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MB: We will develop Johor as a team
Khaled visiting an exhibition during the launching of Johor Structure Plan 2030 draft at Persada International Convention Centre in Johor Baru. — ABDUL RAHMAN EMBONG/The StarJOHOR BARU: The public are welcome to contribute ideas for the review of the Johor Structure Plan 2030 draft.Johor Mentri...
Taman Wahyu folk in the dark about detention pond project
An aerial view of the area where the detention ponds are being constructed on reclaimed land.TAMAN Wahyu residents are upset over noise and air pollution in their neighbourhood caused by the construction of three flood detention ponds since last year.The residents claim that works such as piling...
Public futsal courts to replace abandoned stables
A view of the stables on a hillock at the abandoned equine facility.FUTSAL enthusiasts are in for a treat as Klang Municipal Council (MPK) has begun working on converting the abandoned equine facilities in Taman Sri Andalas into futsal courts.This move comes at a time when football fever is...
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DBKL to replace missing fence at monsoon drain in Kepong Baru
The area where the missing monsoon drain fencing located at has been guarded with warning tapes in Kepong Baru.A MISSING fence beside a monsoon drain at the junction between Jalan Helang and Jalan Belabas in Kepong Baru, Kuala Lumpur, is posing a threat to children in this area as well as...
Opinion: Millennials and the coming real estate disruption
Datuk Stewart LabrooyBy AREA Management Sdn Bhd executive chairman Datuk Stewart LabrooyMillennials (commonly referred to as Gen Y) have grown up in a time of rapid change, giving them a set of priorities sharply different from other generations. Born between 1980 and 2000, this generation is the...
Johor roads and bridges to be upgraded
Dr Ahmad Zahid (bending down) taking a closer look of the Cuplump Modified Asphalt being used in the road widening project.LABIS: The Federal Government has allocated RM29.43bil under the 11th Malaysian Plan to fund 365 development projects in Johor.Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid...
Pocket of fresh air
Children enjoying the swing at the newly completed pocket park in Lebuh Kampung Benggali, Butterworth. — Photos: MUSTAFA AHMAD/The StarRESIDENTS of Jalan Kampung Benggali now have their own place for recreational activities following the upgrading of the pocket park in Lebuh Kampung Benggali,...
Around 40,000 homes to be showcased at the kick-off of largest nationwide home expo
PETALING JAYA: The federal and state government housing agencies will be organising the largest ever nationwide home expo named “Ekspo Jualan Perumahan - Ke Arah Sejuta Impian, Alami Gaya Hidup Sejahtera” aimed at increasing home ownership among Malaysians from all income levels.This series of...
Kids in low-cost flats in KL face poverty and malnutrition, says Unicef
Filepic of a people's housing projectPETALING JAYA: Children living in low-cost housing or People's Housing Projects (PPRs) in Kuala Lumpur (KL) face high rates of poverty and malnutrition compared with the national average, a Unicef study revealed.Titled "Children without: A study of urban child...