BY ELAN PERUMALManeyvannan said the contractor had been warned by the council for its irresponsible action.A WASTE contractor who had been earlier fined by Klang Municipal Council (MPK) for illegally dumping toxic waste at several spots in Kapar, has struck again.This time the culprit dumped the...

Teachers, pupils and parents doing their bit by enriching Mother Earth through the mass tree planting project at SJKC Boon Teik in Tokai, Kedah. Besides 125 Tecoma trees, 50 Golden raintrees were also planted at the surrounding of the school’s field. — Photos: G.C. TAN/The StarA PRIMARY school...

Disabled folk gathering at the KTM Komuter Rawang station to show their dissatisfaction over not having access to the disabled-friendly toilet there.THE disabled community in Rawang are furious over the closure of the disabled-friendly toilet at the KTM Komuter Rawang station for the past five...

CITY Hall has taken action against those responsible for felling 88 trees in the city since 2014.DBKL Landscape and Recreation Department spokesman said although there were more cases of illegal tree- felling, they often did not have enough evidence to take action against the culprits.“Most...

BY VIJENTHI NAIRAlias said the leeway currently benefited those with small homes as the escalating property market has made many unable to upgrade to bigger houses.KUALA Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is looking at the possibility of allowing all houseowners to maximise available space within their...

BY KATHLEEN MICHAELResidents of Bayan Villa meeting to voice their grouses.RESIDENTS of Bayan Villa town houses in Taman Bukit Serdang, Seri Kembangan, were a happy community when they bought the hilltop property that was surrounded by greenery.However, after moving in 2014, they faced various...

A community garden was part of MPSJ’s initiative for the Clean Zone area back in 2013. — filepicTHE zone that encompassed PJS 7, PJS 9, PJS 11 and Taman Sunway Utama in Bandar Sunway will now represent the council at the state’s Clean Zone programme.The state-wide campaign was launched in...

BY VIJENTHI NAIRLG Electronics Asia regional head Chris Yi with their star products from the LG Signature range.MACHINES are made to make life easier.Electronics companies around the world are striving to create machines with the best technology and design to fit our everyday needs.As demonstrated...

BY JESSIE LIMIndex Living Mall aims to be every homeowner’s one-stop shop that can transform an ordinary living area into a space that is worth boasting.AFTER its debut in Malaysia two years ago at IOI City Mall Putrajaya, Index Living Mall is making headlines again with its latest store at AEON...

Kelsey Cary poses for a portrait in her home on Feb. 2, 2016 in Eastborough, Kan. Cary's bathroom, hallway and the exterior of her home has been inspired by Pinterest. (Mike Hutmacher/The Wichita Eagle/TNS)Inspired by the social-media bulletin board, this woman has gutted and re-done a bathroom and...