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The Star
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Refurbishment of damaged 185 Selangor PPR units to conclude by October
SHAH ALAM: The refurbishment of 185 damaged units at three People's Housing Projects (PPR) in Selangor is expected to be completed by the end of October this year. Selangor housing and culture committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said to date, 156 units at PPR Kampung Baru Hicom, PPR Kota Damansara and PPR Serendah have been repaired and will be rented out to eligible tenants. "We are left with only 27 units that are currently being refurbished by Perumahan dan Hartanah Selangor Sdn Bhd (PHSSB). "They are expected to be done by the end of next month," he said, adding that of the 27 units, six are at PPR Kampung Baru, seven at PPR Serendah, and 14 at PPR Kota Damansara. A total of RM7.88mil was spent on repair and maintenance works across the three PPRs from 2019 to mid-2023, he said. Borhan said this during the Selangor State Assembly sitting at Bangunan Dewan Negeri Selangor in Shah Alam when replying to Mohamed Azmin Ali (PN-Hulu Kelang), who asked about the refurbishment progress by the Selangor Housing and Property Board (LPHS) at these three PPR areas. He added that the project was stalled due to cost-saving measures through the tender process and the implementation of the movement control order during the Covid-19 pandemic. "Successful bids had offered prices lower or more competitive than the departmental estimates, while the implementation of the MCO had imposed movement restrictions for 320 days in 2021. "This meant several planned projects couldn't go ahead during the MCO period, as allocated funds were considered current year expenditure and needed to be spent within that same year. "However, by December 2023, the total amount spent had reached RM8.24mil," he said.
The Star
08-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Selangor starts fund to resolve strata title issues
Borhan (second right) joining in the community cooking session at the Komuniti Strata event at Taman Putra Perdana Food Court in Puchong. State estimates RM100mil required to settle cases over 10 years THE state government has launched the Selangor Strata Fund (DSS) initiative to solve strata title issues in phases. Six apartment buildings have been identified as pilot projects. The buildings are Flat Bunga Raya (Port Klang), Pangsapuri Seroja (Puchong), Apartment Dahlia (Rawang), Rumah Bandar Taman Saga (Ampang) and Pangsapuri Permai and Pangsapuri Seri Damai in Batu Caves. Amirudin says the state approved RM10mil for the DSS fund under this year's budget. Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the state had approved RM10mil for the fund under its budget this year. He said a total of RM100mil would be required to resolve all strata title issues in apartment schemes in Selangor over the next 10 years. 'Although this involves significant financial implications for the state, the initiative will be continued in the interest of current owners and the future generations, to enable secure inheritance of the properties. 'The strata title grant is an important document that clarifies ownership rights, facilitates the inheritance process and protects the rights of heirs. (Above and below) Visitors to the event having fun at the inflatable playground, playing carrom, and interacting with animals at the petting zoo. — Photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star 'It is important for property owners to ensure they obtain the strata titles without delay for the benefit of future generations,' he said at the Program Rewang Komuniti Strata event at Taman Putra Perdana Food Court in Puchong. Amirudin also said the DSS initiative was expected to generate returns for the state within 10 years, as residential units that have obtained strata titles would be paying parcel quit rent. Also present at the event was state housing and culture committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah. He said strata housing development in Selangor had grown rapidly in the past two decades. 'According to the Department of the Director-General of Lands and Mines, there were 898,368 strata titles registered in Selangor as of 2023. 'Across the state, 648 development schemes, involving 138,817 residential units have been unable to obtain strata titles since 2007,' he said. The programme, which attracted many residents from the surrounding area, kicked off with mass aerobic exercises, followed by activities like traditional games competition, basic health and teeth check up, and community cooking. Young children had a fun time playing at the inflatable playground and getting close to animals at the petting zoo set up just for the programme. There were also many booths set up by government agencies for the people to get to know more about the services.
The Star
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Malaysia's iconic superhero Keluang Man finally soars to the silver screen
This film tells the story of Borhan, a psychiatric patient in Kluang, who lives a double life as the mysterious vigilante Keluang Man. Photo: Keluang Man/Instagram After decades of nostalgia and years of anticipation, Keluang Man, Malaysia's original animated superhero, has finally made his live-action debut in cinemas nationwide. Released on May 29, the big-screen adaptation breathes new life into a local legend, blending action, humour and heartfelt storytelling in true Malaysian style. Directed by Anwari Ashraf, the man behind Polis Evo and Project: High Council , Keluang Man is not just another superhero flick. It's a tribute to Malaysian pop culture, a reinvention of an iconic character from the 1990s, and the start of the Astro Shaw Cinematic Universe (ASCU). This film tells the story of Borhan, played by Nas Muammar Zar, better known as Nas-T, a psychiatric patient in Kluang who lives a double life as the mysterious vigilante Keluang Man. Haunted by a voice in his head which is voiced by radio icon Halim Othman, Borhan finds himself pulled between delusions, memories and justice, especially when confronted with his estranged brother Shamsir, played by Datuk Remy Ishak. The story unfolds with a quirky cast of characters including Shweta Sekhon as Dr Malini, Borhan's psychiatrist, and Anwaar Beg Moghal as Inspector Sahab, her relentless brother who is hot on Keluang Man's trail. Datuk Rosyam Nor rounds out the cast as Ahmad, Borhan's aged but wise mentor. Speaking at the movie's gala premiere, lead actor Nas-T admitted that stepping into Borhan's complex world was both a challenge and a triumph. 'It's all thanks to director Anwari Ashraf, who wrote and directed it, and I entrusted everything to him. 'He moulded my character, and I followed his direction faithfully,' he said. In a particularly emotional twist, beloved radio host Halim returns not in body, but in voice. Lending his 1990s-era persona to a voice inside Borhan's head, Halim shared how surreal the experience was. 'Anwari told me about a superhero film with a character inspired by me, tied to the golden days of Roda Impian . 'I was touched by the director's imagination in wanting to capture Malaysia's memories from around 1998 to 2000,' Halim said. For Halim in particular, Keluang Man is considered a generational bridge that would bring people together. 'This isn't just a superhero film, it's a creative journey connecting nostalgia with a new generation,' he said. Shot in Kuala Lumpur, Kluang, Klang and Ipoh, Keluang Man took over two years to produce, with a reported budget of RM13 million. It represents the first full-fledged live-action adaptation of a local animated icon, originally created by the late Kamn Ismail. Director Anwari described the film as a love letter to fans and a vision of more local heroes to come. 'I hope audiences will embrace this film and help reignite the spirit of the superhero Keluang Man, so that his legacy can be passed down from one generation to the next,' he said. – Sinar Daily
New Straits Times
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Perfect live adaptation for Malaysia's caped crusader
MALAYSIA'S first original superhero Keluang Man may sound like he is a local version of Batman, but the only similarity they seem to have is that they are both caped crusaders. For starters, Batman became a masked vigilante by night, fighting crime in Gotham City, because criminals made him an orphan. Keluang Man, however, did not know who his parents were as he was rescued from a child-trafficking syndicate and raised by a skilled silat master named Ahmad. And while Batman's alter ego Bruce Wayne inherited his rich parents' vast fortune and used it to come up with state-of-the-art crime-fighting devices, Keluang Man's alter ego Borhan lives a miserable life in the mental hospital of his crime-infested city Tumpoi, a thinly veiled reference to Tampoi in Johor Baru. An iconic superhero created by the late Kamn Ismail in the 1990s, Keluang Man was a hugely popular animated series during that decade and also had his own comics. And it has taken Anwari, the brilliant visionary behind the 'Polis Evo' film trilogy to script and direct it for the big screen. Keluang Man's movie stays 100 per cent true to the cartoon and depicts our hero as a man full of cheeky humour. As in the cartoon, 'Keluang Man The Movie' follows Borhan (Nas Muammar Zar alias Nas-T of 'Kami The Movie', 'Air Force The Movie' and 'Tanda Putera' fame), a psychiatric patient who regularly escapes his asylum. But when his past returns to haunt him, the man with dissociative schizophrenia embarks on a vengeful path, unaware that this journey will transform him into Keluang Man. Nas, an underrated actor who has been active since the 2000s, is brilliant as Borhan/Keluang Man, for he looks like his animated character and imitates his mannerisms meticulously. Like his animated character, Nas' Borhan breaks the fourth wall, expounds his thoughts in bubbles, takes viewers into his mind and listens to strange voices in his head. Nas' knowledge of self-defence, which helped him greatly in 'Air Force' and 'Kami', also comes in handy for his Keluang Man role, as our hero is more physical than Batman, having learnt silat from Ahmad (Datuk Rosyam Nor). And as a patient, Nas infuses Borhan with an awkwardness that allows him to blend in nicely with his fellow inmates. As for Rosyam, the character of father figure Ahmad is tailor-made for him, as Ahmad is a stern yet compassionate mentor who always has Borhan's back. Datuk Remy Ishak also has his character Shamsir tailor-made for him. If Batman had The Joker as his formidable foe, Shamsir is Keluang Man's answer to the clown prince of crime, even if they do not resemble each other. Shamsir is destructive, and plants explosives all over Tumpoi, just as Jack Napier/The Joker does in Gotham City. However, Shamsir is ruggedly handsome and was once Borhan's best friend. No Keluang Man adventure is complete without Inspector Sahab Singh and his younger sister Dr Malini, and first-timers Anwaar and Shweta are perfectly cast. While Sahab is somewhat like Spider-Man's Jonah Jameson, who at first detests him, he gradually warms up to Keluang Man and begins to play the role of Commissioner Gordon. Dr Malini is the only character who cares for Borhan and always motivates him to believe that he is not crazy but unwell. As for the supporting characters, Amelia Henderson is great as Kathy, the fearless television reporter who becomes Keluang Man's ally along the lines of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' April O'Neill. The most interesting cameos are provided by Naim Daniel, a young fan who might become Borhan's sidekick Tiong Man, and Senario's Wahid Mohamad and Azlee Jaafar as two "nice" inmates. A love letter to the generation that grew up in the 1990s, 'Keluang Man' has everything for viewers. Filmed in the Klang Valley, Kinta Valley, Tanjung Malim and Kluang with superb cinematography, this movie is perfect. Fans can expect many famous cameos from Malaysian movie history plus throwback hits from the 2000s. NOW SHOWING KELUANG MAN DIRECTOR Anwari Ashraf STARRING Nas Muammar Zar, Datuk Remy Ishak, Datuk Rosyam Nor, Shweta Sekhon, Anwaar Beg Moghal, Halim Othman, Amelia Henderson, Sham Sunder, Dennis Yin, Naim Daniel, Mierul Aiman, Nadhir Nasar, Daniella Sya, Wahid Mohamad, Azlee Jaafar, Delimawati, A Galak
New Straits Times
04-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Selangor extends rental aid for Putra Heights blast victims to one year
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government has extended its rental assistance programme for victims of the gas explosion in Putra Heights to up to one year. State Housing Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said the RM2,000 monthly rental aid would be continued to ensure victims had proper shelter until their homes were fully rebuilt. "The state government had previously agreed to cover six months' rental for the victims, starting in April. "However, we have decided to extend the assistance to one year or more, especially for those whose homes were completely destroyed, as rebuilding will take more time," he said today. It was previously reported that the Selangor government had allocated RM2.73 million to provide rental support to 455 families affected by the gas pipeline explosion and fire in Putra Heights in early April. The April 1 incident left 81 houses completely destroyed with more than 40 per cent structural damage, another 81 houses partially damaged, 57 affected but not burned, while 218 homes, including those in Kampung Tengah, Puchong, were left unscathed. Borhan added that for homes which sustained partial damage, the rental assistance would continue until repairs were completed. "Some houses may take up to seven or eight months to be repaired. For homes that were only slightly damaged and have already been restored, assistance will be discontinued once the families move back in. "We will monitor each stage of the repair work to coordinate the aid effectively. In total, we estimate over RM4 million will be spent on rental subsidies for the affected victims," he said.
