Consider This: River of Life Project (Part 2) - Afloat in Troubled Waters?
Launched with the vision of transforming the polluted rivers of Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang into a vibrant city waterfront, KL’s River of Life project was hailed as a beacon of urban renewal. However, according to the latest Auditor-General’s Report, the River of Life project is neither likely to meet its deadline to be completed this year, nor has it met any of its objectives—despite close to RM4 billion already spent on the project. On this episode of episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ch'ng Gaik Bee @ Dalilah Bee Abdullah, Former Director of DBKL’s Building Control Department.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Consider This: River of Life Project (Part 1) - Afloat in Troubled Waters?
Launched with the vision of transforming the polluted rivers of Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang into a vibrant city waterfront, KL’s River of Life project was hailed as a beacon of urban renewal. However, according to the latest Auditor-General’s Report, the River of Life project is neither likely to meet its deadline to be completed this year, nor has it met any of its objectives—despite close to RM4 billion already spent on the project. On this episode of episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin, founder & first President of The Malaysian Urban Design Association PEREKABANDAR, which is a registered NGO championing good urban design practices, with aspirations to reclaim the character of Malaysian cities.
Wed Jul 17 2024
MOH investigating deadly Gombak food poisoning cases
According to police, the food in both cases was identified as fried been hoon and eggs.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Teen boy, toddler allegedly die after eating food from school
Police said the boy and the toddler was alleged to have died of food poisoning after eating food from a religious school in Gombak.
Tue Jun 11 2024
PH-BN considering filing petitions over four seats - Amirudin
PH and BN coalition is considering to file petitions to invalidate the results of several state seats won by PN.
Sun Aug 13 2023
PM, PH-BN leaders join in Gombak Unity Procession
Anwar, who is also PH chairman, arrived at 8.50am and was seen walking together with the three candidates in the procession.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Elderly woman arrested over acid splashing in apartment lift
The senior citizen is suspected of being involved in splashing acid on a married couple as they entered a lift in Gombak.
Mon Jul 10 2023
Female police officer seen hurling insults in viral videos suspended, says home minister
According to Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, the JIPS has opened six disciplinary investigation papers against her.
Thu Jun 22 2023
Malaysia MADANI open house tour starting April 29 - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said the highlight of the open house festivities will be held Taman Sri Gombak in Batu Caves on May 14, from 8 pm till 11 pm.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Man missing, feared drowned in Sungai Pisang, Gombak
A man was feared drowned while his friend was found stranded on the other side of the river at Batu 12, Sungai Pisang in Gombak yesterday.
Mon Feb 13 2023
Two siblings killed in house fire in Gombak
The siblings were believed to have been trapped during the incident based on the condition of the body.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Azmin Ali loses Gombak seat to former mentee
Mohamed Azmin failed to defend the Gombak parliamentary seat he had held since 2004, when he lost to his protege Amirudin Shari.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Azmin defeated in Gombak, Tuan Ibrahim, Bung Moktar win
Mohamed Azmin failed to defend the Gombak parliamentary seat in the GE15 after losing to Amirudin Shari.
Sat Nov 19 2022
GE15 in Gombak: Megat Zulkarnain, Amirudin pledge to enhance education system
Two of the five candidates contesting the Gombak seat have pledged to prioritise the efforts to enhance the education system.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Sungai Buloh, Gombak, Arau among GE15 hot seats
Sungai Buloh, Gombak and Arau are considered to be among the hot seats that will draw the attention of the public and observers in GE15.
Sat Nov 05 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024