Johor authorities to throw the book at landowners who dump waste illegally
KUALA LUMPUR (July 10): Landowners in Johor beware.
Perak plans to temporarily close public access to Gua Tambun stone age art
PETALING JAYA (July 10): The Perak government plans to temporarily shut off public access to Gua Tambun and its trove of Neolithic-age hematite rock art due to dangerous and poorly-maintained routes to the site, reported the Malay Mail.
Finance minister: Prasarana has to slash more than RM6b for LRT3
KUALA LUMPUR (July 10): The Ministry of Finance will not provide additional funding for the Light Rait Transit 3 (LRT3) project unless cost “is significantly rationalised without compromising on the integrity of the rail network as well as the safety and the quality of service provided,” finance minister Lim Guan Eng (pictured) said in a press release today.
Selangor says Port Klang is ideal for 2nd DFTZ
SHAH ALAM (July 10): The Selangor state government says today that Port Klang, the country's largest port, is ideal for the development of the second Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ), which could boost the port's ranking to become the 10th largest container port in the world.
M’sia’s indecision over HSR will hit its taxpayers hardest
PETALING JAYA (July 10): Malaysia’s indecision over the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) will hurt its taxpayers in the long run, said the Straits Times (ST) in an op-ed piece today.
KPKT mulls studying risks in recreational areas
KUALA LUMPUR (July 10): The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) will consider conducting studies on the categories and levels of danger of recreational areas in the country.
Reverting to original LRT 3 design can cut costs by RM6bn
PETALING JAYA (July 10): Almost RM6 billion can be shaved from the cost of the light rail transit line 3 (LRT 3) project if it follows its original design, reported The Star citing sources.
Local council elections: It may take years to set up, says Khalid
KUALA LUMPUR (July 10): If city folk are itching to vote in local council elections, they will have to wait a while longer.
DBKL to reveal KL City Plan 2020 next week
KUALA LUMPUR (July 10): It has been a long time coming and it will be revealed next week – the KL City Plan 2020.
Ampang Jaya residents live in fear of drain collapse
KUALA LUMPUR (July 10): A drain is your friend when it takes away excess water from rains and your property but it becomes a source of worry when it is in danger of collapse and damaging your home.
