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BY JOASH EE DE SILVAPETALING JAYA: Upgrading work on 15 power substations along the Kelana Jaya LRT line will be commissioned and implemented.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the proposed upgrade will extend the lifespan of the electrical systems and enable it to cater to fast-growing...

BY YEE XIANG YUNISKANDAR PUTERI: Johoreans who were rejected by banks can now turn to a new housing loan scheme introduced by the state government for first-time homeowners.The scheme, in collaboration with AmBank Islamic Bhd, is offering RM300mil in loans to those earning below RM5,000 a month and...

VICTORIA, in the heart of the highly prestigious SW1 postcode, is undergoing a renaissance as part of a £4bil (approximately RM22bil) regeneration scheme, making it one of the most in demand addresses in Central London. The area has always had a strong association with politics and royalty with...

Repairman R.Ganesan showing a dCCTV wire damaged by rodents in Kampung Lindungan.The vermin bite and damage the closed-circuit TV cameras wiring and posed a health threat to residents as well as business operators in the area.Restaurant manager Fadli Nasrun said, the rats could be heard scurrying...

BY ZAZALI MUSANewly-elected Johor Rehda chairman Datuk Steve Chong Yoon On (pic) said in an interview the chapter would organise the first Malaysia Property Exposition (Mapex) International next year should everything go as plannedJOHOR BARU: The Johor chapter of the Real Estate and Housing...

BY WANI MUTHIAHTANJONG KARANG: The proposal for housing developers to grant loans to homeowners will be explained to Cabinet on Wednesday.Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar (pic) said the matter would be brought up at the Cabinet meeting and would focus on...

BY PRIYA MENONThe rubbish left inside the waste recycling factory and warehouse near Jalan Bukit Badak, Kampung Baru Subang. — Photos: SHAARI CHE MAT/The StarSINCE January, a horrible stench has been plaguing residents near Jalan Bukit Badak, Kampung Baru Subang, due to a waste recycling factory...

BY VIJENTHI NAIRTAMAN Cuepacs (Phase 1) residents want a bungalow project in Taman Ferngrove stopped, as they have safety concerns.The residents claim that the slope next to their residential area, where eight bungalows will be built, is more than 40 degrees gradient which is much steeper than the...

BY BAVANI MThe scan car making its rounds to detect vehicles that have not paid the parking fee. — Photos: AZLINA ABDULLAH/The StarPARKING dodgers in the Federal capital owe Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) more than RM10mil in unpaid parking summonses for various offences committed from Oct 1, 2015...

MPJBT personnel using heavy machinery to take down illegal structures at Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/2, Taman Sutera Utama.JOHOR BARU: The Johor Baru Central Municipal Council (MPJBT) has urged owners of premises that have received notices to demolish illegal structures at their buildings to take heed...