BY OH ING YEENSUBANG Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) is extending the grace period for another six months for houseowners to submit building plans if they have illegally extended or renovated their homes in Subang Jaya.It was announced at the council’s monthly fullboard meeting yesterday that the...

 PETALING JAYA: Sunway Construction Group Berhad received a prestigious award at the Malaysia – ASEAN Corporate Governance 2016 Awards.The awards, presented by the Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group (MSWG), took place at the Sime Darby Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur recently, according to...

In a world facing challenges and uncertainties, embrace opportunities for success through innovation. By MAK KUM SHI makks@thestar.com.myTHE world is currently at a paradox. Tensions and uncertainty for the future are rising in times of prevailing peace and prosperity. While changes are taking...

 Affordable housing scheme by OIB enables civil servants to purchase homes at prices 20% lower than market valuePETALING JAYA: Oriental Interest Bhd (OIB) launched three new affordable housing projects in the northern region, presenting civil servants an opportunity to own their own homes amidst...

BY DANIEL KHOO20th year: Johari (centre) cutting an anniversary cake with Prasarana president and group CEO Datuk Seri Azmi Abd Aziz (left) and Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd CEO Datuk Zohari Sulaiman during the Ampang line’s 20th anniversary celebration at Bukit Jalil LRT station.KUALA LUMPUR: Second...

BY YVONNE T. NATHANTaman Sri Segambut residents signing an attendance sheet at the protest to object a 39-storey condominium being built in their neighbourhood.TAMAN Sri Segambut residents are fed up but continue to object against a 39-storey condominium being built in their already congested...

KUALA LUMPUR: The concessionaire holder of the Duta – Ulu Kelang Expressway (Duke), announced a 10% discount on toll rates in conjunction with the Christmas Celebration.According to statement, the discount is part of the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to give back...

BY MELIZARANI T.SELVAPublic transportation has improved with the launch of the LRT extension, MRT line and feeder buses in areas including Kajang, Puchong and Subang Jaya. — filepicBETTER connectivity via public transport was the highlight this year in Klang Valley, with the launch of new Light...

BY GERYL OGILVYFatimah (in white dress) visiting the container house in Kampung Buntal, Santubong, after presenting it to Shukeri. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / THE STARKUCHING: Odd-job worker Shukeri Abdul Wahed and his family of seven have been living uncomfortably in a makeshift house for over a decade...

BY JADE CHANTHE announcement of the Petaling Jaya City Council’s (MBPJ) 2017 budget drew mixed reactions.While Petaling Jaya assemblymen welcomed the additional expenditure for infrastructure projects, residents expressed concern about the lack of transparency and lack of priorities for...