Set up task force with health office to address dengue fears
The Petaling Jaya mayor wants a task force involving the district health office to be created in tackling the rising number of dengue cases in the city.

Mohamad Zahri Samingon said the total number of cases (until April 20) rose by 15% with 123 recorded cases, bringing the cumulative number to 2,734 so far, this year.

“If the methods used by the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) are failing to reduce the number of dengue cases, then we need a new plan,” he said at the swearing in of four councillors at the April full board meeting.

All four PKR councillors will serve for the 2024-2025 term.

While Rozazitah Ahmad, 60, who held the position in the last term was retained, the other three are fresh faces namely Muhammad Nabil Halimi, 28, Christopher Ong Kean Li, 31, and 40-year-old Farhan Shah Ridzuan.

They complete the line-up of 24 members tasked with overseeing the development and governance of the city.

“Reflecting on the time when I was elected mayor, all of us are here to uphold His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor’s decree to go down on the ground and engage with our respective communities and people,” said Mohamad Zahri.

He also spoke about MBPJ’s integrity and said the city council would not hesitate to report companies trying to manipulate the tender process.

“I want to stress on integrity and remind companies wishing to enter tenders and quotations to MBPJ to submit correct documents and comply with all set procedures.”

Mohamad Zahri said he would not hesitate to go after MBPJ workers who were accepting bribes.

“I have asked all heads of departments to inform their staff that if they have taken bribes, to stop immediately.

“I will not hesitate to start the investigation process even if I have to go to the ground to get to the source myself.”
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The Petaling Jaya mayor wants a task force involving the district health office to be created in tackling the rising number of dengue cases in the city.