By Diana Abd Wahab SHAH ALAM, Sept 1 — A total of 3,000 titles encompassing various genres will be on offer during the third edition of the Petaling Jaya Book Expo (PJBX), which runs from September 9 to September 17 at the MBPJ Civic Hall. Malaysian Book Publishers Association president...

By Sheeda Fathil PETALING JAYA, Aug 29 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) will once again host the third edition of the Petaling Jaya Book Expo (PJBX) from September 9 to September 17. Mayor Mohamad Azhan Md Amir said the expo, organised in collaboration with the Malaysian Book...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal PETALING JAYA, Aug 28 — Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) intends to expand its two-hour parking limit policy to more areas in the district following positive feedback. Its mayor Mohamad Azhan Md Amir said although there were initial pushbacks, the public has since...

By Nina Farzuin Md Sharom PETALING JAYA, Aug 26 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) will represent Malaysia as the host of the inaugural Asia-Pacific Youth Folklore Festival, which will occur from September 21 to September 26. Mayor Mohamad Azhan Md Amir said the festival, to be held in...

By Juliana Johar PETALING JAYA, Aug 19 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has distributed over 10,000 Jalur Gemilang flags to licensed business premises in the areas under its jurisdiction. Mayor Mohamad Azhan Md Amir said the campaign, which began two weeks ago, aims to enhance the...

By Nas Norziela Nasbah PETALING JAYA, July 26 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has recorded a strong financial performance with a net reserve position of RM108.87 million, as of June this year. Its mayor Mohamad Azhan Md Amir said this was the result of prudent spending practices,...

PETALING JAYA, July 18 — The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) has allocated RM1.45 million to the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) via the KPKT Sentuhan Kasih programme to implement three urgent projects aimed at upgrading public amenities for the well-being of the people.

By Nas Norziela Nasbah PETALING JAYA, July 7 — Sunway Group has allocated RM30 million to upgrade the infrastructure and facilities surrounding the development of Sunway Serene in Kelana Jaya, including the official opening of the 250-metre Sunway Serene Bridge. Sunway Group founder and...

By Azian Aziz SHAH ALAM, June 18 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has disbursed RM396,000 to 132 resident groups under the Petaling Jaya Neighbourhood Safety Team Programme (PKKPJ) on Friday. Its mayor Mohamad Azhan Md Amir said the contribution is meant to improve neighbourhood...

By Diana Abd Wahab PETALING JAYA, June 7 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has achieved 25 per cent or 97.2 square kilometres of green space within its administrative area. Its mayor Mohamad Azhan Md Amir said the achievement is a great success for the local authority as Petaling Jaya...

By Dian Abd Wahab PETALING JAYA, June 7 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has launched the Petaling Jaya Landscape Master Plan (PiLAN PJ) book, here yesterday. Its mayor Mohamad Azhan Md Amir said that PiLAN PJ is a comprehensive long-term landscape planning and action plan document for...

By Azian Aziz SHAH ALAM, June 6 — In a bid to facilitate the public in paying their bills, taxes, compounds and licensing fees, Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has installed payment kiosks at four prime locations. Specifically, they are located at the Jalan Othman market, Taman Megah SS24...

By Azian Aziz PETALING JAYA, May 31 – A total of 121 cases of dengue fever were recorded in Petaling Jaya within a one-week period, from May 21 to 27, says Mohamad Azhan Md Amir. The Petaling Jaya mayor said this brings the cumulative number of dengue cases recorded in the district since...

By Azian Aziz PETALING JAYA, May 31 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has allocated over RM2.618 million for road maintenance within its jurisdiction since the beginning of this year. Its mayor Mohamad Azhan Md Amir said RM1.5 million was spent on repairing major routes, while the...

By Azian Aziz SHAH ALAM, May 30 — Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) mayor Mohamad Azhan Md Amir has launched the opening of the Petaling Jaya Community Library in Bandar Utama, on May 27. Located at Dewan Serbaguna Bandar Utama 3 in Jalan BU 6/2, the MBPJ corporate communication unit's media...

By Shamz Johan SHAH ALAM, May 30 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has launched the PJKita Community Centre at The Spine @ PJKita in Jalan SS7/15, Kelana Jaya, on Sunday. Its mayor Mohamad Azhan Md Amir said the centre serves as a place for residents to showcase and promote innovative...

By Azian Aziz PETALING JAYA, May 27 — Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) and the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) have donated RM6,000 to four fire victims and their families along Jalan SS5A/15 in Kelana Jaya yesterday. MBI's contributions were presented by its social responsibility head...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Cases of trees being uprooted during stormy weather have of late been on the rise in urban areas.

By Diana Abd Wahab PETALING JAYA, May 20 — Over 10,000 visitors spent a pleasant evening enjoying the food and entertainment on display at the Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house organised by the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) yesterday evening, despite heavy rains. Petaling Jaya Mayor Mohamad...

By Diana Abd Wahab SHAH ALAM, May 16 — Several countries in South America, Europe, and the United States have shown interest in the early childhood education programmes developed in Selangor. State executive councillor for local government Ng Sze Han said that this was following his...