BANGI, Oct 8 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has channelled RM1.21 million to local authorities (PBTs) to ensure the success of the KPKT Environmental Campaigns this year, said its minister Nga Kor Ming.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been named the 15th most influential Muslim figure in the 2025 edition of The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims by Jordan’s Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre (RISSC).

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 5 — A total of 18 out of 24 projects by Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia (PR1MA) classified as 'sick' or problematic have been resolved since the Madani government took over federal power.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has entered the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) after setting three new records during the Malaysia Clean Day 2024: Mega Cleaning event in conjunction with World Cleanup Day on Saturday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The draft bill to amend the Local Government Act 1976 will be presented to the Cabinet next year, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

PETALING JAYA, Sept 26 — Twenty hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and pharmacy, health, and beauty chains will no longer provide single-use plastic bags at their 8,000 outlets from October 1.

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.

SERDANG, Sept 12 — The government has unveiled the ‘Planning Guidelines for Plant Factories’ (GPP KiTa), designed to standardise and simplify the application and approval process for establishing plant factories nationwide.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 10 — The National Council for Local Government has agreed to implement the Urban Renewal Act, which will prioritise the rights of original owners and ensure sustainability in urban development.

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 5 — The recent sinkhole incident along Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur, is an isolated occurrence and should not suggest that the country, especially the Federal capital, is unsafe, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 5 — The Cabinet has approved the rebranding of the People's Housing Programme (PPR) to the People's Residency Programme (PRR).

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) allocates nearly RM1 billion annually for social housing initiatives, with the goal “shelter for all”.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has submitted 33 proposals worth almost RM1 billion to the Finance Ministry for the 2025 Budget Initiative, said its minister Nga Kor Ming.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 16 — The National Physical Planning Council has approved the planning guidelines for rare earth elements (REE) mining activities to ensure that such activities are conducted in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.

KAMPAR, Aug 10 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is looking into amending the Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171) to provide severe penalties for those caught littering.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 2 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has achieved 85 percent implementation of its 2024 Budget initiatives as of June 21 this year, said its minister Nga Kor Ming.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 2 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) plans to draft the Urban Renewal Bill and the Residential Tenancy Bill, and amend several laws before the 16th General Election (GE16).

PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — Malaysia will continue to support the mandate of the United Nations (UN) Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, as the country’s urbanisation rate is expected to reach 85 per cent by 2040.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Malaysia is committed to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and prioritising citizens’ well-being, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

IPOH, July 10 — The amendments to the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 to enforce stricter measures against developers involved in fraud and abandoned projects are expected to be presented in Parliament next year.