Mayor says terms for council’s implementation of state’s new smart system being discussed

By Rohaizah Zainal KLANG, July 29 — Only three of the four local authorities that were scheduled to implement the Selangor Intelligent Parking (SIP) system on August 1 will proceed as planned, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari.  They include the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA), the...

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 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...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, March 25 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has introduced an assessment tax rebate scheme for homeowners who adopt eco-friendly practices. Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said applications, open from March 1 to June 30, are offered a rebate of up to 100 per cent...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal PETALING JAYA, Feb 25 — Media Selangor celebrated two wins at the Petaling Jaya City Council’s (MBPJ) Media Awards ceremony here last night. Mohamad Fitri Hazim Hazam, 35 and Siti Rohaizah Zainal, 37, were commended for their work as journalists in two separate...

By Yasmin Ramlan PETALING JAYA, Feb 11 — An expert has recommended expanding community-based care and mobile caregiving services in Petaling Jaya to enhance support for senior citizens. Selangor Care Economy advisory committee member Khadijah Alavi said elderly individuals who continue living...

By Sheeda Fathil PETALING JAYA, Oct 25 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has set aside RM900,000 to upgrade Urban Park 1, here, next year. Its mayor Datuk Mohamad Zahri Samingon said the upgrade will cover an area of approximately 4.9 hectares through the Rejuvenasi Taman Rakyat...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, Oct 24 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has allocated RM600,000 to implement the Petaling Jaya Neighbourhood Safety Squad Programme (PKKPJ) in 2025. Its mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said that the initiative aims to ensure the city remains a safe and...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, Sept 30 — A total of 1,176kg of waste was collected by the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) in a programme on Saturday, held in conjunction with the Malaysia Cleanup Day.  Its Deputy Mayor Datuk Aznan Hassan said 292 volunteers participated in the cleanup...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, June 28 — The take-up rate for public transport remains poor despite increasing traffic congestion within the Klang Valley, said Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung. He lamented how people are still depending on private vehicles out of comfort and convenience, and...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, June 27 – Petaling Jaya continues to face the modern challenges of sustainable development, a delicate balancing act between increasing the quality of life of its inhabitants, driving economic growth, and catering to an ageing population. Petaling Jaya MP Lee...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam PETALING JAYA, June 26 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has earmarked over half a million ringgit for the Petaling Jaya Neighbourhood Security Team Programme (PKKPJ) this year. Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said the initiative, with an allocation of RM550,000, aims...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam PETALING JAYA, June 21 — A total of 4,176,838 kilogrammes of recyclable materials were collected from 2021 to 2023 through the PJ Eco Recycling Plaza, an initiative by the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) to showcase its waste separation efforts. This is roughly...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, June 20 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) is offering free services and special offers to residents in celebration of its 18th anniversary today. It said in a statement that parking throughout Petaling Jaya, as well as the use of its swimming pools, courts...

By Yasmin Ramlan   PETALING JAYA, May 23 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has identified seven new dengue hotspots, signalling a need for improved effort to combat the viral disease.  The seven hotspots are Idaman Apartment in PJU 10, Kampung Sungai Kayu Ara 2 in PJU 6A, SS 4B, SS 21,...

By Yasmin Ramlan  PETALING JAYA, May 23 — Petaling Jaya Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon has achieved 82 per cent implementation of projects planned for the city within just his first 100 days in office. This involves the completion of 31 out of the overall 56 projects lined up.  Among the...

PUTRAJAYA, April 18 — The Federal Court today dismissed an appeal by the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) seeking to overturn a Court of Appeal decision allowing the Parkville Residents Association (RA) to require non-paying members to operate boom gates themselves, without the assistance of security guards.

SHAH ALAM, April 18 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has once again launched its assessment tax rebate campaign for homeowners who adopt environmentally-friendly and sustainable solutions at home.

By Nas Norziela Nasbah SHAH ALAM, March 30 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) contributed furniture, shopping vouchers worth RM300 each, and festive cookies to 11 selected families for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said the donations aim to...