10 people held after tense standoff between residents, police at Kampung Jalan Papan

PETALING JAYA: A total of ten people were arrested amid tense scenes as the demolition of homes at Kampung Jalan Papan, Pandamaran, Klang entered its fourth day. Parti Sosialis Malaysia, in a statement on Thursday (Nov 13), said that several of its activists along with residents, were arrested as of 4pm while trying to defend the...

Zaliha claims ‘external influence’ behind ruckus at Kg Sg Baru protest, not residents

PUTRAJAYA: The ruckus that ensued during the eviction process at Kampung Sungai Baru was caused by external influence, says Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) said the majority of residents had agreed to the redevelopment, and it was external parties who were trying to ride on the issue. "What...

Subang residents rattled by proposed 25% hike in assessment tax

A PROPOSED assessment tax hike of 25% for properties in Subang Jaya has been dubbed as “unfair and a shock”, though it is the first adjustment in 32 years. Subang Jaya residents are rattled and question why the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) and its predecessor, the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ), had failed to conduct...

Idaman Apartments Residents living in fear after Zayn Rayyan’s murder

PETALING JAYA: Residents of Idaman Apartments in Damansara Damai are becoming more vigilant following the murder of six-year-old Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin. Families, especially those with young children and teenagers, are living in fear and trauma after the incident. Resident Rosman Salleh, 48, said he was taking extra precautions on the whereabouts of his children. "Before this, when...