KLANG, July 26 — The Federal government has approved a proposal to upgrade the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) to a city council, said Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming.
The decision, reached at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, will make Klang the fourth city in Selangor, after Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, and Petaling Jaya.
“MPK was established in 1890 and has now met all the criteria for getting city status at 133 years old. It is capable of providing excellent services and top-notch infrastructure facilities, and public utilities to brand the city based on its unique heritage and history.
“Its upgrading into the (Malaysia’s) 20th city means MPK has the financial strength and sustainability to provide efficient, quality, and international standard services to improve liveability and the people’s well-being in Klang,” he told reporters in conjunction with the ministry’s Sentuhan Kasih programme at Bangunan MPK, earlier today.
Nga said the proclamation ceremony would be decided once the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has provided royal consent.
The ministry, through Sentuhan Kasih, has approved 21 projects worth RM5 million to upgrade public facilities in the municipality. The projects will begin soon and are expected to be completed by the end of the year.
“The upgrading will involve, among others, the Port Klang Market, stalls in the Port Klang area, Jalan Goh Hock Huat or Jalan Keretapi Lama, and the pedestrian and bicycle lanes on Jambatan Kota,” he said.
Meanwhile, MPK President Noraini Roslan said the council is working on the new logo and flag for the ceremony to proclaim Klang as a city.
— Bernama
