By Selangor Journal Team  SHAH ALAM, Jan 6 — The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has made history as the first local authority in Malaysia to obtain a syariah compliance certification.  The certification, awarded by Salihin Shariah Advisory Sdn Bhd — a registered and qualified syariah advisor...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) detained four men, including three public servants, for allegedly accepting monthly bribes of up to RM500,000 from illegal business premises here.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 27 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is targeting 50 local authorities to implement new initiatives, namely the Industrial Green Lane, Prerequisite and Self-Regulation, this year.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Jan 5 — A special consultation committee will be established this year to further improve the services of local authorities in Selangor, said state executive councillor for local government Dato' Ng Suee Lim. He said the committee, which will comprise former...

By Sheeda Fathil SUBANG JAYA, Oct 15 — The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has set a revenue collection target of more than RM331.035 million for 2024, compared to RM315.035 million this year. Its mayor Mohd Fauzi Mohd Yatim said for non-tax revenues, the local council is aiming to collect...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SUBANG JAYA, Sept 25 — Local authorities have been urged to conduct spot checks on all food courts to ensure the premises remain clean. State executive councillor for public health Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said local councils have set several criteria for the traders to...

By Mustakim Ramli SHAH ALAM, Dec 31 — More than 20,000 tonnes of post-flood waste have been collected in Selangor to date. Out of the total, 13,000 tonnes of rubbish were collected from areas under the purview of the Shah Alam City Council. Menteri Besar Dato’ Amirudin Shari deemed the...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Dec 22 — A joint effort by local councils and KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM) has resulted in approximately 1,073 tonnes of flood waste being collected from flood-stricken areas in Selangor, as of December 21. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Nov 24 — The local authorities in Selangor are ready to face the monsoon transitional phase, which could cause floods and landslides to happen, says Ng Sze Han. The state executive councillor for local government said apart from equipment needs, the local...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Nov 10 — Several communities in Selangor have been recognised as the winners in various categories of the Green Neighbourhood Appreciation Award 2021 yesterday.  Kebun Komuniti Kampung Sungai Pinang Bandar in Klang won first place under the village housing...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Nov 10 — The Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) emerged as the winner for the municipal council category at the Sustainable Town Appreciation 2021 ceremony, organised by the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT), yesterday. According to the PLANMalaysia’s...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SEPANG, Nov 7 — The Selangor government is currently identifying suitable locations to set up recycling centres in each of the state’s local councils, says Ng Sze Han. The state executive councillor for local government said the future plan aims to reduce garbage dumping...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, July 14 — Three local councils in Selangor have been urged to have their own body camera equipment as a safety measure for its enforcement officers.  State executive councillor for local government Ng Sze Han said the local councils in discussion are the Kajang...

By Mustakim Ramli SHAH ALAM, June 29 — The Selangor government has taken aggressive action in stages against illegal factories in the state.  In a brief statement on Facebook, Menteri Besar Dato’ Amirudin Shari said this was done via the local councils since last year. “The state...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, June 29 — Individuals who are affected by the Covid-19 outbreak and want to start up a small business are encouraged to apply for a temporary licence from the local councils.  State executive councillor for local government Ng Sze Han said the move will...