KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh), in collaboration with the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), launched a free training programme for ‘Red Heroes' (retired and retiring firefighters) today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The Urban Renewal Act (PSB) will not marginalise, threaten, or deprive certain groups based on race or income, especially the B40 group, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The Madani government's goal of building 500,000 units of affordable homes under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) is almost achieved with 93.9 per cent or 466,421 units either completed, under construction, or in the process of obtaining planning approval as of December 1 last year.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 12 — Hari Cuci Malaysia or Malaysia Cleanup Day, will be held nationwide on the last Saturday of September every year, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 6 — The Cabinet has given in-principle approval for Selangor and Penang to adopt the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) making them the latest states to implement the law.

IPOH, Jan 31 — Malaysia’s real estate transactions value hit RM217.46 billion in 2024, far exceeding the initial target of RM100 billion set at the beginning of the year, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

IPOH, Dec 27 — Approximately 6,611 projects involving local governments with a combined allocation of RM993.73 million were completed across the country this year, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

TAIPING, Dec 10 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is targeting a RM40 billion contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) from the landscape industry by 2035 through the National Landscape Policy (DLN) 2.0 launched today.

TAIPING, Dec 8 — The local authorities must expedite the gazetting of open spaces in their respective areas to prevent misuse by any parties, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 — The government has repaired and built 34,470 housing units over the past two years, with an allocation of RM1.02 billion, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 4 — The Malaysia Urban Observatory (MUO) Analytics Centre, a data-driven platform aimed at advancing evidence-based urban planning through big data and analytics, was officially launched today to enhance urban development practices.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT), via URBANICE Malaysia, aims to create 50 more community spaces in the People's Housing Programme (PPR) next year.

IPOH, Dec 1 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has allocated RM1.92 billion to construct 23,000 Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) units via Syarikat Perumahan Negara Bhd (SPNB) by 2025, under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP).

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — The Cabinet meeting today approved the Housing and Local Government Ministry’s (KPKT) proposal to introduce community service penalties for littering offences through amendments to existing laws.

KOTA BHARU, Nov 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to unveil an affordable housing project next month, backed by an RM13 billion investment, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — As of September 30, 89 per cent of the targeted affordable homes, or 443,259 units, have been completed, are currently under construction or are in the planning stages nationwide.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 6 — Malaysia is committed to advancing the green economy, developing new energy sources, driving industrial upgrades, promoting a circular economy and simultaneously developing people-centric housing programmes to lead the country toward sustainable development.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 30 — The government has agreed to enhance the People’s Housing Programme (PPR) with the implementation of the People's Residency Programme (PRR) to provide more conducive affordable housing for the people, says Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Minister Nga Kor Ming.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 29 — The National Circular Economy Council (NCEC) has agreed to expand the use of slag, a by-product from the smelting and refining of ore, as a material composition in high-impact sectors like road construction, brick manufacturing, and the production of artificial coral reefs.

By Sheeda Fathil  SHAH ALAM, Oct 29 — The state government has vowed to ensure that all 12 of its local councils achieve a five-star rating under the Local Authority Star Rating System (SPB-PBT) implemented by the Housing and Local Government Ministry.  State executive councillor for local...