By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, June 20 — Any development on Orang Asli land, whether for housing or commercial purposes, must be limited in ownership to the Orang Asli community. State executive councillor for human resources and poverty eradication V. Papparaidu said this is crucial to...

BANGI, June 19 — The Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) will review the salary scheme for Community Development Department (Kemas) teachers, aiming to elevate their role and better protect their welfare.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will conduct four follow-up proceedings starting tomorrow, including on the management of the Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) system project under the Works Ministry (KKR) and Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), said its chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.

PUTRAJAYA, May 8 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) to formulate a comprehensive rural youth development plan to produce a digitally literate, knowledgeable and skilled young rural generation capable of navigating the challenges of the modern world.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — Approximately 331,146 rubber smallholders registered with the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) are expected to receive the benefits of the Monsoon Season Assistance (BMT) this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The employability rate of graduates from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes has now reached an average of 94.5 per cent, highlighting the growing demand for skilled workers, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The Rural and Regional Development Ministry  (KKDW) is considering the Industrialised Building System (IBS) to build houses under the Prosperous People’s Housing Programme (PPRS), said its Deputy Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will submit a proposal to the government seeking an exemption for homestay and village stay operators from the upcoming electricity tariff hike, aiming to further boost the sector.

BANGI, Jan 23 — Malaysia is targeting to reclaim its position as the world’s leading rubber producer within the next decade, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — The Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) expects PMB Investment Bhd's funds to record a seven per cent to 15 per cent return in 2025.

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed that Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) introduce a loan for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW), Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara), Mara Corporation Sdn Bhd (Mara Corp), and Mara Inc align all investment proposals, especially high-value property acquisitions, with government policies and prioritise domestic investments.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The proposal for the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) to be placed under the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) will be presented to the Cabinet for discussion, the Dewan Rakyat sitting was told today.

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 2 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will continue proactive measures by going on the ground to directly observe the issues faced by the public, ensuring that government projects truly benefit the people, said its chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.

KOTA TINGGI, July 26 — The Rural and Regional Development Ministry has rebranded the hardcore poor housing programme (PPRT) to Program Perumahan Rakyat Sejahtera (PPRS), which is aimed at changing its community's perception and mindset.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The Auditor-General's Report (LKAN) 2/2024 has determined the management of the e-commerce entrepreneurship development programmes is well implemented, covering training and providing incentives.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The average income of rubber smallholders has increased to RM436 per month as of May, marking a 40 per cent increase after the Agrofood initiative by the Rubber Industry Smallholder Development Authority (Risda) was implemented.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — The Rural and Regional Development Ministry will implement the ‘Lampu Jalan Kampung’ solar LED street lights project this year.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Jan 24 — Grain maize cultivated by the Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPS) has received tremendous interest from small-scale farmers and industry players. Its group chief executive officer Mohamad Khairul Mohamad Razi said the extraordinary...