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Wong Pek Mei

Recent and archived articles by Wong Pek Mei

Preserving history one page at a time

ONE would be hard pressed to guess what goes on behind closed doors at the National Archives of Malaysia, where conservators work hard to preserve important documents that have made a mark in our country’s history.

Finding courage for the good fight

KNOWLEDGE is power. But only if you know how to use it. A fitting quote in view of how many objections have been raised in relation to various development plans in Kuala Lumpur, especially in the city centre.

DBKL shares detailed process of how streets get their names

StarMetro brings you the inside facts on the naming of roads in Kuala Lumpur. Determining factors include the area’s history and landmarks.

Tengku Permaisuri Selangor calls for more humane way to care for animals at awards

“OUR vision to achieve developed nation status will fail to materialise if no proper instruments are put in place to mitigate the predicament of stray animals,” Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin said.

Market traders want mayor to step in

THE TAMAN Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) Market Traders’ Association wants Kuala Lumpur mayor Tan Sri Mohd Amin Nordin Abd Aziz and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to intervene over the market’s parking problems.

Cancer survivor finds joy saving strays

KUALA LUMPUR: Rescuing stray cats and dogs over the last five years has made cancer survivor Chan Yoke Kin a very happy and content person.

Flats residents up in arms over poor maintenance

DIRTY water supply, non-operational lifts and leaking roofs are just the tip of the iceberg for residents staying in Rumah Pangsa Kos Rendah LC700, Pandan Perdana, Ampang.

DBKL apologises over rude guard in dress code fuss

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) issues a formal apology after a visitor complained that a rude security guard had wrongly stopped her on the grounds of dress code enforcement.

Brickfields petty traders urge DBKL to return their stalls

PETTY traders, who operated next to the Kotumalai Restaurant in Brickfields for over 30 years, are appealing to Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to allow them to continue trading there.

Bicycle lane to link up three parks

KUALA Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is planning to build a bicycle lane to link up Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, the recreation area around the Kampung Boyan flood retention pond and Taman Air Panas, Setapak.

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