450 Shah Alam seniors approved in free street parking initiative
Fauzi (right) says applications are still being accepted for the 'Golden Parking' initiative. With him is Madiyan.
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The Star
26-05-2025
- The Star
450 Shah Alam seniors approved in free street parking initiative
Fauzi (right) says applications are still being accepted for the 'Golden Parking' initiative. With him is Madiyan.
New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- New Straits Times
20,000 seniors to benefit from Shah Alam's free parking scheme
SHAH ALAM: More than 20,000 senior citizens will benefit from the Shah Alam City Council's free parking initiative, launched in conjunction with the city's silver jubilee. Mayor Datuk Mohd Fauzi Mohd Yatim said today that the Golden Parking initiative aims to make the city more inclusive to the elderly and serves as a gesture of appreciation for their contribution to the community. The initiative applies only to parking areas under the council's jurisdiction. He said applicants must meet five eligibility criteria for the free parking, including being at least 60 and being an assessment taxpayer under the council's jurisdiction. "The car's grant must be under the name of the senior citizen. Each elderly person can register for only one car via the Smart Selangor Parking system or Flexi Parking. "This can be used during its validity period, which is two years. Applications need to be renewed every two years. "This initiative began this month. MBSA has received positive feedback. A total of 628 applications were submitted, with 499 approved. "The remaining applications were not approved due to outstanding assessment tax, unpaid compounds and traffic fines. "These must be settled before reapplying for the initiative. "Once approved, they can park normally and the authorities will verify their eligibility through the registered vehicle number in the council's records." He said this after the council meeting at Wisma MBSA. However, Fauzi said, the initiative does not apply to five areas: PRIVATE parking spaces; DISABLED parking bays; SPECIAL parking spots; TWO-HOUR parking zones, and, VEHICLES parked on the roadside – not in parking boxes provided under the Road Transport Order (Provision of Parking Places) 2007 . He added that 117,202 users aged 60 and above have paid for parking under the council. "Based on Flexi Parking data, 37,817 senior users have made parking payments in MBSA's jurisdiction." He said the council hopes this will contribute to building a senior-friendly and sustainable community, in line with the goals of Sustainable Development Goal 11: to create inclusive, safe, resilient and age-friendly cities. He added that the application form for the initiative can be downloaded from the MBSA portal at "Completed forms can be submitted to the temporary MBSA counter in May, located at the Discussion Room, LG Floor, Wisma MBSA, Section 14, Shah Alam, between 9am and 4pm on weekdays. Applications can also be emailed to tik@ he said. For enquiries, contact the Revenue Management Section at 03-55133919 (direct line), extensions 1540 or 1521.
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Opposition flags Penang's financial woes, calls for recovery plan
GEORGE TOWN: The opposition in Penang has raised concerns over the state's financial performance, claiming it is deteriorating and placing an undue burden on the public. State opposition leader Muhammad Fauzi Yusoff said the opposition bloc viewed the state's current financial situation with grave concern, particularly in light of reported cash flow constraints within the state administration. "This situation clearly reflects a failure in financial governance. "We demand immediate clarification and remedial action from the state government," he told reporters on the sidelines of the state legislative assembly sitting today. Fauzi said the state government's recent admission of cash flow issues — alongside its plans to raise charges and intensify tax collection — called into question the efficiency and priorities of an administration that has long claimed to practise sound financial management. He cited the Auditor General's Report tabled in October 2024, which showed a sharp decline in the Consolidated Fund: the Revenue Account fell by 52 per cent in 2023 compared to the previous year, while the Trust Account saw a 2.9 per cent drop. Even more concerning, he added, was the fact that state expenditure increased by 13.9 per cent, while revenue declined by 0.4 per cent during the same period. "This imbalance is deeply alarming and suggests the state's financial management is in a worrying state," he said. Fauzi said that if the trend continues, Penang could face a critical liquidity crisis, potentially leading to an inability to fund management expenses or pay civil servants' salaries. "We reject the approach of increasing public charges as a shortcut to boosting state revenue. The people should not be made to bear the cost of administrative shortcomings," he said. As such, Fauzi called on the state government to urgently present a five-year financial recovery plan to mitigate rising fiscal risks. He also urged a thorough review of state spending priorities, distinguishing between essential and non-essential expenditures. "The state's administrative structure and processes must be strengthened to prevent further management failures from impacting the people," he added. The state's financial performance has emerged as a key point of debate during the ongoing legislative assembly sitting. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow is expected to address these concerns in his winding-up speech tomorrow.
