PUTRAJAYA, May 11 — The more than RM300 million allocated to the Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) this year for the Sentuhan Kasih Sayang programme will be distributed fairly to all states for development and upgrading of facilities for the people, said its minister Nga Kor Ming.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The government's latest move to raise the monthly household income eligibility for Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) applications is expected to benefit Malaysians fairly, especially the middle-income group (M40) in owning a house, industry players said.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) will launch the department's first ambulance helicopter service, called Emergency Medical Air Rescue Services (EMARS), tomorrow (April 15).

PUTRAJAYA, April 13 — The household income eligibility limit to apply for Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) under Syarikat Perumahan Negara Bhd (SPNB) has been raised from RM3,000 per month to RM5,000 per month.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SUBANG JAYA, April 8 — The Federal government has allocated RM5 million for 77 new villages in the state, said Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said a variety of products from the new villages can also be used as tourism products. "Therefore,...

HAINAN (China), March 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to arrive here tomorrow to attend the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023 (BFA 2023) and kickstart his four-day official visit to China.

BACHOK, March 19 — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has approved an increase in the Diving Incentive Payment (BIM) to RM200 for the Water Rescue Team (PPDA) of the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) with immediate effect, said minister Nga Kor Ming.

KOTA BHARU, March 19 — The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) will give priority to states that offer land in strategic locations for free or at a nominal premium rate to implement People's Housing Projects (PPR).

KOTA BHARU, March 19 — The Ministry of Local Government Development will spend RM50 million specifically to replace worn-out and weak lifts in People's Housing Projects (PPR) nationwide, said its minister Nga Kor Ming.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) plans to collaborate with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to form an air ambulance using Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) helicopters.

SHAH ALAM, March 13 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has been named as the country's best local authority under the Local Authority Star Rating System (SPB-PBT) 2022.

IPOH, March 12 — Beginning this year, the Local Government Development Ministry will require all its new projects to undergo a feasibility study to prevent them from turning into white elephants.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Local authorities have never allowed foreigners to apply for or own a business licence for retail shops, eateries or premises in public markets.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) through Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) aims to close down 192 more illegal landfills by the end of next month.

ALOR SETAR, March 6 — The Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) through Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) managed to establish 32 drive-thru recycling centres (DTRC) in seven states that adopted Act 672 in the first 100 days of the Unity Government.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, an agency under the Local Government Development Ministry, is all smiles after having received an allocation of RM206.64 million, a 32 per cent increase over the previous year, under the recent Budget 2023.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — National housing issues were shared with external parties only with the intention of coming up with more comprehensive and practical policies and actions for the country, said Local Government Development (KPKT) Minister Nga Kor Ming.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — The Draft Camping Site Planning Guidelines (GPP) prepared by the Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) through the Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia) is expected to be finalised at the end of April.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) is committed to strengthening town planning provisions and policies by focusing on six development criteria.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 3 — Fireworks and firecrackers will be allowed to be sold in the country subject to new guidelines that will be issued soon, said Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming.