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Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
PJ MP urges Selangor backbenchers to join campaign in push against parking privatisation
PETALING JAYA, July 25 — Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung today announced a campaign to gather signatures from Selangor backbenchers urging the state to postpone and review the privatisation of public car parking lots under the Selangor Smart Parking System (SIP). He also noted that only the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has submitted a formal objection to SIP, though other councils may be constrained by their appointed status. 'I've also noticed that Selangor backbench state assemblypersons have yet to make their stand known on this issue, which is puzzling,' he said in a statement here. 'Therefore, I am announcing today that I will begin engaging Selangor backbenchers to initiate a joint signature campaign, urging the state government to postpone and thoroughly, transparently, and professionally review the SIP scheme.' Lee said four MPs including himself have expressed the need to review and delay the scheme with four local authorities: MBPJ, Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), Shah Alam City Council (MBSA), and Selayang Municipal Council (MPS). These MPs also included William Leong (Selayang), Azli Yusof (Shah Alam), and Wong Chen (Subang). 'MPs derive their mandate from the people. We hold general elections every four to five years, costing hundreds of millions, precisely to ensure that public sentiment is reflected in policymaking. 'Compared to appointed officials, the views of elected representatives must not be disregarded,' Kee said. Lee compared the situation to an apparent silence from other city councils and mayors, claiming that mayors are civil servants appointed by the state government — making openly objecting understandably difficult. He also highlighted that most councillors are also appointed by the state, and their term ends later this year. 'Many are hoping for reappointment. So while some have privately expressed concern, going public with opposition may risk their positions,' he said. Earlier this week, the four MPs had urged for SIP to be delayed, and for an independent committee to review the proposal and for full disclosure of the scheme's terms and conditions, including its commercial aspects.
The Star
20-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
MBSJ celebrates top strata properties, agents
(From left) Mohd Syaiful Rizal, MBSJ councillors Thomas Low Yew Sin and Kamarul Hisham Yeop Hashim, Amirul Azizan, Mohd Zulkurnain and MBSJ Commisioner of Building director Nornizam Jusoh at the Strata Community Awards Ceremony 2024. SOME 25 strata properties, ranging from low- and medium- to high-end, were honoured by Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) at the Strata Community Awards Ceremony (Aksara) 2024. Every two years MBSJ recognises outstanding strata management communities and agents in areas under its purview. In a statement, MBSJ Corporate and Strategic Management Department said Aksara aimed at encouraging the establishment and efficient operation of joint management bodies (JMB) and management corporations (MC). 'It is also aimed at supporting the implementation of the National Community Policy towards creating a more conducive, harmonious and safe residential environment, strengthening strategic cooperation between JMBs/ MCs and MBSJ as well as providing rating and guidance to potential strata developments to make them more competitive.' A total of 252 strata developments, encompassing apartment categories, were assessed for the 2024 awards, based on their respective management and maintenance performance. Twenty-five properties received the Five-Star Rating Award; some also received special awards based on their designated categories. In addition, five management agents were recognised for their commitment to strengthening strata community management, especially in low-cost areas without a management body. The properties that were recognised with the special Best Strata Management Award were Pangsapuri Enggang MC and Pangsapuri Puchong Permata Fasa 2 MC in the low-cost category, Pangsapuri Kantan Court MC and Pangsapuri Suria Permai JMB in the medium-cost category as well as The Glades JMB and Subang Indera Condominium MC in the high-end category. The Best Management Agent Award went to MSFM and Associates, Intra Harta Consultants Sdn Bhd, Nilai Harta Consultant Sdn Bhd, TCL Management and Services and IPC Management Sdn Bhd. The 25 properties that received the Five-Star Rating Award were divided into five zones – Subang, Kinrara, Puchong, Putra Permai and Seri Kembangan. Subang Jaya mayor Datuk Amirul Azizan Abdul Rahim presented the awards to winners at a hotel in Shah Alam. Also present were deputy mayor Mohd Zulkurnain Che Ali, National Housing Department Strata Management Division director Mohd Syaiful Rizal Abu Bakar and MBSJ councillors. MBSJ added in its statement that the Aksara award ceremony was a continuation of the Star Rating Evaluation programme, which was implemented yearly through a collaboration between MBSJ's Commissioner of Buildings and the Housing and Local Government Ministry's Urban Services Division. The programme aims to assess the management and maintenance levels of strata developments in areas under MBSJ's purview.
The Star
17-07-2025
- The Star
Cops bust illegal gambling hub for migrants
SERDANG: Authorities have uncovered an illegal online gambling hub catering primarily to undocumented migrants, operating out of three units in a four-storey apartment block in Pusat Bandar Putra Permai. The centre was busted during a joint raid by the Immigration Department, Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) and the General Operations Force on Tuesday. Immigration deputy director-general (operations) Jafri Embok Taha said preliminary investigations revealed that the units were registered under the names of three local individuals. 'When officers arrived, the premises were already empty. It's believed the suspects had fled, leaving behind only a few tablets, monitors, chairs and tables. 'We've handed over the case to MBSJ for further investigation and action,' he said during a press conference after the raid. All three units were equipped with CCTV cameras to monitor external movement and catered primarily to undocumented migrants residing in the same apartment block. Jafri said 496 undocumented migrants were sent to the Semenyih Immigration Detention Centre after 741 foreigners were rounded up during the operation, which took place from 10pm to 1am. 'The suspected offences involve the Immigration Act 1959/63, Passport Act 1966, Immigration Regulations 1963 and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007,' he told Bernama. He said similar joint operations would continue and reminded the public not to employ, shelter or accommodate foreigners without valid travel documents.
The Sun
16-07-2025
- The Sun
Illegal online gambling den raided in Serdang, 496 undocumented migrants detained
SERDANG: A joint operation led by the Immigration Department, Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), and the General Operations Force uncovered an illegal online gambling den operating from three units of a four-storey apartment in Pusat Bandar Putra Permai. The raid, conducted late last night, found the premises abandoned, with only equipment such as tablets, monitors, and furniture left behind. Immigration deputy director-general of operations Jafri Embok Taha confirmed that the units were registered under local individuals based on utility bills. 'The suspects had fled before the raid. The case has been handed over to MBSJ for further action,' he said. The setup included CCTV cameras to monitor movements, targeting undocumented migrants (PATI) as customers. During the operation, 741 foreigners were inspected, with 496 detained for various immigration offences. They were taken to the Semenyih Immigration Detention Centre. 'Violations include breaches of the Immigration Act 1959/63, Passport Act 1966, and Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act 2007,' Jafri added. He also highlighted the ongoing Migrant Repatriation Programme (PRM) 2.0, allowing undocumented migrants to return home by paying RM520 (RM500 compound + RM20 special pass fee). The programme runs until April 2026, with four PRM centres in Selangor. - Bernama
Malaysiakini
16-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysiakini
Stock answers to simple questions on privatised parking
'Muzhu poosanikkaya sothula maraika mudiathu.' (You can never hide a whole pumpkin in a heap of cooked rice.) - Tamil proverb COMMENT | On June 24, a group of enforcement officers from the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) were summoned to a conference room for what they described as 'Coordination Meeting on Parking Enforcement in MBSJ area by Selmax Sdn Bhd'. A Facebook post by the MBSJ Enforcement Department read: 'The meeting was chaired by the assistant director of MBSJ's Enforcement Department and attended by representatives from concessionaire company Selmax Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of ITMAX System Berhad). 'The meeting presented the proposed parking enforcement operation to be carried out by Selmax, scheduled to begin on July 1, 2025, under the supervision of the local authority. 'It also involved coordinating ad hoc enforcement duties, including official council events, sports activities, state-level parades in Selangor, and disaster management. 'The goal is to standardise the standard operating procedures (SOPs), scope of duties, and enforcement actions related to parking, while employing monitoring systems, reporting mechanisms, and more efficient and effective enforcement strategies.'
