![Residence at minimum rent for groups affected by COVID-19 pandemic - KPKT Residence at minimum rent for groups affected by COVID-19 pandemic - KPKT](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61630570281_TBREEZALMERICANjpg.jpg)
Residence at minimum rent for groups affected by COVID-19 pandemic - KPKT
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government will be providing residence at minimum rent for at least two years, Reezal said.
Thu Sep 02 2021
![KPKT to introduce public housing redevelopment policy KPKT to introduce public housing redevelopment policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607614821_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
KPKT to introduce public housing redevelopment policy
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government will introduce the Public Housing Redevelopment Policy to build more comfortable houses to replace the ones that are too old.
Sun Dec 27 2020
![The Highland Towers tragedy, 27 years on. Here's what you need to know The Highland Towers tragedy, 27 years on. Here's what you need to know](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-10/81540201039_TBHIGLANDTOWER.jpg)
The Highland Towers tragedy, 27 years on. Here's what you need to know
The Highland Towers tragedy that happened 27 years ago is the worst high-rise building collapse in the nations history.
Fri Dec 11 2020
![Housing and local govt ministry to omit paper submission requirements Housing and local govt ministry to omit paper submission requirements](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-01/51515635986_TechGeneric.jpg)
Housing and local govt ministry to omit paper submission requirements
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government is in the midst of omitting regulations related to the hard copy submission requirements for development control.
Tue Sep 29 2020
![707 fire hydrants installed in 29 Sarawak longhouses 707 fire hydrants installed in 29 Sarawak longhouses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81597646564_DatukIsmail.jpg)
707 fire hydrants installed in 29 Sarawak longhouses
A total of 707 fire hydrants have been installed in longhouses in 29 locations out of a total of 34,838 fire hydrants in Sarawak.
Mon Aug 17 2020
![KPKT will accept PN government's decision on local council elections KPKT will accept PN government's decision on local council elections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41595686928_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
KPKT will accept PN government's decision on local council elections
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) will abide by the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government's decision if it chooses not to revive local council elections.
Sat Jul 25 2020
![Govt to consider suggestions to review law on alcohol sale Govt to consider suggestions to review law on alcohol sale](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41591082258_alcoholarakwine.jpg)
Govt to consider suggestions to review law on alcohol sale
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government is prepared to consider suggestions to review laws on the sale of alcoholic.
Tue Jun 02 2020
![Lodge report with KPKT if pawnshops charge more than 2 per cent interest Lodge report with KPKT if pawnshops charge more than 2 per cent interest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41588682026_PAJAKGADAI.jpg)
Lodge report with KPKT if pawnshops charge more than 2 per cent interest
The public is reminded to lodge a report with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) if pawnshops are charging them more than two percent interest.
Wed May 06 2020
![MCO: 1,527 sanitation operations conducted since March 30 MCO: 1,527 sanitation operations conducted since March 30](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41586594307_KPKT.jpg)
MCO: 1,527 sanitation operations conducted since March 30
A total of 1,527 sanitation operations have been carried out by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) in 89 zones including 26 red zones since March 30.
Mon Apr 13 2020
![COVID-19: KPKT extends public sanitation operations to low and medium-low strata schemes COVID-19: KPKT extends public sanitation operations to low and medium-low strata schemes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41586594307_KPKT.jpg)
COVID-19: KPKT extends public sanitation operations to low and medium-low strata schemes
KPKT has extended public sanitation operations to low and medium low cost strata areas involving six local authorities in Selangor to curb the COVID-19 outbreak.
Sat Apr 11 2020
![954 sanitation operations conducted in 81 zones since March 30 954 sanitation operations conducted in 81 zones since March 30](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81585637862_prosespenyahkuman.jpg)
954 sanitation operations conducted in 81 zones since March 30
Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the public sanitation operations involved 23 Red Zones and 16 Orange Zones.
Thu Apr 09 2020
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Nationwide disinfection process to begin this Monday - Ismail Sabri
The process would focus on high risk areas of the infection.
Sat Mar 28 2020
![COVID-19: PPR, PA tenants need not pay rent for six months COVID-19: PPR, PA tenants need not pay rent for six months](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/51585301613_RumahPPR.jpg)
COVID-19: PPR, PA tenants need not pay rent for six months
For rent-to-own units, a six-month deferment is provided for financing repayments from April to September 2020.
Fri Mar 27 2020
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
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
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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 Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
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 Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
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 Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
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 UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
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 Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
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 More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
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 Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
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
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025