IT CANNOT be denied that a cloud of pessimism has descended upon the nation and the general public is experiencing hardship with the increased cost of living, the valuable time wasted on congested roads, and increasing intolerance resulting in mob violence in a shopping complex in Kuala Lumpur.
Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), the local authority that oversees the welfare of Petaling Jaya residents, can make the city a model for being liveable, which is the result of achieving its many themes including Green City, Inclusive City, Accessible City, Healthy City, Smart City, Safe City and Transparent City.