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...

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is providing RM150 million under Budget 2025 for the cleaning and upgrading of drains and ditches, starting today, as part of preparations for the northeast monsoon (MTL).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — A total of RM15.1 million has been allocated in Budget 2025 for the Housing and Local Government Ministry to bolster smart city development across the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The government has approved a RM1.092 billion allocation for the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) under the Fifth Rolling Plan 2025 to fund 70 projects to be carried out next year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The construction of six new Fire and Rescue Stations (BBP) is expected to reduce the national average response time (NART) locations of the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) from 84 to 78 locations.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The Urban Renewal Act (PSB) aims to ensure more structured and inclusive development, embracing the principle of ‘leave no one behind’, particularly in safeguarding the rights of affected property owners.

CYBERJAYA, Oct 10 — The Cabinet meeting on Tuesday (October 8) approved the adoption of the Data Centre Planning Guidelines (GPP) developed by the Housing and Local Government Ministry via the Town and Country Planning Department.