KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — The Ministry of Local Government Development has warned about the continued crackdown on commercial premises renovated into tiny rental rooms resembling ‘bird’s nests’, said its minister Nga Kor Ming.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — The Camping Site Planning Guidelines (GPP) prepared by the Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) is ready and will be distributed to local authorities nationwide soon.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) is confident the reformist approach in Budget 2024 will benefit everyone.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) has launched planning guidelines for the setting up of electric vehicle charging bays (EVCB) and the development application procedure in an effort to support the EV industry and increase investors’ confidence.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The National Smart City Council (MBPN) meeting today approved the proposed Malaysian Smart City Rating, introduced for the first time via PLANMalaysia, as part of the Malaysian Smart City Framework 2019-2025 implementation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Malaysia and Singapore are ready to strengthen their bilateral strategic cooperation, including in urban redevelopment, said Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming.

BENTONG, Sept 21 — The government aims to build 5,045 units of Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) this year, with the additional RM123 million allocation approved in August.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Malaysia’s largest renewable energy power plant at the Bukit Tagar Enviro Park (BTEP) in Hulu Selangor, Selangor with a capacity of 12 megawatts (MW) has commenced operations.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Private waste disposal site operators are encouraged to seize the opportunity to earn good returns by turning waste into renewable energy, said Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 12 — Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming, who started his working visit to China today, will visit Shanghai and later attend the China-Asean Ministerial Roundtable on Construction meeting in Nanning.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 7 — The National Circular Economy Council (NCEC) to manage solid waste has been established to accelerate the transition of solid waste management from a linear economy to a holistic circular economy.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The Local Government Development  Ministry is in the midst of preparing a new law specifically related to urban renewal, said its Minister, Nga Kor Ming.

TAMBUN, Sept 4  — A total of RM10.73 million has been allocated by the Local Government Development Ministry to implement projects to upgrade and maintain public infrastructure and replace lifts in Tambun, Ipoh, Taiping and Teluk Intan.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 23 — A total of RM10 million has been allocated for the Urban Community Economic Empowerment (PEKB) programme this year to guide those from the B40 group in urban areas to run businesses that can improve their quality of life.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — A total of 20,000 first-time house buyers, will benefit from the government guarantees of up to RM5 billion provided through the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme under Syarikat Jaminan Kredit Perumahan (SJKP).

SEPANG, July 28 — The government has approved an allocation of RM49.14 million for 113 local authorities to build and upgrade 3,173 solar-powered business kiosks, said Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming.

KLANG, July 26 — The Federal government has approved a proposal to upgrade the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) to a city council, said Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming.

PETALING JAYA, July 18 — The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) has allocated RM1.45 million to the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) via the KPKT Sentuhan Kasih programme to implement three urgent projects aimed at upgrading public amenities for the well-being of the people.

SUNGAI BULOH, July 18 — The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) has approved 56 out of 700 applications for the non-Islamic houses of worship (RIBI) financial assistance involving an allocation of RM7.45 million.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal KLANG, July 15 — The Klang Municipal Council's (MPK) process of obtaining city status is now in the final stages of review by the Local Government and Housing Ministry. Its minister Nga Kor Ming said they are conducting a study on several aspects, including the local...