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DBKL extends deadline for KLLP2040 amendment applications
LANDOWNERS, developers and residents seeking changes to how land is designated or used under the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 (KLLP2040) have been given more time to submit their proposals after Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) extended the application deadline from July 10 to Aug 7.
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Tropical fruit feast strengthens ties in badminton fraternity
GEORGE TOWN: A spread of durians, rambutans and mangosteens became the backdrop for badminton officials from across the country and South Korea at a gathering organised by the Penang Badminton Association (PBA).
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Closer to building ‘furever’ home
THE Penang Animal Welfare Society (4PAWS) is a few steps closer to securing a new permanent home.
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SMG shows appreciation to subscribers, employees
LONG-TIME subscribers of The Star newspaper were special guests at the annual Star Employee Enrichment Day (SEED).
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‘Senai roads need to keep up with town’s growth’
BETTER roads, smoother traffic flow and more public facilities are among improvements Senai voters are hoping for.
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Better healthcare, financial share for Tangkak’s welfare
KNOWN as Johor's textile town and home to the iconic foothills of Gunung Ledang, Tangkak is shaping up to be one of the constituencies where bread-and- butter issues are expected to outweigh political rhetoric in the upcoming Johor state election.
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Sanitation contractor to enhance e-waste management in S’gor
Sanitation contractor KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) is reinforcing its sustainability and circular economy agenda in Selangor through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with TM Enviro Industries Sdn Bhd to enhance management of electronic waste.
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Car dealership to occupy Danau Desa school site
AFTER lying abandoned for 21 years, the site of the former SK Danau Perdana in Taman Danau Desa, Kuala Lumpur, has finally found a new tenant, but not the one residents in the neighbourhood hoped for.
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Priceless national artefacts digitised for access to public
OVER 130 of Malaysia's most valuable national artefacts have been successfully digitised, unlocking collections that were previously hidden from public view.
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Winning over the digital generation
MUSEUMS are essential custodians of a nation's history, culture, and identity.
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Stulang folk keep eye on urban development
STRIKING a balance between rapid development and the liveability of existing neighbourhoods is the top priority for Stulang voters as they head to the ballot box
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US Southern classic that wins the hearts of Texans
Walk into almost any diner in Texas, US, and you will find a dish that locals adore but often leaves first-time visitors scratching their heads.
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Chef brings Thai flavours to Kota Kinabalu hotel for three nights only
This July, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu's On22 restaurant in Sabah will welcome Thai chef Phubase Chuprakong for an exclusive dining collaboration with its head chef Elroy Ernest for three nights only.
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Metalsmith crafts miniature trishaw replicas for charity
TRISHAWS are synonymous with life in George Town.
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‘Voice of MBPP’, retirees honoured for service
BORN with a visual impairment, Nordin Hanafiah has faced lifelong challenges with resilience and good humour.
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Prioritise sustainability, liveability in mulling planning approval
I WISH to thank StarMetro for highlighting the concerns expressed by residents, following the recent stakeholder engagement session organised by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) on June 24.
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Diesel hike strains waste management firm
KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) is facing mounting financial pressure, bearing RM5mil a month in diesel operating costs to ensure waste collection throughout Selangor remains uninterrupted.
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Time is a measure of equality and respect
DO you hate waiting around? Well, that makes two of us.
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Vandalism forces council to fell 50-year-old tree in Ipoh
A tree estimated to be nearly 50 years old along Jalan Raja Ashman Shah (formerly Ashby Road) will be felled after an inspection found its structural integrity severely compromised by fire damage
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MBPJ holds off on S’gor parking deal
Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) remains a holdout nearly a year after the state-led Selangor Intelligent Parking (SIP) system was slated for launch across four pilot local councils.
