Nga Kor Ming says proposal to ensure cities developed in sustainable, inclusive, progressive manner

Minister says amendments to Act 118 will allow more effective enforcement action against wrongdoers

KL Declaration to be submitted as official input, highlights importance of local voices in shaping regional future

Last year saw ministry implement over 6,600 projects, this year aims for 10,000 public infrastructure projects, says Nga

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) will introduce the Public Cleansing Reform under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), marking a major shift in the national cleaning management landscape.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — A heated session unfolded in the Dewan Rakyat sitting today when Datuk Awang Hashim (PN-Pendang) accused Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming of lying about the 20 tonnes of rubbish collected after Saturday’s Turun Anwar rally.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The National Council for Local Government has decided that shopping malls must provide recycling facilities from January 1 next year, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — A total of 3,518 out of 4,054 units under the MyKiosk 2.0 initiative have been taken up as of July, representing over 86 per cent occupancy, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management (Amendment) Bill 2025, which passed in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, will empower courts to issue community service orders for littering offences in public areas.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management (Amendment) Bill 2025, passed in the Dewan Rakyat today, will empower courts to issue community service orders for littering in public areas.

SEPANG, July 17 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT), through the National Landscape Department (JLN), has allocated RM3 million for a sustainable landscape project at and around the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), in preparation for Visit Malaysia 2026.

PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) will engage with environmental non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to appoint them as strategic partners to the National Circular Economy Council for Solid Waste.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) will take firm action, including imposing penalties and terminating the services of solid waste management concessionaires that fail to fulfil their responsibilities.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Malaysia is set to host three major Asean programmes on sustainable urban development from August 10 to August 15, in conjunction with its Asean chairmanship.

PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — Residential properties sold under the Housing Development Act (HDA) will be exempted from the updated Sales and Services Tax (SST), following concerns from the construction industry over rising costs.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Malaysia has emerged as Southeast Asia’s leading destination for foreign direct investment and tourism, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

PUTRAJAYA, May 30 — Malaysia has been unanimously elected president of the third session of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Assembly for 2025-2027, and as a member of its executive board for 2027-2029.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Malaysia is making a concerted effort to carve its name in history by seeking the presidency of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) for the 2026–2029 term.

PUTRAJAYA, May 9 — The National Circular Economy Council (NCEC) meeting has approved, in principle, the proposed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Policy Framework and agreed to the mandatory implementation of eco-design.

PUTRAJAYA, May 8 — Malaysia is aiming to lead the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) assembly for the 2026-2029 term, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.