11,397 public toilets have been upgraded within two years - Nga
KPKT is also working on upgrading 16 BMW public toilets to smart toilets, known as BMW-i toilets.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Malaysia achieves 89 per cent progress in affordable housing target
Nga Kor Ming says the ministry is confident of achieving the 500,000-unit target set under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Dr Zaliha to discuss local council elections proposal with KPKT
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territory) Dr Zaliha Mustafa will discuss the proposal for holding local council elections with the Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT).
Tue Dec 19 2023
Malaysia to launch blueprint for solid waste, towards circular economy
Nga Kor Ming said KPKT is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Proposal to use special guarantee fund for sick projects to be submitted to MOF
The fund is proposed to be used for affordable housing projects under RM300,000 and for projects with at least 80% progress status.
Tue Oct 24 2023
Budget 2024: KPKT committed to implement people-centric programmes
Nga Kor Ming said the initiatives proposed are guaranteed to immediately benefit the target groups and ready to be implemented in 2024.
Thu Aug 17 2023
KPKT approves RM7.45 mln for non-Islamic houses of worship aid
Minister Nga Kor Ming said the allocation was part of the RM50 mln aid provided by the Unity Govt to RIBI organisations across the country.
Tue Jul 18 2023
Utility problems among factors for delay, abandoned private housing projects
Utility problem, apart from financial problems facing developers, has been identified as one of the factors for abandoned private housing projects
Tue May 09 2023
Sick, abandoned housing projects indirectly affecting 125,000 people - Deputy Minister
Akmal Nasrullah said KPKT has been working hard to help resolve the problems buyers and housing developers are facing.
Tue Mar 21 2023
National Housing Policy will be reviewed - KPKT
The existing National Housing Policy will be reviewed based on the MADANI framework to align with the vision to create a prosperous nation and balance for all Malaysians.
Mon Jan 23 2023
KPKT to implement seven immediate actions within 100 days - Nga
KPKT will implement seven immediate actions within 100 days for the benefit of the people, its minister Nga Kor Ming said.
Fri Jan 13 2023
KPKT determined to demolish, clean up 100 illegal dumps nationwide
KPKT is determined to demolish and clean up at least 100 illegal dumping grounds nationwide in the first 100 days in office of the Unity Government.
Fri Jan 13 2023
KPKT sets up taskforce to solve 381 "sick" housing projects - Nga
KPKT is setting up a task force to find solutions to 381 private housing projects that are categorised as 'sick' to protect the rights and interests of home buyers.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Sotong ride: KPKT urges stern action be taken against fun fair operator
Stern action should be taken against the organisers of the funfair at Eco Grandeur Puncak Alam for operating without a licence which resulted in injuries to three visitors last Monday.
Wed Dec 14 2022
Multi-storey car park, public market among long-term development plans for Ipoh - Nga
A multi-storey car park and a public market are among the long-term development projects planned by KPKT to improve infrastructure around Ipoh.
Sun Dec 11 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024