…But more was revealed at the full council meeting last week. Nine in 10 billboards in the city were being erected on state land – without permission. Kampung Tunku State Assemblyman and councillor Datuk Dr Wong Sai Hou was quoted as saying that the council was working with the Petaling Land Office to ensure [...]
Petaling Jaya ratepayers are unhappy with the Petaling Jaya City Council’s (MBPJ) RM245mil budget for 2008.
Residents believe the council could do a lot better, especially with such a large sum allocated towards staffing and management fees.
Many also expressed their disappointment at not being invited to the meeting that they viewed as very important.
“We [...]
…Tuesday’s front page picture of Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo presenting a broom to Hulu Selangor District Council chief Tukiman Nail.
It was about time the MB walked the talk and took to task under-performing district and local councils.
Critics say the gesture is one that is below the belt but Mohamad Khir [...]
The year began with a long struggle by Petaling Jaya residents to see the council’s accounts, following an 8 to 10% increase in their rates. They eventually succeeded, but under trying circumstances. The council also attracted criticisms for attempting to privatise the construction of billboards to a company and turning Petaling Jaya into a “Billboard [...]
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