By Danial Dzulkifly AMPANG, July 17 — Tourism Selangor expects to draw 30,000 visitors to its flagship Selangor Travel Fair, to be held at Central Market in Kuala Lumpur on July 26 and 27. Tourism Selangor chief executive officer Chua Yee Ling said the event, which will feature over 30...

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, July 17 — The selection of the country’s top judges must be done transparently and meticulously to uphold the rule of law and the principles of justice in national governance, said Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj. His Royal Highness said...

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, July 17 — Women must have a stronger voice in policymaking if Malaysia is to achieve more inclusive and effective governance, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. In a Facebook post, Amirudin stressed that women’s leadership should no longer be viewed as...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, July 16 — Nearly 800km of old pipes in Selangor have been replaced since last year, as part of the state government’s efforts to replace at least 300km of piping a year to lower the risk of burst pipes. State executive councillor for infrastructure and...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Malaysian citizens will enjoy visa-free entry to China for short-term visits totalling up to 90 days within a 180-day period, effective tomorrow.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, July 16 — Media Selangor Sdn Bhd (MSSB) as the state’s official media platform will ramp up promotions for Platform Selangor (PLATS) to achieve its target of 100,000 traders registered under the digitalisation initiative. MSSB chief executive officer Mohamed...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Economists have projected the Malaysian economy to expand between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), driven partly by increased export demand, especially from the United States (US) importers due to heightened fears of an impending tariff in August.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 15 — The Selangor government acknowledges that local councils may experience a slight decline in parking revenue during the early phases of the state’s Smart Intelligent Parking (SIP), but expects collections to significantly improve in the long run. State...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 15 — Parking rates in Selangor will remain unchanged under the state’s Smart Intelligent Parking (SIP), which aims to improve safety with advanced technology and reduced reliance on manual enforcement. State executive councillor for local government and...

SHAH ALAM, July 15 — The state government aims to get 100,000 entrepreneurs to participate in the Selangor Platform (PLATS) programme by the end of this year, by focusing on expanding participation to traders of wet and dry goods in public markets.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, July 15 — The proposed formation of a special committee to review the full report on the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion will be brought to the Selangor State Executive Council (MMKN) for a decision. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, July 15 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari today said the appointment of Rantaian Mesra Sdn Bhd to collect parking fees in four areas of jurisdiction was done through an open process. He said the company, which was appointed by Menteri Besar Selangor...

By Ufairah Tarmidzi SHAH ALAM, July 14 — Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS) continues to strengthen its position within the Islamic higher education landscape by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with several strategic partners to build a more dynamic and holistic educational...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — CIMB Investment Bank Bhd anticipates a moderate 4.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth, as expectations of higher tariffs set in and a softer Industrial Production Index (IPI) point to a potential slowdown in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025).

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, July 14 — The recognition of the Forest Research Institute Malaysia’s (FRIM) Selangor Forest Park as a Unesco World Heritage Site marks a major boost to the state’s standing as a global eco-tourism destination and gives fresh momentum to the Visit Selangor Year...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) has imposed an immediate requirement for a Strategic Trade Permit on all exports, transshipments and transits of high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips of United States origin, as part of efforts to close regulatory gaps.

SHAH ALAM, July 13 — The designation of the Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Selangor Forest Park (FRIM-FPS) as a Unesco World Heritage Site is expected to significantly elevate the country’s tourism profile and stimulate an environmentally based economy.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, July 13 — The redevelopment of the Jalan Othman Market Complex in Petaling Jaya should be carried out through a complete rebuild with modern facilities and a more organised design. Bukit Gasing state assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran said the initiative aims...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, July 13 — Worldwide Entech Sdn Bhd has been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) as the first company in the country to transform a sanitary landfill site into a public recreational park. The achievement by the wholly-owned subsidiary of...

By Anna Farina Abdul Rauf SHAH ALAM, July 13 — The state government remains committed to empowering rural areas through a comprehensive approach that includes infrastructure development and access to modern technology. State executive councillor for rural development, unity, and consumer...