By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SEPANG, Nov 28 — The RM1.5 million allocation in the 2023 Selangor Budget will be utilised for cultural and artistic programmes that raise Selangor's dignity and identity as a state. State executive councillor of culture Borhan Aman Shah said several large-scale...

By Jerry Choong SHAH ALAM, Nov 27 — The 2023 Selangor Budget that was tabled on Friday (November 25) has been described by Bukit Melawati state assemblyman Juwairiya Zulkifli as a family and people-friendly budget. She said this is particularly evident in the second of its five cores, which...

By Azian Aziz GOMBAK, Nov 27 — The move to extend the treatment for Anak Istimewa Selangor (AnIS) special-needs children to specialist hospitals has come as a relief to their parents. Taman Sri Gombak Community Rehabilitation Organisation (PPDK) volunteer instructor Zainab Abd Karim, 46, said...

By Shamz Johan AMPANG, Nov 27 — Members of the public have described the shopping vouchers under the Jom Shopping initiative, which was increased from RM100 to RM200, as a timely gesture amid the current increase in the price of goods. Particularly for low-income families, many are grateful...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Nov 27 — Permatang state assemblyman Rozana Zainal Abidin has praised the 2023 Selangor Budget for its concern over women, including single mothers. She expressed interest in the implementation of the Young Insentif Digital Media Usahanita Muda programme, which can...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Nov 27 — State representatives have described the 2023 Selangor Budget which was presented on Friday (November 25) as focusing on economic recovery efforts while ensuring the people's welfare is not marginalised. [caption id="attachment_278732" align="alignleft"...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 27 — Opposition state assemblymen have said they are pleased with the 2023 Selangor Budget presented by Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari on Friday (November 25) as it continues to defend the people's welfare. Sementa state assemblyman Dr Daroyah...

By Diana Abd Wahab SHAH ALAM, Nov 26 — The state government will provide RM300,000 in funds to carry out studies for the development of the Selangor Climate Change Policy, including for integrated implementation, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. He said his administration takes a...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 26 — The Tabung Pemulihan Projek Terbengkalai (Tepat) fund, which has approximately RM6.98 million remaining, will be used next year in efforts to restore abandoned housing projects. Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said the fund's primary goal is...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Nov 26 — A special task force committee has been set up to ensure the Integrated Development Region in South Selangor's (Idriss) projects proceed smoothly, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the team's main purpose is to coordinate, monitor...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Nov 26 — The 2023 Selangor Budget will focus on employment opportunities, housing, environment, youth, women, and education, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the focus is on dealing with the anticipated economic recession next year, the...

By Amin Ridzuan Ishak SHAH ALAM, Nov 26 — The Selangor Penyayang project, first introduced to stimulate the local economy in the post-Covid-19 pandemic period, will continue next year with RM28 million in funds. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said each state constituency will receive...

By Diana Abd Wahab SHAH ALAM, Nov 26 — The state government has allocated RM6 million to empower Selangor's tourism industry, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said two tourism promotion campaigns will be implemented, including 'Pusing Selangor...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Nov 25 — The state government has approved a total investment of RM4.5 billion to expedite the use of modern technologies in addressing garbage disposal problems in Selangor. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the amount will be utilised to build...

By Sulyn Chong SHAH ALAM, Nov 25 — The Selangor state government has agreed to cooperate with the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and to contribute approximately RM1.6 million to the EPF i-Suri scheme, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. “The incentive will benefit a total of 26,913...

By Sulyn Chong SHAH ALAM, Nov 25 — Some RM16.3 million has been allocated for the development of flood mitigation projects throughout Selangor, which will be distributed according to river basins identified by the state government, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. “RM6.255...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Nov 25 — A total of RM2.83 million will be allocated for the programmes and activities related to the Selangor Local Youth Movement (PeBS) next year, says Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the PeBS has been formed to connect the state...

By Ida Nadirah Ibrahim SHAH ALAM, Nov 25 — The Selangor government has announced a special financial incentive of two and a half months’ salary, or a minimum of RM1,000 for its civil servants. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the bonus, with a total financial implication of...

By Sulyn Chong SHAH ALAM, Nov 25 — The state government has allocated RM65.6 million for public health purposes and will continue the Iltizam Selangor Sihat (ISS) programme with a RM45 million allocation every year, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. “The continuation of the ISS...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Nov 25 — The state government has decided to extend the exemption of the Entertainment Duty until December 31 next year, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. Although the sector is one of the main contributors to Selangor’s tax revenues, he said...