The Star Online: Metro: Central
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| Selangor folk say direct representation will protect their interests Posted: 18 Jun 2013 06:36 AM PDT THE conclusion of GE13 has once again brought the topic of representation from residents at local councils, to the fore. For years, residents have asked for the right to be made councillors due to — among others — their unhappiness with projects approved by councils. They feel left out and are often caught unawares when big projects near their homes are announced, leaving them with no room to object. However, councillor seats are often shared between political appointees and NGOs that more often than not, have partisan affiliations too. *Full story in your copy of The Star today |
| Deep concern over manhole in Taman Mutiara 2 Posted: 18 Jun 2013 06:36 AM PDT RESIDENTS want action taken immediately to repair a manhole in Jalan Mutiara 2, Taman Mutiara 2 in Rawang as sewage water has been spilling out into nearby drains for over a year. Residents had complained to the Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) and IWK but no action has been taken to-date. New Greenpark MIC chairman M.B Raja had lodged several reports with MPS on behalf of residents but said they had been ignored. Raja said IWK was represented at MPS full board meeting and even their office was in the council building. "Sewage water has been spilling out and flowing into the nearby drain for more than a year. "This water might have eventually ended up in the river and be treated for drinking consumption. "Besides this, the manhole is located in the middle of the road and it poses a hazard to motorcyclists. "This road and the surrounding area is not adequately lit at night as some streetlights are not functioning. "The manhole looks like it could be a metre-deep after I tested the depth by placing a bamboo stick into it. "It can also pose a threat to children who play at the basketball court and field nearby,'' said Raja, who lives less than 100m away from the manhole. When contacted, IWK communications senior manager Shahrul Nizam Sulaiman said the company would check on the complaint and determine if the sewage system there was under the consortium's maintenance list. |
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