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Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Nga calls for apology after MyKiosk cleared of criminal elements
Housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming said MyKiosk 1.0 achieved 91% occupancy while MyKiosk 2.0 has reached 87% occupancy. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming has demanded an apology from critics of the MyKiosk initiative, which was cleared of criminal elements by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in its probe into the project's tender process. He urged those who had slandered his ministry's officers over the project to apologise. 'If you've made baseless claims or spread falsehoods about the MyKiosk initiative, show some integrity – own up and apologise,' he said in the Dewan Rakyat today. On July 3, MACC chief Azam Baki said the agency's probe was focussed primarily on governance issues over criminal wrongdoing, as no criminal elements had been detected. In May, Selangor MCA Youth filed a complaint with the anti-graft agency calling for an investigation into the funding and execution of the RM250 million project. Its chief Tan Jie Sen claimed that despite the investment, only slightly more than half of the kiosks were occupied. Pahang MCA Youth meanwhile asked why the government was paying RM25,000 to RM34,000 per kiosk, saying the market price was only RM12,800 per unit. Earlier today, Hasnizan Harun (PN-Hulu Selangor) raised concerns about the number of unoccupied kiosks nationwide. Nga said that MyKiosk 1.0, launched in 2023, had reached 91% occupancy with 2,926 units filled, while MyKiosk 2.0, launched in 2024, had reached 87% occupancy with 3,518 units in use as of July 2025. 'I admit that the kiosk occupancy hasn't reached 100%, and there have been some administrative shortcomings. 'However, the ministry, myself included, has gone to the ground in several states, including opposition-led ones, to assist traders and strengthen the MyKiosk initiative,' he said.
The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
MCA Youth calls for suspension of Selangor parking concessionaire plans
MCA Youth is urging the suspension of plans for the state government's controversial decision to appoint a new parking concessionaire, pending greater transparency on the details. "Announce all the terms and conditions first," said Petaling Jaya MCA Youth Chief Andy Teoh. Teoh, along with several MCA Youth leaders, addressed the parking concessionaire issue outside the Menara Petaling Jaya City Council today (July 19), highlighting its impact on four local councils in Selangor: Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), Shah Alam City Council (MBSA), and Selayang Municipal Council (MPS). Teoh pointed out that the initial announcement for the new privatisation by the state was set for August 1, as declared by State Local Government and Tourism Committee Chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim on July 9. However, last week (July 15), Ng stated that the matter was not finalised. Teoh believes this is an opportunity for the state to disclose more information about the concessionaire. He expressed concern that the terms might not necessarily result in cost savings for the state. The state announced that the concessionaire would invest RM200mil in infrastructure for Selangor's Intelligent Parking (SIP), including approximately 1,800 CCTV cameras across the four local councils' jurisdictions. Teoh calculated that each CCTV camera would cost between RM110,000 and RM120,000, suggesting they should be technologically advanced. He found this cost unreasonable and instead advocated for improving services offered by local councils, questioning the necessity of privatising the service. Teoh also echoed Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung's call to review the privatisation process, noting that the local council would lose out on parking collection revenue, especially given the recent increase in Petaling Jaya City Council's assessment rates. He highlighted that previous privatisation concessionaires faced intense scrutiny from elected representatives, and this situation should be no different. "Listen to the rakyat, and we can safeguard the benefit of the local residents," he concluded.
Malaysiakini
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Parking privatisation: Local councils biggest losers, says PJ MCA Youth
Petaling Jaya MCA Youth is protesting the Selangor government's plan for four local authorities, including the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), claiming that it lacks transparency. Describing it as detrimental to MBPJ, Petaling Jaya MCA Youth chief Andy Teoh Tuck Wah questioned the state government's announcement regarding the Smart Parking System despite it not being finalised yet.
Free Malaysia Today
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
There's no need to entertain MCA, says Loke
Loke Siew Fook said he 'couldn't be bothered' with MCA and there was no need to entertain the party's views about DAP. PETALING JAYA : DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook has refused to be drawn into the latest spat with MCA following its accusations that his party betrayed the Chinese voters after the 2022 general election. Loke said he 'couldn't be bothered' with MCA and that there was no need to entertain the party's views, Sinar Harian reported. 'We'll just do our work, and let the people judge us for it. MCA doesn't need to evaluate us – that's not their job. The ones who will evaluate us are the voters and the people. Come election time, we'll see,' Loke was quoted as saying. A war of words broke out between MCA and DAP a few days ago after MCA Youth information chief Neow Choo Seong claimed that DAP had failed to defend the interests of the Chinese community. DAP national vice-chairman Syahredzan Johan dismissed the claims as baseless and advised MCA to focus on regaining public support. This prompted MCA vice-president Tan Teik Cheng to label Syahredzan as arrogant and said that the latter's party relied heavily on Chinese votes to win the elections but neglected the community after gaining power.
Malaysiakini
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
MCA Youth raps govt over lack of updates on Putra Heights reconstruction
MCA Youth has urged the government to sufficiently address concerns raised by Putra Heights residents who remain in the dark over reconstruction efforts for their homes affected by the April 1 gas explosion. Selangor MCA Youth chief Tan Jie Sen asserted that despite the government allocating RM46 million for the repair of homes and public infrastructure damaged by the fire, residents have been left in limbo with no progress updates.
