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MCA donates 100 chairs to Taiping Hospital after people seen sitting on floor

IPOH: About 100 plastic chairs have been donated to the Taiping Hospital by Neow Choo Seong.

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Showcasing hues of Malaysia

THE striking blue nasi kerabu served on a plate with half a salted egg, solok lada, ulam and keropok looks so mouth-watering that visitors may be tempted to reach out and have a taste.

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Orchid society meet revitalises love for these mysterious blooms

Rare native species and vivid hybrid blossoms took centre stage at Orchid Society of Selangor and Federal Territory's (OSSFT) August Orchid Show and Workshop in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

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Travel company celebrates pearl anniversary with triple treasures

TO CELEBRATE its 30 years in the travel business, Apple Vacations is hosting the Apple Travel Fiesta (ATF 2) at 1 Utama Shopping Centre (LG Oval Concourse, New Wing), in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

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Learning to put out fires at home

FOR L/Kpl Ariffuddin Ahmad, attending a National Day safety programme at the Jalan Perak Fire and Rescue Department in George Town, Penang, was more than a weekend family outing.

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Natural elements in blue and white

Four influential figures in the country's creative scene are being captured in a new light as Melbourne-based Malaysian artist Drewfunk brings his latest solo exhibition "Eight (8)" to Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

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Selangor literature fest offers children wholesome alternatives to gadgets

Parents struggling with gadget-addicted children can look forward to a new community platform designed to steer young minds back to books and appreciation of Malaysia's heritage.

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Penang ranks third in rooftop solar adoption

ONE in every 10 customers under the Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP) in Peninsular Malaysia is from Penang, placing the state third nationwide.

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Work resumes at school land turned warehouse site

WORK appears to have resumed on a warehouse project on land zoned for educational use in Kepong despite an earlier stop-work order.

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RM100,000 maintenance work along Sg Plong to tackle flash floods

Selangor Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) has carried out river desilting and bank-clearing works along Sungai Plong, Sungai Buloh to address flash floods in the area.

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Exco: New proposed Bangi clinic to address overcrowding

A proposal for a new government clinic in Bandar Baru Bangi has been submitted to the Health Ministry as a high-priority project under the 13th Malaysia Plan to ease overcrowding at existing healthcare facilities in Hulu Langat district.

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Low living wage uptake by GLCs

ONLY 27.3% of government-linked companies (GLCs) in Selangor are ready to offer their employees a minimum living wage of RM3,100.

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Low-income earners trade safety for affordability

SHE knows the cramped room she calls home may not be the safest place to live, but for a 52-year-old woman who only wanted to be known as Atikah, there are few other options.

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Illegal ‘bird’s nest’ hostels pose fatal fire risks in JB

CRAMPED, windowless rooms with little to no ventilation or lighting may not sound like an ideal home, but to some, the low cost makes up for the discomfort.

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310 Selangor strata schemes still without JMB or MC

A TOTAL of 310 strata schemes, comprising 35,817 units, have neither a joint management body (JMB) nor a management corporation (MC).

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Selangor OKU policy focuses on five key pillars

SELANGOR has rolled out a comprehensive Persons with Disabilities (OKU) Policy anchored on five key pillars to create a sustainable framework for empowering the community.

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Call for mechanism on sites for places of worship in Selangor

A MORE structured mechanism is needed to address land and structural issues involving non-Muslim places of worship in Selangor, says Sentosa assemblyman Gunaraj George.

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Only two Tamil schools closed in Selangor since 2008

ONLY two Tamil vernacular schools (SJKT) in Selangor have closed since 2008 due to a lack of students.

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Sungai Klang dredging, widening at 68%, expected completion end of next year

THE dredging and widening works for Sungai Klang from Shah Alam to the river's mouth in Klang is currently at 68% progress, with completion expected at the end of next year.

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Redevelop Seri Kembangan multipurpose hall to introduce more parking

THE Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has been urged to redevelop its multipurpose hall on Jalan Besar in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, and add more parking spaces to support a new market being built nearby.