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Pocket of fresh air
Children enjoying the swing at the newly completed pocket park in Lebuh Kampung Benggali, Butterworth. — Photos: MUSTAFA AHMAD/The StarRESIDENTS of Jalan Kampung Benggali now have their own place for recreational activities following the upgrading of the pocket park in Lebuh Kampung Benggali,...
Around 40,000 homes to be showcased at the kick-off of largest nationwide home expo
PETALING JAYA: The federal and state government housing agencies will be organising the largest ever nationwide home expo named “Ekspo Jualan Perumahan - Ke Arah Sejuta Impian, Alami Gaya Hidup Sejahtera” aimed at increasing home ownership among Malaysians from all income levels.This series of...
Kids in low-cost flats in KL face poverty and malnutrition, says Unicef
Filepic of a people's housing projectPETALING JAYA: Children living in low-cost housing or People's Housing Projects (PPRs) in Kuala Lumpur (KL) face high rates of poverty and malnutrition compared with the national average, a Unicef study revealed.Titled "Children without: A study of urban child...
Orang asli villagers say it has disrupted their livelihood and way of life
Zambry (right) said a report on the project has been completed and will be examined.A GROUP of orang asli from Kampung Ulu Geruntum in Gopeng are up in arms over the building of a mini hydro dam near their village.Represented by the Organisation for the Preservation of Natural Heritage Malaysia...
Showcasing malaysia’s Sustainable Urban development
Delegates on the Urban Greenery route being given a briefing at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia.PETALING JAYA: For a week in February, Malaysia was in the eyes of the world as Kuala Lumpur became the host city of the ninth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF9).Organised by UN-Habitat...
Speedy building method
Manyin (left) officially opening SK Siniawan’s new administrative block. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The StarKUCHING: The state government will consider using Industrialised Building System (IBS) for school infrastructure projects in rural areas.Education, Science and Technological Research Minister...
Association urges Iskandar Puteri be made sister city with China’s Shenzen
JOHOR BARU: The Johor Associated Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants Iskandar Puteri to be made a sister city with China’s Shenzhen to maximise its development potential.Association president Tan Sri Tan Seng Leong said visiting officials and business groups from China have made such...
Johor roads and bridges to be upgraded
Dr Ahmad Zahid (bending down) taking a closer look of the Cuplump Modified Asphalt being used in the road widening project.LABIS: The Federal Government has allocated RM29.43bil under the 11th Malaysian Plan to fund 365 development projects in Johor.Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid...
BRDB bring life to communities through its “Art of Living” project
PETALING JAYA: BRDB Developments Sdn Bhd (BRDB) revealed the “Art of Living” project, an outdoor art and cultural endeavour, for its Tamansari development in Rawang, today.The project aims to bring art and life to the township where placements of monumental artworks will be scattered within the...
Asean region clean city award spurs MBPP to continue good effort
Yew (holding the plaque) and Penang Island City Council secretary Addnan Mohd Razali (on Yew’s right) sharing the joy of receiving the Asean Clean Tourist City Standard award with city councillors after their monthly meeting at City Hall in George Town.SPICK-and-span George Town’s feather in...