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HISTORY | Kuala Lumpur's origins: DBKL should set the historical record straight

HISTORY | Kuala Lumpur's origins: DBKL should set the historical record straight

Factual accuracy is a public duty, not optional.
YOURSAY | Cool down poor urban planning before we reach boiling point

YOURSAY | Cool down poor urban planning before we reach boiling point

'Malaysians cannot afford apathy regarding senseless development.'
COMMENT | Built for slow burn: Kuala Lumpur's unbreakable heat

COMMENT | Built for slow burn: Kuala Lumpur's unbreakable heat

Non-scientific systems that keep it that way anchored in institutional weaknesses.
Immigration truck crash in KL leaves father, two daughters dead

Immigration truck crash in KL leaves father, two daughters dead

Trio killed on the spot, mother sustains serious injuries in early morning accident.
SNAPSHOT | No talks on BN-PN pact in GE16 yet: Wan Rosdy; teen girl nabbed with 6 others over robbery

SNAPSHOT | No talks on BN-PN pact in GE16 yet: Wan Rosdy; teen girl nabbed with 6 others over robbery

UPDATED 6.37PM | What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 11am, 2pm, and 6pm.
With stars aligned in Harapan's favour, Nik Nazmi cautions against delayed KL reforms

With stars aligned in Harapan's favour, Nik Nazmi cautions against delayed KL reforms

Former minister also questions if an unfavourable study on the matter was biased.
IIUM study torpedoes KL mayor polls, no appointed councillors either

IIUM study torpedoes KL mayor polls, no appointed councillors either

Cabinet to focus on strengthening DBKL's management, minister says.
51 arrested in drug and 'gay party' raids at upscale KL hotel

51 arrested in drug and 'gay party' raids at upscale KL hotel

All suspects have been remanded for between three and six days.
15kg of gold lost in RM10m daylight heist in Brickfields

15kg of gold lost in RM10m daylight heist in Brickfields

Suspects brandished pistols, assaulted a guard, and fled with 21 trays of gold.
Artist behind record-setting Pudu Prison mural dies, body unclaimed for 50 days

Artist behind record-setting Pudu Prison mural dies, body unclaimed for 50 days

Khong's body was cremated on April 10 after an NGO received permission.
'Monitoring, not extortion': Wangsa Maju resident reps deny 'protection money' claims

'Monitoring, not extortion': Wangsa Maju resident reps deny 'protection money' claims

Checking massage parlour due to public complaints, they say.
DBKL halts partial demolition of elderly couple's home until housing resolved

DBKL halts partial demolition of elderly couple's home until housing resolved

Segambut MP's office confirms with DBKL that it has been suspended.
Zamri, protest co-organiser remanded for two days, under sedition probe

Zamri, protest co-organiser remanded for two days, under sedition probe

UPDATED 3.15PM | Others who were arrested have been released on police bail.
Nga: Wait for IIUM study before deciding on KL mayoral polls

Nga: Wait for IIUM study before deciding on KL mayoral polls

We'll present it to the cabinet once ready, says minister.
Critics continue to slam Takiyuddin for questioning IIUM's credibility

Critics continue to slam Takiyuddin for questioning IIUM's credibility

Amanah MP urges PAS leader to withdraw 'unfounded' statement.
Police advise against tonight's 'illegal houses of worship' rally

Police advise against tonight's 'illegal houses of worship' rally

UPDATED 12.50PM | Fadil warns of firm action against any party that attempts to incite disorder.
List of nearly 500 gazetted green, open spaces in KL now open to public - Yeoh

List of nearly 500 gazetted green, open spaces in KL now open to public - Yeoh

This is to enhance transparency in protecting urban green spaces, she says.
Mayoral polls: Voters check candidate's ability, not skin colour - PKR MP

Mayoral polls: Voters check candidate's ability, not skin colour - PKR MP

Tan points out how London, New York people elected mayors from minority groups.
No guarantee KL mayoral election will lead to better governance: PN

No guarantee KL mayoral election will lead to better governance: PN

Opposition coalition says systemic issues remain, adding that elected mayor's powers must be defined.
COMMENT | KL is a Malay-majority city that needs elections

COMMENT | KL is a Malay-majority city that needs elections

Making the local government accountable to the populace benefits Malays too.
KL mayoral polls: PAS, Harapan leaders at odds over restoring third vote

KL mayoral polls: PAS, Harapan leaders at odds over restoring third vote

PAS warns of governance crisis; DAP, PKR welcome decentralisation of power.
NGOs plan rally against illegal houses of worship on Saturday

NGOs plan rally against illegal houses of worship on Saturday

The objective is to ensure that the law is enforced, says Zamri.
COMMENT | Mayoral election: Evidence vs sentiment

COMMENT | Mayoral election: Evidence vs sentiment

Research indicates the people strongly favour local polls, but politicians continue to reject them.
COMMENT | Call for KL committee for the disabled, elderly

COMMENT | Call for KL committee for the disabled, elderly

There should be a walkability, universal access, and connectivity committee.