KUALA LUMPUR: The government has no plans to impose charges on private vehicles entering city areas as it may burden the people, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said such a step was not suitable to be implemented in the near future because the comprehensive public transport infrastructure is still under development. "In some countries, to encourage the use...
KOTA KINABALU: Borneo Cement Sabah (BCS) chairman Datuk Masiung Banah has defended the decision to build a RM1.2bil cement and clinker plant in the remote forests of Tongod. He said it was a practical and environmentally conscious move that will bring economic growth to one of Malaysia’s poorest districts. “What is the problem with building a cement...
IPOH: Folk here must have the right attitude to reflect the international recognition the city is receiving, says Datuk Rumaizi Baharin (pic). “People are looking at Ipoh; therefore, we need to do better," the Ipoh mayor said at a press conference after the city council full board meeting here on Monday (Sept 30). "We cannot always have...
KUALA LUMPUR: Federal CID deputy director Deputy Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa is set to become the next City police chief, says police secretary Deputy Comm Alzafny Ahmad. He added that DCP Rusdi will also be promoted to Commissioner in the transfer effective Mac 25. In a statement on Thursday (Feb 22) DCP Alzafny said among those...
KLANG: This town, which houses the country’s busiest seaport, will be upgraded to city status this year. Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming said the 133-year-old town had met all the required criteria to become a city. “Its population has exceeded 500,000 people, it has a sustainable source of income and the Klang Municipal Council (MPK)...
