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Petaling Jaya residents question unclear signage

Residents of Section 52, Petaling Jaya in Selangor are confused over the many "Petaling Jaya Green Corridor" signage along the footpath of Astaka Sports Complex field.

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Penang primes for VM2026 spotlight

PENANG is ready to seize the spotlight as Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and Malaysia Medical Tourism Year kick off, leaning on its diverse attractions and proven capacity to draw record crowds.

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Prolonged renovation, road closure in KL causing frustration

For several months, renovation work on the iconic Sultan Abdul Samad Building along Jalan Raja has dragged on, leaving half of this vital artery closed to traffic.

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MP questions S'gor govt's silence over status of Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve buffer

PETALING JAYA: The Selangor state government has come under fire for its failure to respond to official inquiries regarding the future of a 68.3-hectare green buffer near the Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve.

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Private eateries in Penang may still employ foreign cooks, says mayor

ANY ban on foreign cooks at private food premises depends on public feedback and deliberations by the relevant committees, says Penang Island City Council (MBPP) mayor Datuk A. Rajendran.

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Cleaning up, building up in Ampang Jaya, Selayang

MPAJ puts RM59mil towards developments, clearing derelict vehicles; MPS looks to whitelist hawkers and promote geosites.

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Bangi MP allocates funds to improve roads, facilities at Kajang hospital

PLAYGROUND refurbishment and road resurfacing works at Hospital Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin in Kajang, Selangor, have been completed at a cost of RM77,000.

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Teaming up to provide wellness services, diabetes care in Guangzhou

Renn Asia Wellness founder and chief executive officer Jonathan Chew (left) exchanging a collaboration agreement with Jian Shi Tang founder Zhang Chu Guang on operating a wellness centre in Guangzhou, China.

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Green win for commuters at two LRT stations in KL

COMMUTERS using the LRT can earn reward points for "feeding" recycling machines at two stations in Kuala Lumpur.

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Sibu MP urges public encouragement, support for children battling cancer

FOURTEEN child cancer patients have received RM1,000 each in treatment subsidies from the service centre of Sibu MP Oscar Ling.

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Ageing Petaling Jaya prompts caregiver training

MORE Malaysians are now caring for their elderly parents, but many may not be familiar with the dos and don'ts of caregiving.

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Proper bus stop at last for Tmn Pusat Kepong folk

AFTER years of waiting, residents in Taman Pusat Kepong are finally getting a dedicated bus stop along Jalan 10/40, built by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).

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Gold bazaar mooted to bring shine to underutilised parts of George Town

AN IDEA to transform underutilised areas around George Town to have businesses selling gold jewellery is being proposed, says Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Sabah & Sarawak

Kanowit-Sedaya ferry cuts travel times

THE long awaited Kanowit–Sedaya ferry service has officially begun operations, improving connectivity between the Kanowit and Ngemah areas in Sarawak.

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Greed, ignorance drive Malaysians to smuggle cigs, vapes into Singapore

GREED and ignorance are among the reasons some Malaysians are still willing to smuggle cigarettes and vape liquids into Singapore.

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Johor schools smash glass recycling goal

A STATEWIDE recycling campaign in Johor spanning four months saw the collection of more than 107,200kg of glass bottles from 60 primary schools.

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MPs call for City Hall overhaul

AS THE capital city enters 2026, MPs are calling for long-overdue governance reforms at Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), warning that poor oversight has triggered rampant overdevelopment and eroded public trust.

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Local consultant joins forces with NGO to map out key KL bus routes

LOCAL councils and bus operators have been urged to improve passenger communication at bus stops, following a new initiative by a transport non-governmental organisation (NGO).

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Cost of fencing off bad behaviour

Bottleneck caused by illegal parking along Jalan Burma solved, but shopkeepers lament drop in business.

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Giving diesel buses ‘a new heart’

Electric powertrain conversion initiative a step towards modernising Rapid Bus fleet, say experts.