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State allocates RM225,000 to protect tiger habitats in Endau-Rompin park

Johor government is stepping up efforts to protect the Malayan tiger and preserve the state's natural heritage through a series of new environmental and biodiversity initiatives under its 2026 budget.

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‘Data first, before urban renewal’

Planners want mandatory studies on traffic impact, environment and urban simulations or risk worsening congestion in cities like KL.

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New health clinic with higher capacity in the works for Paya Jaras

SELANGOR Health Department is looking for a site in Paya Jaras to set up a new health clinic that can treat more patients.

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Two more crematoriums to complement existing six in state

SELANGOR now has eight crematoriums, both public and private, as of last October.

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Selangor plans to open third port in Pulau Carey

SELANGOR is pursuing infrastructure and enterprise development focusing on port expansion and entrepreneur empowerment.

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Gridlock chaos as infrastructure fails, choking Jalan Kelang Lama

TRAFFIC along Jalan Kelang Lama in Kuala Lumpur has plummeted from a manageable Grade B to a failing Grade F in recent years.

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Johor sets out to empower its youth

MORE than RM150mil has been allocated for 55 initiatives to empower Johor's youngsters in 2026.

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Hold off demolition until after talks with state, Kg Papan folks say

RESIDENTS and activists are calling on Selangor authorities to halt the demolition operations at Kampung Papan in Pandamaran, Klang, pending further negotiations with state agencies and the developer.

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Assemblyman slams Selangor's 'small' RM1.3mil green budget

A PETALING Jaya assemblyman questioned the "small" allocation for environmental initiatives under Selangor Budget 2026, which he felt was insufficient to tackle the state's various challenges.

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Chaos erupts in Selangor assembly over rejected questions

THE Selangor state assembly saw brief chaos at the start of the sitting when Taman Medan assemblyman Dr Afif Bahardin challenged Speaker Lau Weng San on the rejection of his written questions.

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Batu Arang residents rally against proposed WTE plant, citing health, environmental concerns

MORE than 500,000 residents living within a 5km radius are expected to be affected if a proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in Batu Arang, Rawang, is built, says Jaringan Rawang Tolak Insinerator (JRTI), a residents' group formed to protest against the project.

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Penang ramps up upgrades for Tamil schools, says Exco

GEORGE TOWN: Penang is accelerating the transformation of Tamil schools across the state with multi-million-ringgit investment in infrastructure, digital learning and student support, said its housing and environment committee chairman, Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo.

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The state government will continue to boost Penang's gastronomic reputation

GEORGE TOWN: The state government will continue to strengthen the state's position as a regional gastronomic hub through various strategic initiatives that promote culinary diversity and local food heritage, says Wong Hon Wai.

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Kuala Lumpur welcomes new mayor: Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud begins tenure

NEW Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud has clocked in for his first day of work on Monday (Nov 17).

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Upgrades for three Shah Alam venues in time for Sukma 2026

THREE venues in Shah Alam are undergoing upgrades in preparation for the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Selangor.

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Race walking picks up pace

WITH 11 national events this year and a record-breaking international finale, the Race Walkers Association of Malaysia (RWAM) is seeking broader corporate support to elevate the country's race-walking ecosystem.

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EXPLORE AUCTIONS, LIFESTYLE AND ART

THE highly anticipated November Auction Carnival 2025 is back, featuring nearly 600 properties from both bank foreclosures and Owner Auction listings, offering unbeatable deals and exciting opportunities for homebuyers and investors.

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Artist’s solo exhibition inspired by Monet’s garden in France

G13 Gallery in Kuala Lumpur is presenting The Promised Garden, a solo exhibition by Malaysian contemporary artist Najib Bamadhaj, from Nov 22 to Dec 6.

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Alumni raise RM200k for single-session school goal

AS LAUGHTER and chatter filled the school hall, the 1962-2003 alumni of SMK Methodist Nibong Tebal in Penang stood united in a shared goal – to help their alma mater grow.

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Quacking good time at Selangor carnival

THE sun was blazing, but visitors to the Paddy Field Carnival in Sungai Besar, Selangor, found a way to cool themselves down.