
BMT increase shows Malaysian Family's commitment to protecting people's welfare - Mahdzir
This BMT aid is also extended to be enjoyed by FELDA settlers who cultivate rubber trees, Mahdzir said.
Mon Oct 17 2022

Over 10 pct of Orang Asli children drop out of school - Mahdzir
Mahdzir said the Orang Asli community has urged the government to look into ways to stop their children from dropping out of school.
Mon Oct 03 2022

KPLB considering writing off RM230 mln of FELCRA settlers' debts - Mahdzir
KPLB is considering disposing of the debts of 20,000 FELCRA settlers amounting to RM230 million, says its minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
Sat Oct 01 2022

Over RM1.2 bln allocated for rural roads - Mahdzir
The Rural Development Ministry (KPLB) has allocated over RM1.2 billion for the Rural Road Programme (JALB) nationwide in efforts to provide a better rural-to-urban road network system.
Sat Sep 24 2022

KPLB to submit recommendations to PM on increasing rubber smallholders' income
KPLB will submit to Prime Minister Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob two recommendations to help increase the income of smallholders under RISDA.
Sun Sep 11 2022

KPLB extends DesaMall@KPLB to help rural entrepreneurs
KPLB today signed an extension of the MoU with Elokal Sdn Bhd to continue with the DesaMall@KPLB programme that seeks to grow rural entrepreneurs' businesses.
Sat Sep 03 2022

Village heads must be creative, dynamic in managing - KPLB
KPLB wants more village leaders to be creative, innovative, dynamic and charismatic in managing their respective villages, said minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
Fri Aug 19 2022

Prosperous Village Aspiration: KPLB committed to village and rural development sustainability
The sustainability of villages and rural communities will continue to be strengthened through the implementation of the Prosperous Village Aspiration programme.
Tue Jul 26 2022

KPLB to draw up new guidelines for PPRT, Dewan Rakyat told
The Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) will draw up new guidelines to ensure that the Hardcore Poor Housing Projects (PPRT) can be carried out this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Mon Jul 25 2022

KPLB to build new houses for 17 families affected by Baling floods
The Rural Development Ministry (KPLB) will build new houses for 17 families who lost their homes in the floods and water surge phenomenon in Kupang on July 4.
Thu Jul 14 2022

KPLB protects assets abroad to avoid becoming target of claims by heirs of Sulu sultanate - Mahdzir
KPLB will protect its assets abroad to ensure they do not become the target of claims by outsiders claiming to be heirs of the Sulu sultanate.
Thu Jul 14 2022

KPLB allocates RM19 mln to implement Prospek this year - Mahdzir
KPLB has allocated RM19 million to implement the Village Economy Development Integrated Project (Prospek) this year, said its Minister, Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
Thu Jul 14 2022

Baling floods: KPLB to immediately build temporary bridge in Kg Iboi
KPLB will immediately build a temporary bridge after the existing Lata Celak bridge in Kampung Iboi collapsed when floods hit the Baling district yesterday evening.
Tue Jul 05 2022

KPLB awaiting MOF's approval to increase allowance of Kemas kindergarten assistants
The Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) is waiting for the approval of the Finance Ministry (MOF) to increase the allowance of Community Development Department (Kemas) kindergarten assistants.
Sun Jun 26 2022

Rural Ministry's TVET initiative provides youth with higher education opportunities
The TVET initiative under the Rural Development Ministry (KPLB) provides opportunities for trainees who lack academic qualifications to further their studies.
Sat Jun 25 2022

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025