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The Star
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Five compounds issued to businesses in Klang
Tables and chairs obstructing a pedestrian walkway in front of a restaurant at Jalan Bendahara in Klang. Five compounds were issued by Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) to businesses at Jalan Bendahara off Jalan Sungai Jati yesterday. MBDK Corporate Communications Department director Norfiza Mahfiz said three were for cleanliness (RM1,000 each) and two (RM250 each) for using back lanes as a kitchen as well as placing tables and chairs on the five-foot way. She said MBDK was acting on complaints from several residents associations and Rukun Tetangga on placement of furniture on walkways hindering pedestrians. 'Complaints were also received from neighbouring businesses,' she said. 'Most of the complaints are about restaurants 'reserving' council parking bays in front and near their premises. 'These business operators also obstruct the five-foot way,' she added. An optical shop owner, who did not want to be named, said that apart from tables and chairs, restaurant operators also placed gas tanks on the road and used the back lanes for cooking and washing. MBDK enforcement personnel checking the back lane where a restaurant has extended its kitchen. Norfiza said 95 operations had been carried out from January to July 22 where 161 eateries were inspected and 155 compounds issued for obstruction of pedestrian walkways and using the back lanes as a kitchen. Among the areas MBDK had carried out operations were Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Pusat Bandar Klang and Bandar Bukit Raja, she said. She added that enforcement was carried out under the Food Establishment Licensing By-Laws (MPK) 2007 which covered aspects such as cleanliness, physical structure of the premises, waste disposal and fire safety. 'MBDK also took action under Section 46(1)(d) of the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974, which prohibits obstruction in streets or public spaces,' said Norfiza.
The Star
09-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Klang folk urged to donate blood to address shortage
Abd Hamid (seated) has his blood pressure checked at the blood donation campaign in Klang. Free use of council halls to help HTAR meet annual target of 39,600 bags, says mayor KLANG'S Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah (HTAR) is experiencing a shortage of blood supply as 800 bags are needed every month for emergency and critical treatments. HTAR Medical Department Blood Transfusion head Dr Afif Alam Faizli said the hospital needed about 3,300 blood bags each month but was only able to collect around 2,500 bags from donors. 'In a month, we collaborate with an estimated 30 private agencies and collect 2,200 to 2,500 bags, but it is below the 3,300 bags needed,' he said, during a blood donation event at Klang Royal City Council's (MBDK) hall in Bandar Bukit Raja. Dr Afif said a total of 17,598 blood bags were collected between January and July, which is still insufficient to meet HTAR's target of 39,600 bags annually. He said there was frequent shortage of some blood types, such as O negative, due to their universal compatibility in emergency situations. Blood collected at HTAR is also distributed to other government hospitals in Tanjung Karang, Banting and Shah Alam when needed, he added. Donors waiting for their health screening before donating blood. Klang mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain. who launched the event, called on Klang residents to become donors to help close the shortfall. 'I urge Klangites to register as blood donors. Step forward and give blood to help save and improve lives, as new donors are needed daily to help people in emergencies,' he said. Abd Hamid said MBDK was willing to offer council halls as the venue for blood donation campaigns, free of charge. The recent campaign was organised by 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd in collaboration with HTAR and MBDK, with 44 hospital staff including five doctors attending. A total of 800 people turned up, but only 614 were eligible to donate, mainly due to health conditions such as seasonal illnesses or fatigue from night shifts, Dr Afif said. Donors underwent a health screening which included weight, blood pressure and haemoglobin tests to ensure they were fit to donate. HTAR Clinical Services senior director Dr Pamela Sivapasthasundram said these screenings were essential to safeguard both donors and recipients.
The Sun
05-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Klang aims to cut 20% river waste sent to landfills
KLANG: The Royal Klang City Council (MBDK) says the target to reduce 20 per cent of waste from Sungai Klang sent to landfills is realistic and progressing well, as set by Selangor Maritime Gateway master (SMG) developer Landasan Lumayan Sdn Bhd (LLSB). MBDK Mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain cited positive results from the Waste Sorting Facility in Sungai Pinang, which has been operational since December, diverting four metric tonnes of recyclable plastic waste. He said MBDK will intensify recycling education at the grassroots level, particularly in schools, and roll out programmes to promote proper household waste disposal, thereby reducing landfill-bound recyclables. 'These efforts will help lower MBDK's waste transport costs and free up funds for other community needs,' he added. Abd Hamid also welcomed collaboration with the private and government sectors to boost recycling campaigns, plastic bag-free initiatives and support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). LLSB managing director Syaiful Azmen Nordin earlier noted the waste sorting technology's promising impact in reducing plastic waste in landfills since its launch. - Bernama
The Sun
29-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Klang rejects columbarium plan near mosque after resident protests
KLANG: The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) has officially rejected a developer's proposal to construct a four-storey columbarium complex adjacent to Kampung Raja Uda Mosque in Port Klang. Mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain confirmed the unanimous decision was made during a One Stop Centre committee meeting last Thursday, citing technical concerns and strong opposition from local residents. 'The developer retains the right to appeal to the State Town and Country Planning Department within 30 days. Further appeals may be pursued through the Appeals Board or courts if necessary,' stated Abd Hamid after launching the Sentosa constituency Clean & Green programme. He emphasized that MBDK followed due process in evaluating the application for the 1-hectare privately owned land. The proposal had drawn significant backlash since early June, with over 300 online objections filed by Kampung Raja Uda's 5,000 residents. Port Klang assemblyman Azmizam Zaman Huri represented the community during a June 19 public hearing chaired by MBDK Deputy Mayor Mohd Zary Affendi Mohd Arif, where villagers and developers presented their arguments.
Free Malaysia Today
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Klang city council rejects proposal for columbarium project
Klang mayor Abd Hamid Hussain said the applicants may file an appeal to the Selangor town and country planning department within 30 days. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) has rejected a proposal to build a four-storey columbarium near a mosque at Kampung Raja Uda. Klang mayor Abd Hamid Hussain said this was decided at a one-stop centre committee meeting on Thursday after taking into consideration technical issues and objections from residents. 'The applicants may file an appeal to the Selangor town and country planning department within 30 days. 'If they are not satisfied with the decision of the appeals board, they may bring the matter to court,' Utusan Malaysia reported him as saying today. On June 6, it was reported that residents at Kampung Raja Uda were considering submitting a memorandum to the sultan of Selangor to protest against the proposal. Village committee chairman Azhar Ibrahim said most of the 5,000 residents in the village opposed the proposed construction of the columbarium on a 1ha plot of private land. He said they were worried the area may become polluted by ashes generated from cremation, particularly among homes situated less than 10m from the proposed site. On June 19, Port Klang assemblyman Azmizam Zaman Huri expressed his confidence that MBDK would reject the proposal, as the developer had failed to present or justify the suitability of the project in a Malay-majority area. Azmizam said that under the current laws, only 28 types of limited commercial activities were allowed in the area, none of which included the construction of a memorial or columbarium. He said the proposal was clearly unsuitable as the land zoning under the MBDK local plan up to 2035 specified that the proposed project site was meant to be 'a limited commercial area'. Masjid Kampung Raja Uda imam Bazaireen Baharuddin had also expressed his concern over the proposal, which he said would see many religious ceremonies held there.
