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 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
KPLB to carry out SKoD programme in 182 constituencies
The Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) is to implement the Sahabat Komuniti Desa (SKoD) programme in 182 parliamentary constituencies in rural areas starting this year.
Sun Apr 24 2022
Rural areas targeted to become economic growth centres by 2030
The Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) envisions that rural areas can function as centres of sustainable economic growth by 2030.
Thu Mar 03 2022
KPLB receives over 2,000 applications for house repair, construction of new homes
The Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) has received a total of 2,044 applications, as of Jan 9, for house repairs and construction of new homes in flood-affected rural areas in eight states.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Efforts to eradicate underage marriage to be discussed in parliament today
The house will also continue with the debate session on the Supply Bill 2022 at the Committee level for the Ministry of Rural Development.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Budget 2022: Bigger allocation for infrastructure development of rural areas in Sabah, Sarawak
Among the biggest allocation for the Ministry of Rural Development under Budget 2022 is for the infrastructure development of rural areas in Sabah and Sarawak.
Fri Oct 29 2021
38 rural water supply projects being implemented in Sarawak - Mahdzir Khalid
The Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) is implementing 38 Rural Water Supply Projects (BALB) in Sarawak with RM1.7 billion allocated.
Fri Oct 22 2021
KPLB agencies allocate RM231 mln to assist affected groups during MCO
A total of RM231 million has been allocated by all agencies under the Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) to assist affected groups during the Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.0.
Mon Jun 21 2021
KPLB allocates over RM7 mln to five agencies to help those impacted by COVID-19
The Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) has allocated RM7.59 million to five agencies under it for the benefit of 3,526 entrepreneurs, tenants and borrowers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Jun 04 2021
RISDA, FELCRA to pay out RM189.08 mln dividend
The Ministry of Rural Development has agreed to coordinate the distribution of dividends of RM189.08 million through the RISDA and FELCRA Bhd.
Tue Apr 27 2021
10 villages targeted for Desa Lestari programme this year
The Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) is targeting 10 new villages for its Desa Lestari (sustainable village) programme this year, involving an allocation of RM10 million.
Sun Sep 06 2020
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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