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The Star
5 days ago
- General
- The Star
Ageing water pipes in four Subang Jaya neighbourhoods to be replaced
Ng (centre) looking at plans for the SS13, SS14, SS15 and SS17 pipe replacement in Subang Jaya with Balachandran on her left while Anwar Ahmadi (far left) looks on. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star AGEING water pipes in SS13, SS14, SS15 and SS17 in Subang Jaya will be replaced at a cost of RM4.8mil. Subang Jaya assemblyman Michelle Ng said Air Selangor would start upgrading asbestos cement and mild steel pipes with ductile iron type pipes by the end of this month. She said the project, involving 43,000m of pipes and costing RM47.9mil, was expected to be completed within 12 months. 'Known as Package 86 of Air Selangor's Old Pipe Replacement Programme, it is part of the plan to replace old pipes, especially those made of asbestos cement. 'Similar pipe replacement was carried out in SS12/1 and SS12/1A in 2016,' she said. Ng said the four neighbourhoods comprised about 100,000 households and some of the pipes were now about 40 years old. 'The new ductile iron-type pipes will not only be larger in diameter but will also have a longer service life of between 50 and 70 years,' she said during a press conference at SS12 Rukun Tetangga cabin in Subang Jaya. Ng said Package 86 of the pipe replacement programme would cover most of the burst pipe hotspots in the four areas, which should lead to the reduction of such incidents, including leakage and non-revenue water. She said affected households would receive a notice from Air Selangor three days before contractors carry out the works. 'For residential areas, pipe works will be restricted to office hours, while commercial areas will see works done only at night. 'For safety, parking areas will be cordoned off until works are completed,' she said. Ng said seven contractors had been appointed for the project. 'All contractors will ensure that holes which have been dug up are patched up by evening to ensure safety.' She said that while the new pipes were being installed, the old ones would continue running and there would be no interruption in water supply. 'Water disruption will only take place when supply switches over from the old pipes. 'Throughout the project, roads will be temporarily repaired. 'Once the upgrade is completed, all stretches will be resurfaced from kerb to kerb,' she assured. Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) councillor in-charge Balachandran Naicker will coordinate meetings with stakeholders. Also present was Air Selangor Petaling regional head Anwar Ahmadi Mahmud.
The Star
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Proton launches RM4.8mil Xchange Programme to replace old vehicles with new models
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd has launched the Proton Xchange Programme to encourage owners of old, unroadworthy vehicles to trade them in for a new Proton model. In a statement, the carmaker said the programme was carried out in collaboration with Car Medic Sdn Bhd, an authorised automotive treatment facility (AATF), and was open to owners of all car brands. A total of RM4.8mil has been allocated for the pilot phase, which will run until the end of December 2025. Under the initiative, Proton will offer RM2,000 in overtrade support towards the registration of a new Proton vehicle, including the Proton 7, Malaysia's best-selling electric vehicle. According to Proton, vehicles must be at least 15 years old and in a condition deemed uneconomical to repair for continued safe use in order to qualify for the incentive. Eligible vehicles include sedans, multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), vans, 4x4s, lorries, and buses that meet the stated criteria, subject to terms and conditions such as proof of ownership. Meanwhile, to qualify for the overtrade incentive, the new Proton or Proton vehicle must be registered by the end of the year. Owners are also required to submit a vehicle ownership certificate for the new vehicle, along with a JPJK1KD form confirming the old vehicle has been officially deregistered by the JPJ, and a Certificate of Destruction (COD) issued by Car Medic. Car Medic, a Department of Environment (DOE)-certified and JPJ-appointed authorised automotive treatment facility (AATF) since 2020, provides convenient e-Dereg services—either door-to-door or at its facility—as part of the programme. The company manages restriction checks, deregistration, towing, safe disposal, and the issuance of COD. The e-Dereg service enables MyKad holders in selected areas to complete JPJ deregistration digitally at their vehicle's location, while also supporting group e-Deregistration for more than five vehicles within two working days. Proton chief executive officer Dr Li Chunrong said the Proton Xchange Programme marked a significant step towards a safer and greener automotive future for Malaysia, reflecting the company's commitment to both its customers and the nation. 'We also hope that this initiative can help to incentivise the replacement of older vehicles to new cars, which are equipped with advanced safety features that can minimise safety hazards on the road.'
The Star
25-04-2025
- The Star
Six held over false claims
KUALA LUMPUR: A company director, a chief financial officer and two police officers are among six arrested over a suspected RM15mil false claims scandal involving a government service contract. The arrests, carried out by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), also led to the seizure of over RM4.8mil worth of luxury vehicles and funds. It is learnt that the false claims were linked to the procurement of a service contract to maintain the Command, Control, Communication and Computer Integration (C4i) system. Sources revealed that the Home Ministry had granted the project, which has an overall value of RM70mil, to the police. 'Initial investigations indicate that between 2022 and 2025, the suspects conspired to submit false claims worth RM15mil, despite some of the work failing to meet the contract requirements,' a source said. The suspects – five men and a woman aged between 30 and 55 – were detained in an operation codenamed Ops C4i at 8pm on Wednesday after giving statements at the MACC headquarters. Among those arrested were two police officers, believed to hold the ranks of superintendent and inspector. MACC also conducted coordinated raids across 15 locations, including the Home Ministry and several companies in Johor, Selangor, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur. The seized assets include four luxury vehicles worth RM1.3mil, cash in various denominations and nine mobile phones. Additionally, 51 bank accounts with RM3.5mil in funds – comprising 30 personal accounts and 21 accounts belonging to 10 companies – have been frozen. Confirming the arrests, MACC senior director (special operations) Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin said the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009 for false claims, and Section 4(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act. Yesterday, the suspects were brought to the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court, where magistrate Fadzlan Mohd Noor granted a seven-day remand until April 30.
