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The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Selangor parking plan may be delayed, privatisation agreement not final
Selangor intelligent Parking (SIP) press conference with Datuk Ng Suee Lim. PC is to address the wrong facts associated with the parking issue. — CHAN TAK KONG/The Star The Selangor Intelligent Parking (SIP) agreement is not final and its Aug 1 implementation may be delayed as state authorities are still refining details, Datuk Ng Suee Lim says. "The four local councils (PBTs) involved in the first phase of the agreement have consented to it in principle, but that is subject to refinement of certain details, such as revenue sharing arrangement and contract duration," said Ng, who is state local government and tourism committee chairman. "We are currently finalising all the details. "The Selangor state executive council may request for a delay in implementation if certain parties are not agreeable to certain details," he elaborated. Ng was speaking at a press conference to address queries and concerns on the Selangor government's move to privatise parking fee collection, enforcement and management of on-street parking under the SIP initiative. "The tripartite agreement involves PBTs as the agency that sets policies, parking rates and parking areas, Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) Selangor subsidiary Rantaian Mesra Sdn Bhd as the system coordinator, and the private concession company as the operator of the on-street parking system," he explained. "The agreement will see the streamlining and centralisation of the on-street parking system into an integrated system across all PBTs in Selangor." The four PBTs involved in the first phase are: Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) and Selayang Municipal Council (MPS). Under the concession agreement, enforcement measures such as issuing compounds will come under the PBTs' purview, while the enforcement officers' salaries and emoluments will be handled by the concessionaire. "The parking fee collection will be distributed between the PBT, Rantaian Mesra and the concessionaire based on an agreed financial model," said Ng. "The PBTs will not bear any operational costs," he said. Responding to a question that the agreement had been announced by MBSJ through a social media post, Ng said his office would investigate the matter.
The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
S'gor MB says will look into outsourced parking fees for four local authorities
Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari promises to look into the issue of the state outsourcing parking fee collection for four local authorities. 'I will look into this again since the issue has been brought up,' he said during a press conference at a Selangor Platform strategic partners appreciation ceremony at the Selangor state secretariat building in Shah Alam Tuesday (July 15). He said the comments made by Selangor local government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim on the privatisation of the parking issue were accurate. It was previously reported that Ng said the state government was moving towards a Selangor Intelligent Parking (SIP) initiative to ensure that the management and maintenance of on-street parking in Selangor was modernised and equipped with Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Amirudin said the state received 26 Requests for Proposal and Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) had the interest of Selangor in mind with regard to the parking matter. 'We do not want to award it to just any party,' he said. He added that the new party would be investing between RM200mil and RM300mil to improve parking facilities, including installing of closed-circuit television cameras. Amirudin said enforcement would be conducted by the respective local authorities. 'Before this, we had private companies where some were effective in collecting parking fees while others were not,' he said, adding that MBI would monitor the new party.
The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Come clean over parking deal, S'gor govt told
PETALING JAYA: The Selangor government has been told to come clean over its controversial parking deal and furnish proof of how it will benefit the rakyat. Taman Medan assemblyman Dr Afif Bahardin is among those calling for transparency over the deal, which would see a private company take over on-street parking fee collection from four local councils starting Aug 1. 'Show us the numbers. Show us how this benefits the people and the state. I have no idea what the arrangement is. 'But come clean and explain the formula of 50%, 40%, 10% and how it benefits the public,' he said. Under the deal, 50% of parking fees will go to the company, 40% to the councils, and 10% to Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI). Some enforcement staff will be absorbed and retrained by the company. Selangor local government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim had announced the concession deal during the Selangor state assembly sitting last week. He said the state was implementing the Selangor Intelligent Parking (SIP) system to modernise on-street parking using Internet of Things (IoT) technology, allowing local councils to focus on other duties. Ng also said the selection of the company was above board, and not made via direct tender. The agreement, signed in March, involves four local councils, Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) and Shah Alam City Council (MBSA). Dr Afif questioned whether the appointment process was lawful and an improvement over previous arrangements. 'Was it done legally? Is this better than the previous concession? These are the questions the public is asking, and they have a right to know,' he said to StarMetro. Meanwhile, civil groups PJ Sejahtera and Persatuan Petaling Jaya Lestari have called for an immediate halt to the 10-year concession awarded to the company. They claim the deal lacks transparency, could divert up to RM10mil a year from local services in Petaling Jaya, and undermines council authority under the Road Transport Act 1987. The groups are demanding that the state government cancel the deal, release all procurement documents, reaffirm local council control, and hold a public inquiry. 'This isn't just about parking, it's about public accountability, local governance, and safeguarding resources meant for the people of Selanggor,' they said in a statement.
Sinar Daily
6 days ago
- Business
- Sinar Daily
PJ MP warns RM10 million revenue loss from outsourced parking, urges councillor stand
PJ MP foresees huge revenue drop for MBPJ Petaling Jaya Member of Parliament Lee Chean Chung SHAH ALAM – Petaling Jaya Member of Parliament Lee Chean Chung plans to contact all city councillors, urging them to oppose the Selangor state government's decision to outsource parking fee collection to a private concessionaire. He warned that this move could result in an annual revenue loss of up to RM10 million for the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ). Lee's concerns come in response to reports that the Selangor government has announced a new company will take over parking fee collection and enforcement for four local councils including MBPJ, Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) and Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) starting August 1. "MBPJ collected RM20 million a year. Assuming the same payment rate and a reduced commission from 90 per cent to 40 pe rcent, it will impact about RM10 million of revenue. "I will write to all city councillors and urge them to take a stand," he told Sinar Daily. The initiative, reportedly part of the Selangor Intelligent Parking (SIP) system, was confirmed by State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim at the Selangor State Assembly on July 9. Ng explained that Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) made the appointment as part of the first phase of parking system centralisation. The goal is to improve collection rates, which currently stand at only around 30 per cent from an estimated 1,000 designated bays. While the state contends the move will boost efficiency and earnings, Lee fears it will have the opposite effect for MBPJ. As of press time, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has not responded to Sinar Daily's request for comment on the matter.
The Star
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Petaling Jaya MP warns of major revenue loss if parking collection is privatised
PETALING JAYA: Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) could lose millions in revenue if parking fee collection is outsourced to a private company under the Selangor Intelligent Parking (SIP) initiative. Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung expressed serious concern today (July 10) about the recent SIP proposal, warning it could expose MBPJ to a shortfall of up to RM10mil. "The proposed system places MBPJ at risk of being unable to deliver essential services to Petaling Jaya residents — including road maintenance, street lighting, public parks upkeep, and even the maintenance of parking facilities — all of which are already under considerable strain," he stated. Lee further highlighted that the proposal infringes upon the statutory rights of local councils to manage parking under the Road Transport Act 1987. "While I acknowledge the need to improve the current parking payment compliance rate, which stands at only 30%, there are better avenues for reform. 'Local authorities retain the right to appoint their own smart system solution providers in accordance with state IT policies. 'I urge the Selangor government to review this decision to safeguard the fiscal and legal interests of the City Council and its residents. Responsible city councillors must also speak up on this matter," said Lee. Meanwhile, DAP veteran Ronnie Liu reiterated in a social media post that the right to charge parking fees is granted to the local council by the Road Transport Act 1987. 'The state has no power on this matter and should stay out of it. 'I may have to bring the matter to the right authority (including legal actions) in the interest of the residents and taxpayers,' he said. State local government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim announced yesterday (July 9) that a newly appointed concession company will take over parking fee collection and enforcement in four Selangor local councils (PBTs) from Aug 1. Speaking at the Selangor State Assembly sitting, Ng said the company was appointed by Mentri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) for the first phase. The first phase involves Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) and Selayang Municipal Council (MPS). It was reported that the move is part of the state government's efforts to boost parking revenue, which currently amounts to only about 30% collection from 1,000 designated bays.
