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Selangor's local government is developing a RM400,000 recreation park in Taman Medan, Petaling Jaya, as part of an ambitious five-park urban development plan aligned with the city's 2030 sustainability goals.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stated that federal development funds earmarked for Petaling Jaya and Subang remain accessible, though they will not flow through opposition-aligned MPs, signalling a shift in how development resources are distributed.
Petaling Jaya police have arrested three men following an incident where windows on five vehicles were deliberately damaged at a residential apartment complex two days ago.
Six men have pleaded not guilty to kidnapping a 44-year-old businessman for an RM8 million ransom in a case that has drawn significant law enforcement attention across the Klang Valley region.
Six men are scheduled for court appearance tomorrow in connection with a kidnapping case in Petaling Jaya where a victim was held for RM7 million ransom.
The federal government has earmarked RM44.5 million for 30 flood mitigation initiatives across Petaling Jaya and Damansara, with the Prime Minister's Implementation Coordination Unit overseeing delivery of the infrastructure programme.
Selangor has committed RM40.5 million to combat recurring flash floods in Petaling Jaya's most vulnerable zones, deploying 39 infrastructure projects split between rapid-deployment and long-term solutions.
Flash floods swept through Petaling Jaya on July 18 following heavy rain across the Klang Valley, leaving food court patrons and motorists stranded in waist-deep water. Emergency services responded to multiple incidents throughout the evening.
A Proton X70 driver faced charges in court following a collision on Jalan 17/21 in Petaling Jaya that claimed the life of a motorcyclist on May 5. The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the metropolitan area.
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Kuala Lumpur police have detained two men with previous criminal convictions as part of their investigation into a murder at a Petaling Jaya hotel. The pair are assisting authorities as the investigation progresses.