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New Straits Times
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Ng: Selangor Intelligent Parking initiative key to state's 'smart city' ambitions
KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor Intelligent Parking (SIP) is more than just an initiative to improve parking systems under local councils; it's a key part of the state's "smart city" ambitions. Selangor Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said the "smart city" concept is the "way of the future". Ng stated that the SIP was being planned with this larger vision in mind. The system, he said, would align with the Smart Selangor initiative and serve the state's broader agenda, including establishing command centres and harnessing the power of big data. Ng also highlighted that beyond improving the parking system, improving security was a significant concern. "Previously, our parking systems did not have any integrated surveillance cameras (CCTVs) or other features," he told the New Straits Times. "Having such features means we can integrate our operations with the police. It would not be limited to just parking." "These things can be implemented together for the whole of Selangor in the future. This is for the first phase, and if it's successful, we can extend this model to all of Selangor," he added. Ng was commenting on concerns raised by several Pakatan Harapan Members of Parliament from Selangor. Earlier today, Shah Alam MP Azli Yusof, Subang MP Wong Chen, Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung, and Selayang MP William Leong held a press conference on SIP in the Dewan Rakyat. Among the issues they raised was the possibility of reduced revenues for local councils. Ng assured that the state government will ensure the implementation of the planned smart parking system results in a "win-win" situation for all parties, including local councils. He acknowledged the government was aware of the concerns some had about the SIP initiative, particularly the possible loss of revenue for local councils. "We have met councillors (from the local councils involved in SIP)," Ng said. "We take their concerns very seriously, but we still have time to look into these concerns to find a win-win solution." On the rollout, Ng said the Selangor Exco meeting today (Wed) would discuss the issues raised to ensure SIP's implementation is proper and goes smoothly. "But if more time is needed for further discussions, we will do it (postpone implementation)," he clarified. Ng also explained that the SIP for the four local councils involved – Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selayang, and Shah Alam – does not follow the traditional privatisation model. "This new model was approved by the state National Security Council. We involved Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) and state-owned subsidiary Rantaian Mesra," he said. "Through Rantaian Mesra, we also invited public and private companies to work with the local authorities on SIP." Ng expressed confidence that parking via SIP could be managed more effectively than before. Addressing questions about the RM200 million for the initial capital investment, which would be borne by the concessionaire, Ng said this figure was an estimated amount covering all four local councils over a five-year period. This would include upgrades to CCTVs and related systems. This includes the installation of about 1,800 CCTV cameras in high-traffic parking areas within the four councils. "For example, many people use false plates these days, so we must be able to detect these fake plates," he said, adding that this included cloned cars. "Otherwise, when you issue a summons and someone challenges it in court, we can lose."
Free Malaysia Today
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Free Malaysia Today
Selangor parking plan to involve local councils, state and private firms
A 10-year concession on Selangor's 'smart parking system' involving four local councils is expected to be signed on Aug 1. (File pic) PETALING JAYA : Local councils and a state-owned company, together with a private firm, are reportedly involved in a revised plan for parking fee collections in four cities in Selangor. State executive councillor Ng Suee Lim said an agreement for a 10-year concession was still being finalised and would only be signed on Aug 1. The concession for the 'smart parking system' would cover collections of parking fees and enforcement in Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam and Selayang. Ng Suee Lim. It will now involve the local councils, state-owned Rantaian Mesra Sdn Bhd and a private company. Last week, Ng was quoted by Bernama as saying that Rantaian Mesra was appointed as the concessionaire, with revenue collected to be split between the company and state government. However, he said today Rantaian Mesra was not among the 26 companies that responded to a request for proposal, The Edge reported. Ng said enforcement would still be carried out by local council officers under this plan, while Rantaian Mesra will act as a system coordinator. The private company, which has yet to be appointed, will then handle the daily parking operations of the four local councils, he added. He said Rantaian Mesra and the other company are expected to invest around RM200 million to develop the infrastructure for the smart parking system. 'The details covering technical, financial, enforcement and governance aspects among the three parties are being finalised, after which the agreement is expected to be signed on Aug 1. 'We are trying to complete the improvements before Aug 1, but if we need more time, we will ask for an extension from the state executive council,' he was quoted as saying. Ng said the aim of this initiative is to double the amount of parking fees collected, from the current 30% to at least 60%. The local councils are expected to record higher revenue without taking on higher operational costs, he said. Revenue collected would be shared between the local councils, Rantaian Mesra and the private company; however, he did not reveal a breakdown of the shared revenue. Under the previous plan, which involved only Rantaian Mesra, Ng said there would be a 50:50 share, of which 40% would go to the councils and 10% to Menteri Besar Incorporated, the investment arm of the state government. The plan was opposed by several quarters including Selayang MP William Leong, who voiced concern over enforcement powers being privatised and turned into a source of income for a private company. It later came to light that Rantaian Mesra was wholly owned by Selangor MBI after netizens checked on the company's ownership on the Companies Commission of Malaysia's database.
Malay Mail
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
RM200m smart parking plan rolls out Aug 1, outsourcing here to stay, says Selangor
SHAH ALAM, July 16 — Parking management through a concessionaire has been in use in Selangor since 1996 and as of June, five local authorities (PBTs) still outsourced parking management to concessionaires, says State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim. Ng said the implementation of concessionary parking management, which will be signed and enforced on Aug 1, will improve the existing system. 'This (privatisation) has its pros and cons, so this time the state is ensuring a win-win situation by adopting the approach of using Smart Intelligent Parking (SIP), with the Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated or Selangor MBI playing a role in parking management,' he said at his office at the Selangor State Secretariat Building (SUK) yesterday. Ng said the decision to implement the management system stemmed from the 33rd/2024 State Executive Council Meeting (MMKN) which convened on Nov 28, 2024, and was confirmed in the 34th/2024 MMKN on Dec 6, 2024. 'The Selangor government agreed in principle to implement parking management (TLK) through a collaboration between the Selangor MBI and private companies. 'Then the 12th/MMKN 2025 on April 23, 2025, confirmed by the 13th/MMKN 2025 on April 30, 2025, agreed that a wholly owned subsidiary under the MBI Group, namely Rantaian Mesra Sdn Bhd, be appointed to implement the Smart TLK management in the state of Selangor,' he said. Meanwhile, Ng said the Smart Parking model would involve a tripartite collaboration between the local authority (PBT) as the body determining policy, payment rates and parking zones, Rantaian Mesra as the system coordinator responsible for technical reporting, and the concessionaire appointed. 'This implementation will be formalised through a tripartite agreement between the specific PBT, the concessionaire and Rantaian Mesa Sdn. Bhd to define clearly each party's role, scope and responsibility that comply with the prescribed governance,' he said. Ng said the concessionaire would invest RM200 million for the Smart Parking Infrastructure, including the installation of 1,800 closed-circuit cameras in the four PBTs involved in the first phase. Meanwhile, he said enforcement remained under the jurisdiction of the PBT as provided for in the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) and the Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171). He explained that the concessionaire was only responsible for system maintenance, payment of staff salaries (emoluments) while all enforcement action, including the issuing of compound notices, would still be carried out by PBT officers. Ng said the PBTs would not bear any operating costs but were expected to receive higher collections. — Bernama Ng Suee Lim, car park, Selangor MBI, PBT, concessionaire, tripartite agreement, Rantaian Mesa Sdn. Bhd, policy, enforcement, higher collection. — Bernama
Malay Mail
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Concerns on the privatisation of public car parking in Selayang, Petaling Jaya, Subang and Shah Alam — William Leong Jee Keen
JULY 13 — The appointment of concession company Rantaian Mesra Sdn Bhd to take over parking fee collection and enforcement in four Selangor local councils from August 1, 2025 raises several issues of concern. Legality: The first concern is the legality of the scheme for a private company to manage and enforce the collection of parking fees. It raises the question whether the local council has the legal power to give away 50 per cent of the revenue to Rantaian Mesra Sdn Bhd and 10 per cent to Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI) leaving the local council with 40 per cent. It also raises the question whether this privatisation scheme was done with the agreement of the Minister of Transport and whether such privatisation of public car parks is allowed under the Road Transport Act 1987. The public car park lots are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport and the local councils are delegated the functions to manage and collect the parking fees by agreement with the Minister under section 72 of the Road Transport Act 1987. Section 72(1) states that any appropriate authority or public body may, by order publish in the Gazette, provide suitable parking places for vehicles or stands for public service vehicles or goods vehicles in accordance with the Act. The relevant principal Gazette Orders for car parks in respect of the four local councils expressly states that the Orders were made pursuant to the powers conferred under Section 72 of the Road Transport Act 1987 and the relevant local council with the concurrence of the Minister of Transport makes the order for the collection and enforcement of public car parking lots in the specified areas within the local council. There is no provision in the Gazette Orders to allow the local council to privatise the car parking management and collection of parking fees. The relevant principal Gazette Orders: 1) Road Transport (Provision of Parking Places) Petaling Jaya City Council Order 2007 and subsequent amendments; 2) Road Transport (Provision of Parking Places) Selayang Order 2007; 3) Road Transport (Provision of Parking Places) Subang Order 2007; 4) Road Transport (Provision of Parking Places) Shah Alam Order 2007; Competency and Accountability: The second concern is the principle of competency and accountability. The reason given for the privatisation is the poor collection of 30 per cent and lax enforcement resulting in double parking. One would think that the obvious solution to poor performance in collection and enforcement is to improve the competence, skills, and capabilities of the personnel involved and if necessary, to change them for more competent staff. By pursuing a privatisation scheme, the effect is to acknowledge the incompetency of the present staff as being beyond redemption but these incompetent staff are rewarded by keeping their jobs and salaries without having to do any work, while the local council loses half of its revenue. Public Interest: The third concern is the public interest and particularly the interest of the residents within the local council area. The revenue collected is meant for the well-being of the residents. It is not intended to allow private entities to make profits. Further the privatisation of enforcement powers for offences cannot be made a source of income which brings with it the dangers of abuse and corruption. It is urged that both the Minister of Transport and the Selangor State Government address these concerns. William Leong Jee Keen Member of Parliament Selayang * This is the personal opinion of the writer or publication and does not necessarily represent the views of Malay Mail.
Free Malaysia Today
10-07-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
New firm to manage parking collection in 4 S'gor local council areas
Rantaian Mesra Sdn Bhd will handle parking collection in Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam and Selayang from Aug 1. SHAH ALAM : A newly appointed concession company, Rantaian Mesra Sdn Bhd, will take over parking fee collection and enforcement in four Selangor local councils from Aug 1. Local government and tourism committee chairman Ng Suee Lim said the company was appointed by Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI Selangor) for the first phase involving the local councils in Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam and Selayang. He said this was part of the state government's efforts to boost parking revenue, which currently amounts to only about 30% collection from 1,000 designated bays. 'The concessionaire will handle both fee collection and enforcement, under close supervision from the councils and the state government. 'We target a collection rate of over 60% and hope to reduce double parking in busy areas,' he told reporters on the sidelines of the Selangor state assembly sitting here today. Ng said the revenue would be split equally, with the concessionaire receiving 50%, while the remaining 50% would go to the state, of which 40% would go to the councils and 10% to MBI Selangor. He denied claims of a closed tender process, saying 26 companies responded to a request for proposal before three were shortlisted. 'The final company was selected based on strict performance conditions. If targets are not met, the 10-year contract can be terminated any time,' he said. Ng said the new system would not lead to higher parking rates, which would remain between 40 and 60 sen per hour.
