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KL's flood retention ponds not gazetted for 18 years, MACC probe finds
THE failure to gazette Kuala Lumpur's flood retention ponds for 18 years opened the door to 32ha (80 acres) of protected land being alienated for mixed developments, despite the areas being approved for reservation as early as 1998.
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Pinang Points
More than just first impressions
STEP into Hong Kong and the first thing a person may notice is that people there seldom smile at strangers.
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‘Extreme weather puts local biodiversity at risk’
MALAYSIA's biodiversity ecosystem is increasingly vulnerable to climate extremes, from El Nino-driven droughts to La Nina floods.
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Metro News
KL dazzles by night
FOR a few evenings in May, the back lanes of downtown Kuala Lumpur came alive with colour, sound and light projections.
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Terengganu university haven for winged visitors
AMID the hustle and bustle of campus life, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) has quietly transformed into a thriving habitat for 149 local and migratory bird species, reflecting the area's rich biodiversity.
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Metro News
Sabah villagers come together to clear koi fish from ‘tagal’ rivers
COOPERATION between tagal committees and villagers in Sabah in implementing government directives on the removal of koi fish from rivers and tagal areas has helped facilitate the enforcement of a circular that came into effect on April 8.
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Metro News
Turtles hatched 20 years ago return to lay eggs
A TOTAL of 15,822 turtle hatchlings from 24,357 eggs collected have been released under the Penang Turtle Conservation Project since 2021.
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Metro News
Lawyer warns youths of money mule trap, need to safeguard personal data
YOUNG people should not assume they are free from legal consequences when renting out bank accounts or sharing personal information online.
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Food News
Classic Peranakan dishes beckon
REDISCOVER the comforting warmth of Nyonya food via a special culinary collaboration with renowned Malaysian chef Amy Beh.
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Metro News
MPS gazettes 70 community halls for upgrades
SELAYANG Municipal Council (MPS) is working with the Gombak Land and District Office to take over more than 70 community halls to better manage and maintain them.
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Metro News
From financial bankruptcy to fresh start
A SINGLE act of blind trust plunged singer Ronnie Hussein into a 13-year nightmare that cost him his financial freedom.
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Metro News
Seniors to get discounted prices at Putrajaya eateries
EFFECTIVE June 1, senior citizens aged 60 and above will enjoy discounts of between 10% and 15% when buying from traders at food courts, public markets and kiosks under Putrajaya Corporation (PPj).
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Eating Out
A taste of Italy’s coastline
THE revamped menu of an established Italian restaurant takes inspiration from the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean, highlighting the region's fresh seafood catches and herb-driven cooking.
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Metro News
MBPJ expands i-Sekat system for traffic violations, arrears, rentals
PETALING Jaya City Council (MBPJ) is expanding its i-Sekat system to include traffic violations and arrears for grass-cutting as well as rental of council premises.
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Metro News
Parking squeeze persists at KL public housing
A VIRAL video has once again highlighted the chronic parking issues at People's Housing Projects (PPR) and public housing schemes (PA) across Kuala Lumpur.
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Metro News
DBKL ramps up enforcement against double-parking
THE occupancy rate at multi-storey parking facilities at People's Housing Projects (PPR) and public housing schemes (PA) in Kuala Lumpur currently averages around 60%.
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Metro News
Women lawyers dominate inaugural Melaka bar darts tournament
MELAKA: Female lawyers and chambering students stole the limelight at the inaugural Melaka Bar Invitational Double Dart Tournament after sweeping the top honours and outshining their male counterparts in a display of precision, composure and competitive spirit.
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Metro News
Thousands gather at temple for Wesak Day meal distribution
MELAKA: Long queues formed at Seck Kia Eenh Buddhist Temple (SKE) in Gajah Berang here as thousands gathered for free vegetarian meals offered in conjunction with the upcoming Wesak Day celebration.
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Metro News
Spotlight on Sabah, S’wak flavours
WITH Kaamatan and Gawai festivals just round the corner, several chefs partnered a household brand to showcase the flavours of Sabah and Sarawak.
