By Azian Aziz SHAH ALAM, April 6 — Some 100 residents from lower-income backgrounds in several state constituencies were provided with basic food donations yesterday, in conjunction with the ongoing Ramadan fasting month. State executive councillor for social welfare V Ganabatirau said the...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar KLANG, March 19 — The Kapar Hospital, which is expected to address the overcrowding of patients at the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital, should be completed by 2026. Klang MP V Ganabatirau said this was brought to the attention of Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman...

By Ida Nadirah Ibrahim FIFTEEN years have passed since Pakatan Harapan (Harapan) — a direct successor to the now defunct Pakatan Rakyat — took over the management of Selangor. The March 8 general election (GE12) in 2008, dubbed a ‘political tsunami’, not only brought changes but a breath of...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Feb 12 — The state-level Ponggal celebration on the grounds of the Sri Swarna Maha Mariamman Alayam Temple in Taman Sri Muda was attended by over 1,500 members of the Indian community. Selangor Special Committee for Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism,...

SHAH ALAM, Jan 30 — The Thaipusam celebration in Selangor is likely to be more lively this year as over a million Hindus are expected to throng the three main temples in the state.

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Jan 25 — Requests for assistance from the Poverty Eradication Blueprint programme are expected to increase this year following the relaxation of some conditions, said the state executive councillor for socioeconomic development V Ganabatirau. He said the...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Dec 22 — Senior citizens in Selangor will be able to enjoy RM150 in shopping vouchers and RM500 in death benefits through the Skim Mesra Insan Istimewa (SMIS). State executive councillor for community welfare V Ganabatirau said the programme, which was restructured...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Dec 6 — A total of RM1.3 million has been used for the Indian Selangor Empowerment and Entrepreneurs Development (i-SEED) programme as of October. Selangor state executive councillor for socio-economic development V Ganabatirau said the allocation provided for the...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar KLANG, Dec 5 — A total of 1,400 individuals have managed to be employed through the Jelajah Jaminan Kerja (JobCare) programme in Selangor throughout this year. State executive councillor for community welfare V Ganabatirau said following the encouraging achievement,...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Nov 29 — The quota for the recipients of the Bantuan Kehidupan Sejahtera Selangor (Bingkas) programme is based on the number of voters in each state constituency, says V Ganabatirau. The state executive councillor for community welfare said for constituencies with...

SHAH ALAM, Nov 23 — The Selangor State Legislative Assembly has congratulated five state representatives for their victory in the recent 15th general election.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Nov 22 — Some RM12.5 million has been distributed to 501 schools across Selangor to repair their infrastructure and facilities for the students' convenience. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the Bantuan Sekolah Negeri Selangor initiative was handed...

By Jerry Choong SHAH ALAM, Nov 4 — Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari and two state executive councillors will take leave from their official duties, to focus on the upcoming 15th general election (GE15). The Menteri Besar's press secretary said the decision was made on Wednesday...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Nov 1 — Persatuan Bomba Sukarela Kuang will utilise the RM10,000 aid from the state government to obtain more rescue assets and equipment. Its secretary Mohd Nazri Mohd Hussein said the equipment include a rescue boat, chainsaw and personal protection...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Oct 28 — The state government has allocated close to RM2.3 million to low-income Indian families in Selangor, in conjunction with Deepavali which was celebrated last week. State executive councillor for social welfare V Ganabatirau said the assistance came in...

SHAH ALAM, Oct 27 — Kota Kemuning state assemblyman V Ganabatirau, who is also the state executive councillor for socio-economic development, will be contesting in the 15th general election for the Klang parliamentary seat.

By Norrasyidah Arshad KLANG, Oct 10 — The state government has allocated up to RM3 million yearly since 2017, for the development of the Indian community. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said this began during his tenure as state executive councillor of entrepreneurship development,...

Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Oct 4 — The 2023 Selangor Budget, which is scheduled to be tabled at the end of this month, should include more funding for initiatives that would boost entrepreneur empowerment and socioeconomic growth. Citing the Poverty Eradication Blueprint Assistance as an...

B Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Oct 3 — The restoration and upgrades works on the bunds in several flood hotspot areas in and around the Kota Kemuning state constituency have since been completed, via allocations by the state government. Its state assemblyman V Ganabatirau said the upgrades of...

By Mustakim Ramli SHAH ALAM, Sept 20 — The Selangor government has added RM500,000 to the Indian Selangor Empowerment and Entrepreneurs Development (i-Seed) programme this year. State executive councillor for socio-economic development V Ganabatirau said that the state administration had...