IPOH: The flow of water underground led to the damaged surface of the recently-completed Meru Raya-Klebang connecting road near here, says Ipoh mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin. He said the water flow had damaged the road's subgrade and subbase. As such, the road is unable to support heavy loads, resulting in damage to its surface, he added. “The situation...
IPOH: The Ipoh City Council is the first local authority in Perak chosen to implement a new method of road resurfacing. The other local authority in the country involved in the pilot project is Kuala Lumpur City Hall. Ipoh mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin said the method involves “cuplump modified asphalt” or CMA. He said CMA is a new...
GORONTALO, Indonesia (AFP): Protesters have set fire to a mayor's office on an Indonesian island to demand compensation over a mining company's activity in their area, police said, adding that several arrests had been made. The growing presence of mining companies on Indonesia's main islands has caused riots and clashes in recent years over poor working...
BUTTERWORTH: The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has lodged a police report against a TikTok user for posting 16 allegedly provocative and misleading videos. Mayor Datuk A. Rajendran (pic) said the report was lodged as the account holder @sophianmohdzain7 had allegedly created discomfort and caused disturbances in public places. He said in addition to the Sept 18...
IPOH: Motorists are advised not to use the uncompleted new road connecting Meru Raya and Klebang, says Datuk Rumaizi Baharin. The Ipoh City Council mayor said the road would only be officially opened on Aug 15. “I was told that vehicles have been using that road. I would like to inform the drivers that if anything should...
