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The Star
2 days ago
- General
- The Star
MPAJ seeking High Court ruling on Highland Towers
MPAJ is seeking legal recourse to demolish the two remaining blocks at Highland Towers in Hulu Kelang, Selangor. The blocks have been abandoned following the Dec 11, 1993, tragedy which killed 48 people. — Filepic AMPANG Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) will seek a High Court order to proceed with the demolition of the remaining blocks of Highland Towers in Hulu Kelang, Selangor. This comes after MPAJ failed in its latest bid to obtain court approval from the Ampang Magistrate's Court to bring down the structures. MPAJ deputy president Hasrolnizam Shaari said the next course of action would be to bring the matter to the High Court for a ruling. 'We will need to get leave from the High Court to decide if MPAJ is allowed to carry out the demolition. 'The Magistrate's Court directed MPAJ to seek an order from the High Court as Highland Properties Sdn Bhd (the landowner) has been wound up,' Hasrolnizam said after chairing the local council's monthly full board meeting at Menara MPAJ in Pandan Indah yesterday. Last year, MPAJ initiated the process to demolish the remaining blocks, following multiple complaints from neighbouring residents. Then president Dr Ani Ahmad had said MPAJ would issue a notice to the property owners to demolish the structures. She had also said due process would be carried out according to Sections 87, 88 and 89 of the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 (Act 133). These relate to nuisances (Sections 87 and 88) and demolition of a house unfit for habitation (Section 89). At the time, she said the demolition was estimated to cost between RM6mil and RM7mil. The Highland Towers tragedy occurred on Dec 11, 1993, when one of the three blocks collapsed, resulting in 48 fatalities. The remaining towers were evacuated for safety reasons, leading to the area's eventual abandonment. On another matter, Hasrolnizam said MPAJ supported Selangor's centralised parking initiative, citing its potential to streamline operations and boost revenue. 'Although MPAJ is not one of the four initial councils targeted for the first phase, there have been discussions. 'So far, we do not have any major concerns,' he said, adding that the municipal council currently collected about RM600,000 in monthly parking fees. The Selangor Intelligent Parking (SIP) system is a state-led initiative to digitalise and centralise public parking. It is spearheaded by Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) Selangor and implemented through a company in collaboration with local councils. Under the SIP model, parking revenue will be split with 50% going to the concessionaire, 40% to the local councils involved and 10% to MBI. SIP is meant to kick off with Petaling Jaya City Council, Shah Alam City Council, Subang Jaya City Council and Selayang Municipal Council. Hasrolnizam said between January and July 24, MPAJ collected RM5.1mil in parking revenue. The main contributors were special bay rentals (RM2.5mil) and online payments (RM2.3mil), followed by monthly passes (RM144,000) and resident passes (RM193,000). During the meeting, Hasrolnizam also reported on MPAJ's efforts to recover assessment tax arrears from property owners as part of a pilot project launched in June last year. The initiative targeted 57 account holders with a total debt of RM109,462. 'As of July 2025, MPAJ successfully recovered RM75,728, achieving a 69.2% recovery rate.'
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Skudai kopitiam owner claims trial to charge of offering RM2,000 bribe
JOHOR BARU: A kopitiam owner has claimed trial at the Sessions Court here for allegedly offering a RM2,000 bribe to a local council enforcement officer last year to avoid action being taken against his restaurant. Tan Kai Dee, 23, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read before Sessions Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail here on Monday (July 29). According to the charge sheet, Tan was accused of giving RM2,000 in cash to an assistant enforcement officer with the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP), who is considered a public servant under the law. The alleged bribe was an inducement for the officer not to take enforcement action against Tan's kopitiam, which was found to have committed an offence under Section 47(1)(a) of the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 (Act 133). The provision carries a maximum fine of RM500, and RM1,000 for repeat offences. The offence allegedly took place at the restaurant in Taman Mutiara Mas here in Skudai at around 6.20pm on Nov 4, 2024. Tan was charged under Section 17(b) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009, and faces sentencing under Section 24(1) of the same Act. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years imprisonment and a fine of not less than five times the value of the bribe or RM10,000, or whichever is higher. MACC prosecuting officer Ameera D'aneez Mohd Shukari requested bail be set at RM10,000 with additional conditions to prevent the accused from absconding. Lawyer K. Barathi, who represented the accused, however, appealed for a lower bail, stating that Tan supports his wife and both parents. Judge Ahmad Kamal Arifin then set bail at RM10,000 with one local surety and also ordered Tan to report to the Mutiara Rini police station once a month and surrender his passport to the court. He then fixed Sept 17 for the next mention of the case for handing over of documents.
New Straits Times
24-07-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Four premises ordered to close after rat droppings found in the kitchen
GEORGE TOWN: Four business premises - three restaurants and a grocery store - in the northeast district, were ordered to close for 14 days after rat droppings were found in their premises. This was after a spot-check conducted by the Licensing Department of the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) of five food premises including restaurants and grocery stores. The premises were ordered to close under By-law 38(1), Food Establishment By-laws MPPP 1991 after inspections found unsatisfactory hygiene levels, including the discovery of rat droppings in the kitchen and food display racks. "Four premises - three restaurants and one grocery store - were ordered to close starting last Tuesday until Aug 4. "The inspection also found that kitchen equipment and food storage areas were not properly maintained, and there were elements of contamination," the city council said in a statement today. Meanwhile, another premise was fined under Section 47(1) of the Roads, Drains, and Buildings Act 1974 (Act 133) for failing to maintain its grease trap, which caused food waste to flow into the public drain. The operation also focused on checking business licenses, typhoid vaccination status of food handlers and verifying whether employees were locals or foreigners. "In addition to enforcement action, MBPP officers also advised premise owners to always prioritise cleanliness, especially in food preparation areas, to ensure consumer safety. "MBPP is committed to conducting regular inspections to ensure that every food premise complies with hygiene and food safety standards as outlined by the local authorities," it added.
Barnama
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
KPKT To Table Three Bills On Public Cleanliness In Upcoming Parliament Sitting
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is set to table three amendment bills in the upcoming Dewan Rakyat session, which is scheduled to begin this Monday, to enhance public cleanliness in the country. Minister Nga Kor Ming said three acts were the Streets, Drainage and Building Act 1974 (Act 133), the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) and the Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171). He said the amendments aimed to address the issue of littering, particularly involving items such as cigarette butts, tissues, plastics, beverage cans and food packaging in public places and on streets. 'This step is crucial to fostering civic responsibility, raising public awareness and nurturing a culture of cleanliness, thereby contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable Malaysia for the well-being of the people,' he said in a statement today. He said that ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, it was important for the public to play a role in maintaining environmental cleanliness to create a positive first impression for foreign tourists. Nga further said that during the Malaysia Cleanup Day programme held at the Pasar Seni area, Kuala Lumpur, on 28 Sept 2024, KPKT collected 51.9 kilogrammes of food waste, 64.3 kilogrammes of paper waste, 127.6 kilogrammes of plastic waste, and 541 cigarette butts over a 12-hour period. He said the statistics showed that the imposition of fines by local authorities (PBT) was no longer effective in curbing the habit of indiscriminate littering. 'Therefore, a community service order should be imposed as a form of punishment to educate offenders to be more mindful of environmental cleanliness and help reduce pollution,' he said. According to him, the amendments would, among others, empower the court to order convicted offenders to perform community service for up to 12 hours, with non-compliance subject to a fine of not less than RM2,000 and not more than RM10,000 upon conviction.
The Star
13-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Jinjang Selatan Tambahan owners lodge reports over inadequate compensation
Jinjang Selatan Tambahan settlers waiting to lodge reports at the Sentul District Police headquarters. — Photos: ONG SOON HIN/The Star Some 38 residential property and shopowners from Jinjang Selatan Tambahan, Kepong, lodged reports at the Sentul District Police headquarters over what they perceived as unfair treatment by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). These settlers, who have been served demolition notices by City Hall, are demanding higher compensation from a developer before they agree to move out. DBKL had served them demolition notices in May, in line with Section 70 (13)(c) under the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 (Act 133) which states that no person shall erect a building without the prior written consent of the local authority. The settlers have been seeking better terms since a mixed development project – a joint venture between DBKL and a private developer – was announced about a decade ago to relocate them. In 2023, it was reported that shopowners were offered RM5,000 as moving fees as well as RM5,000 vouchers to buy any property priced at RM300,000 and above by the developer. The developer said that although it was unable to offer replacement lots to shopowners, the company had given free houses of 83.61sqm to over 300 residents who had temporary occupation licences (TOL). Those who bought their lots from the original holders were offered the chance to buy 70.6sqm units for RM42,000. Acting as group spokesperson for Jawatankuasa Gabungan Isu Perumahan dan Pampasan, secretary Ameer Khan Bargathalli said that it was not right that those affected were being treated like squatters. He asked DBKL to rescind the demolition order until a better solution could be reached. 'Shopkeepers had been paying assessment taxes from 1969 to 2006, when DBKL stopped renewing our TOL licences. 'This clearly shows that our existence at the beginning was legal and had the approval of the authorities.' In the police report, residents expressed dissatisfaction over the RM5,000 compensation by the developer. Ameer said this it was not adequate, as the land occupied by shops was valued at between RM300,000 and RM400,000 at current property prices. 'We request the assistance of the police to protect our properties until a fair compensation value is achieved,' he said. When asked whether there would be a stay on the demolition notice, DBKL said it would reply at a later date.
