NEW rubbish bins, the installation of solar-powered LED lights in common areas, and an online booking system for sports facilities are among the immediate benefits for Selayang residents, following an increase in revenue for the Selayang Municipal Council (MPS).
Selangor local government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said that MPS was expected to see an additional RM26mil in revenue due to this year's assessment tax revision.
As a result, he said MPS has outlined short, medium, and long-term plans to enhance its services.
“Other immediate efforts include better management of stray dogs.
“A total of 147 neighbourhood signages will also be replaced in phases over the next two years.
“Furthermore, 46 new business activities will be added to the list of 23 activities that can receive immediate licences.
“The installation of 50 closed-circuit television cameras will also take place at crime and illegal dumping hotspots,” he said in response to questions from Chua Wei Kiat (PH-Rawang) on MPS' plans to utilise the increased revenue, during the Selangor State Assembly sitting at Bangunan Dewan Negeri Selangor in Shah Alam.
Regarding the medium-term plan, Ng said MPS planned to upgrade all its sports facilities, with at least one being upgraded per year.
“A centralised recycling centre in Rawang Perdana is in the pipeline, with a focus on recycling organic waste from selected food premises and markets, used cooking oil, and garden waste by MPS-appointed contractors.
“Additionally, there is a proposal to instal signage with QR codes at 256 slopes to provide information on the slopes and related works,” he added.
Meanwhile, Ng said the long-term plan includes the implementation of the MPS Smart City Action Plan 2030, the upgrade of Selayang Hot Springs to promote ecotourism, and the immediate approval of selected building renovation applications.
