Consider This: MyOBI 2024 - How State Budgets Measure Up
Are you aware of how your state's budget is being managed? As a citizen, you have the right to be informed about how your money is spent, and to demand stronger oversight by independent institutions. The Malaysian Open Budget Index, MyOBI, which is an initiative driven by the think tank IDEAS Malaysia, aims to shine a light on how transparent and accountable our state governments are with their budget processes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Alissa Rode, Senior Manager of Research at IDEAS Malaysia and lead researcher for Malaysia in the Open Budget Survey, and Michelle Ng, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya and member of the Selangor State Public Accounts Committee.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Five including two women held for housebreaking
The individuals are suspected of involvement in over 15 housebreaking cases around the Klang Valley, police said.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Greater Klang Valley should become special economic zone - Amirudin
Datuk Amirudin Shari said that the initiative, involving four cities in the state, namely Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Australian fined for urinating in public area
Chih Peter was fined for urinating in a public area, at the basement car park of a shopping mall in Subang Jaya.
Wed Nov 22 2023
Flood: More people evacuated in Perak and Selangor
In Perak, the number of victims increased to 299 people, involving 87 families.
Tue Nov 07 2023
No injuries, untoward incidents in Subang Parade mall flood - Management company
Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the basement level of the shopping centre was affected before floodwaters began receding later.
Mon Nov 06 2023
Gov't approves proposal to make Klang fourth city in Selangor - Nga
Nga Kor Ming said this would make Klang the fourth city in Selangor, after Subang Jaya, Shah Alam and Petaling Jaya.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Indian national's wife among five arrested over his murder
Police arrested five individuals including four women on suspicion of murdering an Indian national whose body was found buried on a hillside in Subang Jaya on Thursday.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Former e-hailing driver nabbed with drugs worth RM6.14 mln
Police arrested a former e-hailing driver and confiscated drugs weighing 170.58 kg worth RM6.14 million at a house in Subang Jaya on Wednesday.
Fri Dec 02 2022
Over RM390,000 worth of drugs seized, concealed in instant noodle packets
Wan Azlan said the investigation found that the syndicate had been active in drug trafficking since the beginning of last month.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Wan Azlan is new Subang Jaya district police chief
ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat has been appointed as the new Subang Jaya District police chief, replacing SAC Abd Khalid Othman who will now serve as Negeri Sembilan deputy police chief.
Mon Aug 22 2022
GE15: PKR to defend all seats won in 2018, nominate Anwar as PM candidate
Saifuddin said it was one of the decisions made by the party leadership during their recent retreat in Subang Jaya.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Serdang landslip: MBSJ installing steel piles
The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) is installing steel piles to reinforce the bank of a large drain near the location of a landslip at Jalan LP 1A/2, Serdang.
Wed Jan 26 2022
14 foreigners nabbed over prostitution in Subang Jaya
The Immigration Department arrested 14 foreigners - 13 women and a man - in raids under "Ops Gegar" at two prostitution dens around Subang Jaya, yesterday.
Wed Jan 19 2022
MAF increases manpower to assist in post-flood relief efforts
The MAF has increased its manpower with another 391 members to assist in the post-flood relief and rehabilitation work at Taman Sri Muda here and Kampung Bukit Lanchong in Subang Jaya.
Sat Dec 25 2021
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024