Pulse Of Bukit Lanjan (N.37)

Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Abdul Rahman, executive chairman of Rahim & Co, noted that the prices had fallen in a span of just a few years for high-end residences. ― Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri In KL, luxury property prices nosedive BY IDA LIM Monday February 12, 2018 06:04 PM GMT+8 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — Luxury residences in the prime property area surrounding KLCC are no longer selling at prices as high as RM2,500 per square foot, but are now being sold at prices below RM1,800, a property consultancy firm has said. Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Abdul Rahman, executive chairman of Rahim & Co, noted that the prices had fallen in a span of just a few years for high-end residences … for more, go to  http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/in-kl-luxury-property-prices-nosedive BUKIT LANJAN: Time for Malaysians to get back at property developers - force prices down! It was revealed that only 1% of property sales in 2017 went to foreigners - and this is why there is a property...

This is Zahka. He is 6-years-old. Zahka lives in the slums of Air Panas in KL, and will unlikely get a chance to go to school. Image via  sayaanakbangsamalaysia.net This is a story of a boy who lives with his mother and father in the slums of Air Panas near Setapak, KL. He goes by the name Zahka. At least that's how he spells it. The six-year-old hasn't been to school, knows only a smattering of Malay and speaks mostly Tamil with his friends and family. He won't be going to school anytime soon if things stay the same … for more, go to  http://says.com/my/news/br1mless-photo-story-of-zahka-and-his-family-shows-poverty-in-the-city BUKIT LANJAN: Consider paying workers living wage to keep them happy so that productivity and efficiency are sustained or enhanced Employers are urged to heed Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s advice to consider paying living wage. In such trying and difficult economic times worsened by inflation, employers should consider paying living wage t...

“Monster Datin” (left) gets fitting jail sentence for abusing and assaulting Indonesian maid (right) BUKIT LANJAN: High Court jails ‘Monster Datin’ eight years … but no closure to case yet The Attorney-General’s Chambers (A-G) or the prosecution has acted with urgency to quell the growing public anger after a “Datin” escaped a jail sentence for abusing and assaulting an Indonesian. The prosecution worked swiftly to appeal against the good behaviour bond imposed by the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court and the High Court today (March 29) revised the sentence to eight years’ jail for Datin Rozita Mohamad Ali. “I wish to congratulate the prosecution for giving the case urgency to reaffirm public confidence in the judicial system. The eight-year jail sentence is most appropriate to serve justice,” Gerakan Deputy Speaker Syed Abdul Razak Alsagoff said. “However, the case has not seen a closure. The Datin is appealing against the jail sentence with the Federal Court. “Until then,...

Unemployment in Malaysia [Infographic] Michelle Leo 19 Jan 2016 / Career Planning , Infographic , Jobs , Unemployment “Study hard. Get a degree. Find a good job. Live happily ever after.” Sounds familiar? Every year, over 200,000 students graduate from institutions of higher learning . Shockingly, 1 out of 4 graduates remain unemployed 6 months after graduation, with the majority being Degree holders. These graduates make up 35.3% of those who are unemployed . Here’s the hard truth — being a university graduate no longer guarantees you a job. As the number of graduates continue to climb each year, students are facing tough competition amidst a shaky economy. In this infographic, find out the truth behind why fresh graduates are unemployed in Malaysia, and learn about what you can do as a student to increase your employability! … for more, go to https://eduadvisor.my/articles/what-didnt-know-fresh-graduate-unemployment-malaysia- infographic/ BUKIT LANJAN: Graduates getting employed...

Lawyer N Surendran (in white shirt) with Roisah Abdullah (with tudung) at the press conference. Together with them are other stateless children and their families. Give top student Roisah citizenship, Anwar urges Zahid FMT Reporters | March 12, 2018 The jailed opposition leader says the home minister must resolve the case of Roisah Abdullah so that she can pursue her studies. PETALING JAYA: Jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has urged Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to help top student Roisah Abdullah obtain citizenship so that she could pursue her education. The 20-year-old top scorer’s plight was highlighted by human rights lawyer N Surendran at a press conference on stateless people today. Roisah was born at a clinic in Klang, Selangor, and was adopted. Although she is a brilliant student at SMK Sg Kapar Indah, Klang, and a top scorer in the STPM examination, Roisah is unable to further her studies as she is not considered a Malaysian citizen. The National Re...

… 14 Caravan Parks in Johor To fewer who wonder, Caravan Trip is a flexible road trip that will take you camping outdoors (Caravan Park) by self-driving a mobile home – caravan. This holiday experience is a trend in western country such as New Zealand and Australia. Hence, with the opening of the first ever Caravan Park in Johor, locals and Singaporeans need not to travel far for a caravan holiday. All these can be enjoyed in Johor! … for more, go to  http://www.sgmytaxi.com/caravan-park/ BUKIT LANJAN: Bring in the caravan-for-rent services to help boost tourism? Malaysia Inbound Tourism Association (Mita) president Uzaidi Udanis’ proposal to introduce caravans-for-hire services should be welcomed by all quarters. The introduction of caravans and parks will benefit not only foreign tourists but also locals. “Those who oppose the introduction of caravans and parks in the market have no really good reason to do so,” Gerakan Deputy Speaker Syed Abdul Razak Alsagoff sai...

The use of mobile phones while driving and riding has been  identified as the main cause of road accidents in the country. Pix by Effendy Rashid Home   News 2016 Mobile phone use main cause of road accidents By  Bernama  - June 25, 2016 @ 5:57pm BENTONG: The use of mobile phones while driving and riding has been identified as the main cause of road accidents in the country. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the ministry would ask the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) to conduct a study to show that it was a serious matter that needed to be given attention by road users. “Actually the phone has changed our lives tremendously with the creation of various applications such as WhatsApp and multimedia messages. “It has also changed the question of road safety and can become very dangerous when we use it to surf the websites, take pictures or find locaitons while driving a car or riding a motorcycle,” he told reporters after launching th...