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
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024