipad.my/backend/signup.php To read more: Zuraida launches menstrual health programme for B40 youngsters

Skim Peduli Kesihatan untuk Kumpulan B40 (PeKa B40)
Skim Peduli Kesihatan untuk Kumpulan B40 (PeKa B40) adalah satu inisiatif Kerajaan melalui Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia yang bertujuan untuk menampung keperluan kesihatan golongan berpendapatan rendah, dengan memberi fokus terhadap penyakit tidak berjangkit (NCD). Pęka B40 diwujudkan atas fakta-fakta berikut: 1. Beban Penyakit Tidak Berjangkit. 2. Kesihatan Mental 3. Beban Kanser 4. Rawatan Kanser 5. Kos Alat Perubatan 6. Masalah Pengangkutan Konsep PeKa B40: 1. Bermula sebagai projek perintis dan dianggarkan dapat menampung 800,000 penerima sebagai permulaan. 2. Ianya adalah percuma kepada penerima PeKa B40. 3. Ditawarkan kepada rakyat Malaysia yang berada dalam lingkungan pendapatan isi rumah 40% terendah, yang dikenali sebagai B40. Kelayakan menyertai PeKa B40 adalah berdasarkan kriteria berikut: a) Penerima BSH dan pasangannya yang berdaftar. b) Berumur 40 tahun ke atas. 4. Penyertaan adalah secara automatik dan tiada pendaftaran diperlukan. Untuk maklumat lanjut, boleh layari di pautan berikut: https://www.pekab40.com.my/bm