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TO SAY that 2021 was a year of ups and downs would be an understatement, especially for residents associations in Selangor that had high hopes that the Covid-19 pandemic would ease. ....
Shangri La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur has adjusted its offerings and prices to cater to local demand. CHINESE restaurants and hotels had been gearing up to serve dine-in meals for the lunar new year celebrations this year –- until the movement control order 2.0 was implemented. With only takeaway and delivery allowed, they had to quickly change their menus and business model barely a month before Chinese New Year. StarMetro speaks to several operators to find out how the food and beverage (F&B) businesses have adapted, including lessons learnt from last year’s MCO. From special warmer bags to instruction cards for reheating, those in the business have come up with creative ways to transfer the premium dining experience to the home environment. ....
Bayu Damansara RA’s smart farming greenhouse project incorporates aquaponics, hydroponics and fertigation methods for plants that are grown inside a greenhouse and on grow beds. DESPITE limitations caused by the movement control order last year, 19 neighbourhoods in Petaling Jaya managed to continue their community efforts. Their common efforts was geared towards successfully creating community and urban gardens as well as recycling programmes to protect the environment. For their achievements, the residents association (RA) of the respective neighbourhoods were recognised by Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) with cash prizes totalling RM189,000. The recognition was under the annual Petaling Jaya Sustainable Community Awards 2020 that was introduced in 2001. ....