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.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — The government does not plan to establish a new entity to regulate the rare earth element (REE) industry in the country, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar  SHAH ALAM, Dec 12 — The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) is focusing on 54 public projects, including five high-impact initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable development. Its President Ani Ahmad said the construction of a bridge and the upgrading of the...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Dec 10 — Revenue collected from the new assessment tax rates will be utilised to cover the rising costs of public facility maintenance each year, said state executive councillor for local government, tourism, and New Village development Dato’ Ng Suee Lim. The...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The government has been urged to act boldly and without fear of political threats to implement the national health insurance scheme, for the good of the people as a whole.

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.

KOTA BHARU, Dec 8 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has instructed local authorities nationwide to assist the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) in gathering data on the damage to buildings or residences and losses due to flooding.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam GOMBAK, Dec 8 — The state government has instructed Selangor’s local authorities to identify the owners of unauthorised factories who have not yet joined the legalisation programme. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said they have already provided a grace period for...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has emphasised that the local authorities have never recognised or permitted foreign nationals to operate as hawkers or small traders.

By Sofia Nasir KUALA SELANGOR, Nov 29 — The state government has identified approximately 200 acres of idle land owned by the local authorities across Selangor, to be utilised for agricultural purposes. [caption id="attachment_381618" align="alignleft" width="300"] State executive councillor...

SHAH ALAM, Nov 27 — The state government has established a special committee to coordinate and strengthen the work practices of the 12 local authorities in Selangor.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 24 — Strata communities are encouraged to utilise empty spaces by establishing community gardens to contribute to a more sustainable green ecosystem, said the state executive councillor for housing and culture Datuk Borhan Aman Shah. He said community...

By Teoh Yee Shen SHAH ALAM, Nov 7 — The Selangor government is in the final stages of reviewing new assessment rates following the completion of public objection hearings by its 12 local councils, with an announcement on revised rates expected soon from Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin...

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 27—The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has called for the prioritisation of the establishment of Integrity Units (UI) in all local authorities.

PETALING JAYA, Oct 26 — Twelve local authorities (PBTs) have had their ratings downgraded under the Local Authority Star Rating System (SPB-PBT) due to the introduction of anti-corruption elements in the system this year, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 18 — The Federal government will immediately allocate RM150 million to critical local councils and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) to address flood incidents in affected cities and towns throughout Malaysia. During the tabling of Budget...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — All 12 local councils in Selangor have made significant progress towards achieving the United Nations' Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, reflecting the state’s strong commitment to a sustainable future, said state executive councillor for...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Sept 19 — Selangor is monitoring the performance of its 12 local authorities to ensure public services align with the federal rating system introduced by the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT). “We welcome KPKT’s initiative to implement this rating system....

PAPAR, Sept 16 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) will introduce a performance-based “traffic light” grading system for the 156 local authorities in the country from next year, said its minister Nga Kor Ming.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Sept 5 — Selangor is considering emulating Johor by implementing an automatic assessment tax increase every five years, with rates based on economic factors and people’s affordability.  State executive councillor for local government Dato’ Ng Suee Lim said that while...