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The Star
13-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Come clean over parking deal, S'gor govt told
PETALING JAYA: The Selangor government has been told to come clean over its controversial parking deal and furnish proof of how it will benefit the rakyat. Taman Medan assemblyman Dr Afif Bahardin is among those calling for transparency over the deal, which would see a private company take over on-street parking fee collection from four local councils starting Aug 1. 'Show us the numbers. Show us how this benefits the people and the state. I have no idea what the arrangement is. 'But come clean and explain the formula of 50%, 40%, 10% and how it benefits the public,' he said. Under the deal, 50% of parking fees will go to the company, 40% to the councils, and 10% to Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI). Some enforcement staff will be absorbed and retrained by the company. Selangor local government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim had announced the concession deal during the Selangor state assembly sitting last week. He said the state was implementing the Selangor Intelligent Parking (SIP) system to modernise on-street parking using Internet of Things (IoT) technology, allowing local councils to focus on other duties. Ng also said the selection of the company was above board, and not made via direct tender. The agreement, signed in March, involves four local councils, Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) and Shah Alam City Council (MBSA). Dr Afif questioned whether the appointment process was lawful and an improvement over previous arrangements. 'Was it done legally? Is this better than the previous concession? These are the questions the public is asking, and they have a right to know,' he said to StarMetro. Meanwhile, civil groups PJ Sejahtera and Persatuan Petaling Jaya Lestari have called for an immediate halt to the 10-year concession awarded to the company. They claim the deal lacks transparency, could divert up to RM10mil a year from local services in Petaling Jaya, and undermines council authority under the Road Transport Act 1987. The groups are demanding that the state government cancel the deal, release all procurement documents, reaffirm local council control, and hold a public inquiry. 'This isn't just about parking, it's about public accountability, local governance, and safeguarding resources meant for the people of Selanggor,' they said in a statement.
New Straits Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Placement of MyKiosks must be done in orderly manner, at suitable locations
SHAH ALAM: All 12 local government authorities (PBTs) in Selangor have been asked to ensure the placement of MyKiosk stall units is carried out in an orderly manner and at suitable locations. State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Ng Suee Lim said this is to ensure that the kiosks are placed at safe and strategic areas while providing greater convenience for both vendors and customers. "I want all PBTs to monitor and check the areas when placing MyKiosk. Let it be orderly and placed at suitable locations. After three months, if the kiosks are not filled, we can move them to new locations," he told the State Assembly today. He was responding to a supplementary question from Dr Afif Bahardin (PN-Taman Medan) regarding the need to review the placement and deposit payment of the MyKiosk. – MORE ASSEMBLY- SELANGOR (MYKIOSK) 2 (LAST) SHAH ALAM Ng said a total of 1,028 MyKiosk units have been built in the state, involving an allocation of RM20.33 million. "Of the total, RM19,508,520.56 was by KPKT, while the remaining RM822,211 was borne by the PBT for site preparation work. "On average, the construction cost for a MyKiosk unit is RM19,785.80, covering the cost of the structure and site preparation according to the suitability of the location," he said. MyKiosk is a government initiative under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government to assist local micro, small and medium enterprises (PMKS) to regain competitiveness and improve business capabilities. It aims to improve the socio-economic status of residents by benefiting traders through the provision of low kiosk rental rates – BERNAMA
