Category: Thumbs Up
Railings Removed
The troublesome railings at the busy pedestrian crossing in Jalan Hospital-Fair Park, whose presence was given the thumbs-down by Jerry Francis (Ipoh Echo Issue 129), were removed by MBI no sooner as the matter was highlighted. In a letter to Ipoh Echo dated October 7, the Council replied. Here is the English translation: “The Council [...]
Street Name Remains
Reader Sundralingam’s comment on Ipoh Echo’s website regarding Ipoh City Council’s propensity to change street names at the drop of a hat had elicited a response from the council. Sundralingam’s fear was the likelihood that Jalan Caldwell would undergo a name change. William John Caldwell was a tin miner and co-founder of Sengat Estate in [...]
More For Children in Playground
MBI has installed additional equipment in the children’s playground in Merdeka Garden. Previously the field was rather empty but with the new equipment in the centre, it now looks colourful and inviting. The new facilities should now bring children out from the confines of their homes, and provide an opportunity for the children and parents [...]
MBI Takes Action On Illegal Dumpsite
In response to the article, ‘New Dumpsite below Kuala Kangsar Road Flyover’ (IE 113, Feb 1-15), MBI has taken prompt action and put up a signboard “DILARANG MEMBUANG SAMPAH DENDA RM500. Dengan Perintah: Datuk Bandar Ipoh”. A gravel path has been built under the flyover and the garbage is heaped on either side of this [...]
Mini Roundabout Ease Traffic Flow in Kampong Manjoi
Motorists driving on the roads in Kampong Manjoi must be extra careful. They have to watch out for teenagers riding motor cycles without safety helmets and making abrupt turns without giving signals. The recently constructed mini roundabout at the junction of Jalan Padang, Jalan Tengku Hussin and Jalan Kledang Raya 14 has made driving safer as motorists know whose [...]
Ops Payong Set Up For Tarcisian Convent School
The police have finally set up Ops Payong (OP) for the Tarcisian Convent School. For quite some time The Residents Committee and Rukun Tetanga of Lim Garden has been requesting the police to set up OP at the school. With so many abductions and snatch thefts, the residents were worried for the safety of students. [...]
User-Friendly Pedestrian Walkways
MBI is upgrading many roads and pedestrian walkways in the city. The walkways along Jalan Dato’ Onn Jaafar in front of the Store Department Store has been upgraded. The pedestrian walkway has been built with gradient when it meets cross roads to enable people to walk comfortably. Wheelchair-bound people can also use the walkway. Railings [...]
Facelift given to Medan Kidd Bus Station
I frequently drive past Medan Kidd Bus Station but never bothered to have a second look at it. Recently I went there to meet a visitor. The Bus Station has been painted in a bright attractive yellow and looks most appealing now. The ticketing counters of the various bus companies have also been painted. The compound [...]
A View from the Window
Looking out of the window of her double-storey terrace house, Josephine Lee did not like what she saw, so, she decided that she would change the view.
Before and After – Hazardous Road Junction
Motorists getting out from Jalan Kinta into Jalan Tun Abdul Razak (Jalan Maxwell) now have a clear view
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