He says Klang must step up promotion after Q1 data ranked city fifth in Selangor’s tourism arrivals

Klang Mayor says city council also working with residents to help clean river

By Aida Nyan KLANG, July 30 — The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) is implementing various strategic initiatives under the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concept to enhance the public’s perception of safety. Klang Mayor Dato' Abd Hamid Hussain said that among the primary...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, July 22 — The Klang Royal City Tourism Action Plan 2035 is aimed at elevating the district as an international-standard tourism destination that is competitive, sustainable, and inclusive. Klang Mayor Dato’ Abd Hamid Hussain said the short- and long-term...

KLANG, July 5 — The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) said its target to send 20 per cent less waste from Sungai Klang to landfills is realistic and progressing well, as set by Selangor Maritime Gateway master developer Landasan Lumayan Sdn Bhd (LLSB).

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, July 2 — Sungai Klang now has a dedicated waste separation facility, which aims to clear and preserve the country’s most historically significant and heavily urbanised river. The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) said the launch of the sorting facility today...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, July 1 — The local authorities in Selangor are intensifying enforcement action against advertisements related to e-cigarettes or vape products across all physical media, including digital or LED billboards. This comes after the state government issued a...

KLANG, June 29 — The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) has rejected a proposal to build a four-storey columbarium complex for the storage of cremated ashes next to Masjid Kampung Raja Uda in Port Klang.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal KLANG, June 26 — The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) has allocated over RM32 million this year to implement flood mitigation projects, said its mayor Dato' Abd Hamid Hussain. He said the funding involves 18 projects, including constructing retention ponds, rubbish...

By Sheeda Fathil KLANG, June 2 — Over RM4 million has been allocated by the Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) this year for the cleaning and beautification of Sungai Klang, said Mayor Dato’ Abd Hamid Hussain. The cost involves implementing a long-term plan, including installing waste-trap nets...

By Sheeda Fathil KLANG, June 1 — Volunteers today collected 1.234 tonnes of garbage along a 20km stretch of Sungai Klang from the Royal Selangor Yacht Club (RSYC). Klang Mayor Dato’ Abd Hamid Hussain said the cleanup event was made successful by 500 participants from various agencies,...

By Ufairah Tarmidzi KLANG, May 3 — The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) will not compromise and will take firm action against any company found polluting Sungai Klang. [caption id="attachment_399655" align="alignleft" width="300"] Klang Mayor Dato' Abd Hamid Hussain speaks to the press during...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, March 28 — The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK), in collaboration with Pertubuhan Pemuda Gema Malaysia, has retrieved nearly one tonne of surplus food from Ramadan bazaars through the MySaveFood programme. Its Mayor Dato' Abd Hamid Hussain said two bazaars were...

SHAH ALAM, March 22 — The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) has intensified monitoring efforts by installing 507 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in high-risk areas to prevent illegal waste dumping.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Feb 28 — The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) has allocated RM6 million to manage old and overgrown trees next month. Mayor Dato’ Abd Hamid Hussain said the council will also appoint an arborist to identify trees that post a danger to humans, especially if their roots...

KLANG, Feb 27 — The family of a food vendor who died after being struck by a fallen tree on Monday (February 24) may take legal action if they are dissatisfied with the compensation offered by the insurer.

KLANG, Feb 27 — The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) has allocated RM144 million to implement the Klang Sustainable Stormwater Plan (KLASS), a flood mitigation action plan for the next five years.

SHAH ALAM, Feb 23 — Taman Sentosa in Klang has officially attained city status as of yesterday, after meeting several criteria, including a population of nearly 100,000 people.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal KLANG, Feb 1 — In conjunction with Visit Selangor Year 2025 (VSY2025), Klang yesterday hosted Food Fest Magic X Choii Motorsport. Klang Mayor Dato’ Abd Hamid Hussain said the festival, now in its second year, empowers the state tourism sector and benefits local...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal KLANG, Jan 18 — Over half a million domestic and international tourists are expected to visit Klang in conjunction with the Visit Selangor Year (VSY) 2025 tourism campaign. Its Mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain said this target is based on records from previous years,...