Tragic end: Father of Muhammad Nidza Afham comes to terms with son’s death
The body found in the river near the Sungai Klang bridge has been identified as Muhammad Nidza Afham Mokhtar.
Thu Aug 15 2024
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
Amirudin sues Sanusi, over alleged Sungai Klang project scandal
Selangor MB Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari filed the suit at the Shah Alam High Court against Kedah MB Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.
Thu Aug 31 2023
"Sue against Mohammad Sanusi to go on, its a question of credibility" - MB Selangor
Selangor MB Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said his lawyer will be sending the summons to the Pas leader tomorrow or the latest by Thursday.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Selangor govt denies approving construction of Sungai Klang expressway
The state government had probed into the video clip and found that there was no such project being approved for implementation in Selangor.
Tue Nov 09 2021
EKVE construction source of murky water in Sungai Klang
EKVE construction project has been identified as the source of murky water in Sungai Klang around the federal capital including the River of Life (ROL) project here.
Thu Feb 18 2021
Luas quick squad to monitor 24-hours to prevent pollution of raw water resources
LUAS squad will monitor 24-hours to prevent the pollution of water resources and minimise downtime risks at Water Treatment Plant.
Thu Dec 03 2020
Traders prosper with development in KL
Beginning as a tin mining site at the confluence of Sungai Klang and Sungai Gombak, Kuala Lumpur prospered into a city of 242 sq km to become the nation's top business and commercial hub today.
Sun Jan 31 2016
Body in Sungai Klang that of toddler's suspected killer - Police
Police have confirmed that the body of a man found floating in Sungai Klang is the suspected killer of Siti Soffea Emelda.
Tue Jun 03 2014
Beheaded toddler: Police take teeth, finger print samples from suspect
It was difficult to identify the suspect as his body had already decomposed when found floating in Sungai Klang.
Mon Jun 02 2014
Search for man who kills toddler continues
The search for the suspect resumed at about 10.50 am with the assistance of seven personnel from the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department and the scuba unit.
Sat May 31 2014
Beheaded toddler: Motive being investigated
Was revenge behind the killing of Siti Soffea Emelda Abdullah, the toddler who was found decapitated by the Klang River banks in KL Thursday night?
Fri May 30 2014
Newborn with cracked skull found in Klang river
It was initially thought that the unclothed baby boy was a doll as he was lying among a garbage heap.
Wed Dec 04 2013
Pump replacement to resolve flash floods in Kampung Baru
Datuk Dr James Dawos Mamit said the measure to be taken by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage is seen as the only solution as Kampung Baru is situated lower than the Sungai Klang river bank.
Tue Jul 09 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024