BY YVONNE T.NATHANPrasarana Malaysia Bhd will be operating the MRT Lines soon , but will passengers see an end to inconsistent services such as the recent power failure that left thousands stranded?Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations...

PETALING JAYA: New trains will be added to the Kelana Jaya LRT line by November to increase frequency and reduce congestion during peak hours on weekdays, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.The Prime Minister promised this after meeting with Prasarana Malaysia Berhad and the Land Public Transport...

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...