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The Star
29-05-2025
- The Star
Selayang council monitoring strays in Bandar Tasik Puteri after residents injured
SELAYANG Municipal Council (MPS) has stepped up operations on stray dogs in Bandar Tasik Puteri, Rawang, following two recent incidents. On May 2, a teenager was injured after falling while fleeing a pack of stray dogs. Then on May 10, a woman was bitten while exercising near her home. 'We have approached this issue with prudence after the first case,' MPS deputy president Az'har Samsuri said during the monthly full board meeting at Menara MPS in Bandar Baru Selayang, Selangor. 'MPS has increased patrolling to monitor for stray dogs in the area.' He said the local council could not confirm if the dogs which chased and/or attacked the residents had been caught. 'We don't know for sure if the dogs in the incidents are wild or have owners.' Between May 5 and 20, MPS carried out 14 operations which resulted in the capture of 40 dogs. The animals were transferred to a shelter in Rawang. Az'har said MPS encountered challenges during enforcement, including public interference. 'Some stray dogs that were in cages were released by the public,' he said. 'Some council officers were also provoked in the course of carrying out their duties.' He added that some MPS officers encountered feeders who claimed to represent non-governmental organisations but did not show proof of affiliation. 'There are those who support this person feeding strays, and those who don't because feeding attracts more strays. 'We are trying to manage both sides,' said Az'har. Some individuals, he said, had been feeding strays irresponsibly by leaving food on the road. 'This in turn attracts more dogs into the residential areas.' On another matter, Az'har said MPS collected RM62.16mil in assessment tax this year, achieving 92.78% of its RM67mil target and recovering RM3.97mil in arrears. He said digital payments made up 79.32% of April's collections, with over RM2.3mil in transactions recorded through the MyMPS portal. These included assessment tax, business licences, stall rentals, permits and compounds. Az'har said preparations were also underway for Malaysia Games (Sukma) 2026 as the MPS Stadium has been selected for the women's football event. 'MPS will be ready for Sukma by the end of the year,' he said in reference to new parking bays under construction, for over 300 vehicles, behind the stadium. The stadium has undergone major upgrades in the past two years, including a RM7mil field refurbishment, RM800,000 scoreboard, new public announcement system and improved floodlights. The municipal council also welcomed former MPS deputy president Datuk Cheremi Tarman as the new Orang Besar Daerah Gombak following his recent appointment to the post. He has been appointed councillor for Zone 2 and will serve on MPS' finance, infrastructure, community and One-Stop Centre (OSC) committees. Cheremi had previously served as Shah Alam mayor.
The Star
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Selayang ratepayers who settle bills early will receive free rubbish bins
Shahman (centre) presenting an MGB to a ratepayer while MPS deputy president Az'har Samsuri (right) looks on. RATEPAYERS in Selayang who paid up their 2025 assessment tax in full have been presented with mobile rubbish bins. Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) handed over the bins, referred to as MGB, to eligible ratepayers during a ceremony at its headquarters in Bandar Baru Selayang, Selangor. 'MPS provided a free 80-litre MGB each to eligible taxpayers as an encouragement and in appreciation of their commitment to the council's development,' said MPS Corporate Department in a media statement. 'This initiative follows the implementation of the assessment tax rate review for 2025, which was approved by the state government last year and came into effect this year,' it added. MPS president Shahman Jalaludin said the provision of mobile rubbish bins was not only a token of appreciation, but to also instil good hygiene practices. 'The culture of maintaining cleanliness starts at home, and with this facility we can further strengthen the role of the community in creating a clean, healthy and sustainable environment,' he said in his speech. Fifty MGBs were presented at the ceremony. A total of 4,524 units will be distributed to eligible ratepayers in stages until May 31. The deadline for assessment tax payment was Feb 28 for the first half of the year and Aug 31 for the second half. For enquiries, call MPS revenue division at 03-6126 5961/ 5963 or visit
