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The Star
20-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
MBSJ celebrates top strata properties, agents
(From left) Mohd Syaiful Rizal, MBSJ councillors Thomas Low Yew Sin and Kamarul Hisham Yeop Hashim, Amirul Azizan, Mohd Zulkurnain and MBSJ Commisioner of Building director Nornizam Jusoh at the Strata Community Awards Ceremony 2024. SOME 25 strata properties, ranging from low- and medium- to high-end, were honoured by Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) at the Strata Community Awards Ceremony (Aksara) 2024. Every two years MBSJ recognises outstanding strata management communities and agents in areas under its purview. In a statement, MBSJ Corporate and Strategic Management Department said Aksara aimed at encouraging the establishment and efficient operation of joint management bodies (JMB) and management corporations (MC). 'It is also aimed at supporting the implementation of the National Community Policy towards creating a more conducive, harmonious and safe residential environment, strengthening strategic cooperation between JMBs/ MCs and MBSJ as well as providing rating and guidance to potential strata developments to make them more competitive.' A total of 252 strata developments, encompassing apartment categories, were assessed for the 2024 awards, based on their respective management and maintenance performance. Twenty-five properties received the Five-Star Rating Award; some also received special awards based on their designated categories. In addition, five management agents were recognised for their commitment to strengthening strata community management, especially in low-cost areas without a management body. The properties that were recognised with the special Best Strata Management Award were Pangsapuri Enggang MC and Pangsapuri Puchong Permata Fasa 2 MC in the low-cost category, Pangsapuri Kantan Court MC and Pangsapuri Suria Permai JMB in the medium-cost category as well as The Glades JMB and Subang Indera Condominium MC in the high-end category. The Best Management Agent Award went to MSFM and Associates, Intra Harta Consultants Sdn Bhd, Nilai Harta Consultant Sdn Bhd, TCL Management and Services and IPC Management Sdn Bhd. The 25 properties that received the Five-Star Rating Award were divided into five zones – Subang, Kinrara, Puchong, Putra Permai and Seri Kembangan. Subang Jaya mayor Datuk Amirul Azizan Abdul Rahim presented the awards to winners at a hotel in Shah Alam. Also present were deputy mayor Mohd Zulkurnain Che Ali, National Housing Department Strata Management Division director Mohd Syaiful Rizal Abu Bakar and MBSJ councillors. MBSJ added in its statement that the Aksara award ceremony was a continuation of the Star Rating Evaluation programme, which was implemented yearly through a collaboration between MBSJ's Commissioner of Buildings and the Housing and Local Government Ministry's Urban Services Division. The programme aims to assess the management and maintenance levels of strata developments in areas under MBSJ's purview.
The Star
20-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Brighter, cooler Seri Kembangan market with RM10,000 upgrade
Cheong hopes to see an electricity meter at each unit so that the market traders will no longer need to rely on a bulk meter like the one seen here. SUBANG Jaya City Council (MBSJ) spent RM10,000 on the latest upgrade exercise at Pasar Awam Bazar Rakyat SK 6/1 in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, to make the 17-year-old facility more comfortable for visitors and traders. During a press conference, Seri Kembangan assemblyman Wong Siew Ki and MBSJ Zone 22 councillor Tey Boon Kiat said upgrades of the public market included a new air-conditioned booth for security staff as the previous one had flooded after heavy rain, installation of three industrial fans to replace those that had malfunctioned and replacement of three rusted steel columns. These columns support beams running across the trading lots where electrical plug points are installed. An additional 20 tubes of fluorescent lights were also installed to brighten up the area. 'The additional lighting is especially useful for traders when carrying goods to shops during the wee hours of the morning,' said Persatuan Penjaja Bazar Rakyat SK6/1 Seri Kembangan treasurer Cheong Lai Fun, 62. 'Though many of our customers only start arriving around 7am, traders in the wet section are here as early as 3am, while those operating at the dry section like me will be at work by 6am.' The market's previous upgrading exercise saw the addition of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and renovation of its public toilets. Cheong hoped the council would consider servicing the roller shutters and instal electricity meters at each shop. 'While some traders have installed their own meters to monitor energy consumption, others find it too costly. 'I paid RM4,000 to have mine installed,' she said. 'Those who do not have meters split the bill according to the reading of a bulk meter.' Traders association chairman Gan Chiou Ling said currently only shop owners with their own meters received electricity bills. For the others, estimations are made in regards to usage and payment made accordingly. 'This is largely a technical issue that will require discussions with Tenaga Nasional Bhd and MBSJ,' said Wong. 'I welcome the idea of each unit having their own electricity meter but I foresee that not all will agree to it as some may fear having to pay more for electricity consumption.' She said her immediate focus was to ensure the market remained sustainable in the long run. For example, she added, some traders could start selling locally produced souvenirs, thus turning the market into a tourist stop.
The Star
17-07-2025
- The Star
Cops bust illegal gambling hub for migrants
SERDANG: Authorities have uncovered an illegal online gambling hub catering primarily to undocumented migrants, operating out of three units in a four-storey apartment block in Pusat Bandar Putra Permai. The centre was busted during a joint raid by the Immigration Department, Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) and the General Operations Force on Tuesday. Immigration deputy director-general (operations) Jafri Embok Taha said preliminary investigations revealed that the units were registered under the names of three local individuals. 'When officers arrived, the premises were already empty. It's believed the suspects had fled, leaving behind only a few tablets, monitors, chairs and tables. 'We've handed over the case to MBSJ for further investigation and action,' he said during a press conference after the raid. All three units were equipped with CCTV cameras to monitor external movement and catered primarily to undocumented migrants residing in the same apartment block. Jafri said 496 undocumented migrants were sent to the Semenyih Immigration Detention Centre after 741 foreigners were rounded up during the operation, which took place from 10pm to 1am. 'The suspected offences involve the Immigration Act 1959/63, Passport Act 1966, Immigration Regulations 1963 and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007,' he told Bernama. He said similar joint operations would continue and reminded the public not to employ, shelter or accommodate foreigners without valid travel documents.
Malay Mail
16-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Authorities uncover Serdang den using CCTV to evade raids, 496 migrants held
SERDANG, July 16 — The authorities have uncovered an illegal online gambling hub operating from three units of a four-storey apartment block in Pusat Bandar Putra Permai here. The gambling centre was busted during a joint raid conducted by the Immigration Department, Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) and the General Operations Force last night. Immigration deputy director-general of operations Jafri Embok Taha said preliminary investigations revealed that the three units were registered under the names of three local individuals, based on utility bill records obtained. 'When officers arrived at the residential units, the premises were already empty. It is believed that the suspects had fled, leaving behind only a few tablets, monitors, chairs and tables. We have handed over the case related to the discovery of the gambling hub to MBSJ for further investigation and action,' he said during a press conference after the operation. He added that all three houses were equipped with closed-circuit television cameras to monitor movements outside, and their operations targeted customers among undocumented migrants (PATI) residing in the apartment. Jafri Embok said 496 PATI were taken to the Semenyih Immigration Detention Centre after 741 foreigners were inspected in the operation, which ran from 10 pm to 1 am. 'The suspected offences include violations under the Immigration Act 1959/63, Passport Act 1966, Immigration Regulations 1963 and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007,' he said. He added that similar joint operations will be conducted periodically, and the public is reminded not to employ, harbour or house foreigners without valid travel documents in their premises. Jafri Embok also said the department is implementing the Migrant Repatriation Programme (PRM) 2.0, running from May 19 this year until April 30, 2026. Under this programme, undocumented migrants are allowed to return to their home countries by paying only a RM500 compound and a special pass fee of RM20. 'In total, only RM520 is charged. In Selangor, there are four locations for PRM implementation: Shah Alam, Kelana Jaya, Port Klang and Kajang,' he said. — Bernama
The Sun
16-07-2025
- The Sun
Illegal online gambling den raided in Serdang, 496 undocumented migrants detained
SERDANG: A joint operation led by the Immigration Department, Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), and the General Operations Force uncovered an illegal online gambling den operating from three units of a four-storey apartment in Pusat Bandar Putra Permai. The raid, conducted late last night, found the premises abandoned, with only equipment such as tablets, monitors, and furniture left behind. Immigration deputy director-general of operations Jafri Embok Taha confirmed that the units were registered under local individuals based on utility bills. 'The suspects had fled before the raid. The case has been handed over to MBSJ for further action,' he said. The setup included CCTV cameras to monitor movements, targeting undocumented migrants (PATI) as customers. During the operation, 741 foreigners were inspected, with 496 detained for various immigration offences. They were taken to the Semenyih Immigration Detention Centre. 'Violations include breaches of the Immigration Act 1959/63, Passport Act 1966, and Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act 2007,' Jafri added. He also highlighted the ongoing Migrant Repatriation Programme (PRM) 2.0, allowing undocumented migrants to return home by paying RM520 (RM500 compound + RM20 special pass fee). The programme runs until April 2026, with four PRM centres in Selangor. - Bernama
