Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 2) — Help Trees Thrive In Concrete Jungles
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Mohd Zailani Jamil, President of the Malaysia Society of Arboriculture.
Fri May 17 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 1) — Trees as Assets: Valuing Our Urban Canopy
Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Koh Cha-Ly, Founder and CEO of Urbanmetry, a data company which uses proprietary algorithms to analyse big data from cities. She is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Commission for Nature Positive Cities.
Fri May 17 2024
Floods: Jalan Jerantut-Maran, Jalan Serengkam closed to all vehicles
Motorists can use Jalan Bukit Tajau-Bandar Pusat Jengka route or use the main Temerloh-Maran route as Jalan Kuantan-Maran is accessible
Mon Jan 08 2024
London's clean-air zone expansion hit by camera vandalism
Hundreds of cameras installed on London's roads to enforce clean-air zone that imposes daily charge on some motorists have been vandalised.
Fri Aug 18 2023
JPJ issues 632 notices against traffic offenders
The Selangor JPJ issued 632 notices for various traffic offences to motorists during a two-hour integrated operation at the Awan Besar toll plaza (Bukit Jalil-bound) last night.
Thu Dec 15 2022
Motorists rescued from stranded vehicles in city flash flood
Two motorists faced anxious moments when they were trapped in their vehicles during a flash flood in Jalan Chan Sow Lin.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Motorists welcome DASH, reduces travel time, but hope for reasonable toll rate
DASH connects Puncak Perdana and Shah Alam, in Selangor, to Penchala, Kuala Lumpur, and is expected to be able to reduce congestion.
Mon Oct 17 2022
Overturned lorry causes 4.2-km traffic jam on PLUS Expressway near Menora Tunnel
All lanes at the stretch were blocked and that motorists heading south were being diverted to the Kuala Kangsar exit, LLM tweeted.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Maulidur Rasul: PLUS anticipates 1.9 million vehicles per day over this long weekend
PLUS advises motorists to expect longer travelling time during the Maulidur Rasul public holiday as 1.9 million vehicles are expected to fill the highways daily from Friday till Monday.
Wed Oct 05 2022
SUKE Phase 1 opens Sept 16, toll free for a month - Fadillah
Motorists using Phase One of SUKE that opens today will enjoy toll-free access for a month, Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Aidiladha Ops: RTD issues over 2,000 summonses in three states
The RTD issued 2,079 summonses for various traffic offences to motorists in three states under the 2022 Hari Raya Aidiladha Operations.
Thu Jul 14 2022
1.9 million vehicles expected on highway daily for Aidiladha travel: Motorists advised to adhere to Plus TTA
Zakaria Ahmad said with the expected increase in the volume of vehicles, some congestion and a prolonged travel time would be expected.
Wed Jul 06 2022
Remand order against suspected drunk driver extended
The motorist suspected to be drunk crashed into a motorcycle ridden by a couple with disabilities.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Suspected drunk driver remanded four days over fatal crash
A motorist suspected to be drunk and who allegedly caused the death of a PwD couple in a crash in Jalan Serkam Pantai in Merlimau yesterday has been remanded for four days.
Tue Jun 07 2022
Bad road conditions: Jalan Gerik-Jeli under Federal govt's purview - Saarani
The Perak gov't has raised the issue of the Jalan Gerik-Jeli to the federal government following frequent complaints from motorists pertaining to its bad and unsafe conditions.
Sun May 15 2022