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BLACKLISTING contact numbers stated on illegal advertisements is one of the more efficient ways to stop the culprits from continuing with the practice, said Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) corporate communications officer Muhammad Azli Miswan.“Every month, we compile the contact numbers on...

Selangor’s winning float, which featured Super Mokh and the Mah Meri masks.THE unique design of Tourism Selangor’s float has been inspired by the retro-style approach incorporating Selangor’s rich history and culture as well as its sports legends.The Discover Selangor float won second in Most...

BY EMILY KGuests checking out the healthy meal sets packed with green compliant utensils and box at the PJ Midtown Development’s Green and Wellness event.PJ MIDTOWN Development held an event to promote environmental preservation, and the importance of living an active and healthy lifestyle in...

Renewable energy and solar farms are the way of the future.Investment holding group, VSolar Group Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) to cooperate in research and development (R&D) and commercialisation programmes in solar energy.Representing the...

(Back row, from left) Quah, Casa Impian building supervisor Ho Siang Peng and Wong observing the apartment’s management corporation staff as they separate wastes collected from the residents.RESIDENTS of Casa Impian, a high-rise apartment at Jalan Ooi Thiam Siew in Jelutong, Penang, have been...

The multi-storey car park in the Chowrasta Market Complex in George Town has 125 parking bays.MOTORISTS can now park for free at the newly completed multi-storey car park in Chowrasta Market Complex in Penang Road until a private operator takes over management of the building.Penang Island City...

Kampung Bagan’s jetty is one of the 1,350 in Sungai Besar currently operating without permit or licence. — filepicJETTIES in 19 fishing villages in Selangor will not be charged RM600 in licence fee a year as yet.Selangor Local Government, New Village Development and Legalising of Factories...

The ‘Jom Konvoi MPSJ’ programme began in 2007 and is part of the council’s plan to build a civil society. — filepicTHE cost of organising Subang Jaya Municipal Council’s (MPSJ) annual Jom Konvoi programme has raised public concern.A ratepayer, Adriene Leong, said the cost to the public...

BY VIJENTHI NAIRThe three-storey neo-classical shophouses with ornate plaster garland, roof-top gables, and balustrades in Medan Pasar were built in the 1800s. —LOW LAY PHON /The StarMEDAN Pasar, simply translated as market square, in Kuala Lumpur was once bustling with commercial activity.Now,...

This year, the Selangor Smart Bus service will be extended to six councils, including MDHS. — filepicTHOSE in Hulu Selangor will finally get to enjoy free bus rides as the Selangor Smart Bus service will be expanded to the district starting tomorrow.Two buses, each with 40-passenger capacity,...