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The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Fahmi pushes for Kampung Kerinchi residents' priority in housing ownership
KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called for priority housing ownership for original Kampung Kerinchi residents in projects like Residensi Wilayah and Residensi MADANI. Fahmi, who is also Lembah Pantai MP, suggested allocating 50 to 60 per cent of homes to second and third-generation residents displaced by rising costs. 'Many children from this area, including Persatuan Waris Kerinchi members, now live elsewhere, and this policy aims to bring them back,' he said after launching the Kampung Kerinchi landmark near KL Gateway Mall. The initiative is part of broader efforts to preserve the area's historical identity amid rapid urbanisation. Fahmi noted the landmark unveiling continues work started during his first term as MP. 'We plan another landmark at the village's second entrance and are discussing with DBKL to officially gazette Kampung Kerinchi,' he added. He urged collaboration between local firms like Touch 'n Go Digital and the community to create training and job opportunities for residents. Fahmi clarified that nearby developments like Bangsar South and Pantai Hillpark remain within Kampung Kerinchi's boundaries, ensuring locals benefit economically. Persatuan Waris Kerinchi chairman Baharuddin Hasan, 74, welcomed the landmark as a long-awaited tribute to the area's heritage. 'We want a symbol that reflects Kampung Kerinchi's identity, tracing back to Sultan Abdul Samad's era in the 1850s,' said Baharuddin, a fourth-generation resident. He emphasised the need to safeguard the village's history amid ongoing urban expansion. - Bernama
Straits Times
09-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Tourists visiting Malaysia can now sign up for Touch 'n Go eWallet to make QR payments
Tourists visiting Malaysia can now sign up for Touch 'n Go eWallet to make QR payments PETALING JAYA - Foreign tourists visiting Malaysia from Asean countries can now register for the Touch 'n Go eWallet to enable cashless payments via QR code at supported merchants nationwide. This includes Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Touch 'n Go Digital says the move is especially beneficial for local businesses, such as hawkers, which typically do not accept card payments. Visitors to Malaysia registered with the Touch 'n Go eWallet app will be able to top up their balance using credit or debit cards issued by banks in their home country. They are also not required to use a Malaysian phone number for registration, as verification codes will be sent via WhatsApp. The ewallet operator further says that this would be expanded to other non-Asean markets soon, including China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and more. For more information on the registration process, those planning a visit to Malaysia can visit the Touch 'n Go eWallet website. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
