KPKT to review SOP on waste disposal by industrial sector
Its minister Tan Sri Noh Omar said among the matters to be included in this SOP was that industrial sector must report to the Local Authorities on their waste disposal locations.
Thu Apr 13 2017
260 PPR units to be built in Kamunting - Noh
The Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry will soon build 260 units under the People's Housing Scheme (PPR), at a cost of RM41 million, in Kamunting.
Sun Apr 02 2017
Ministry not to back proposal to lower Penang house prices for foreigners
The Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry will not support a proposal by developers to lower the ceiling price of houses in Penang for foreign nationals.
Wed Mar 15 2017
Noh: RM370 million injection a boon for urban people's wellbeing
The RM370 million injection in the 2017 Budget announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on Oct 21 for the Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry will act as a catalyst fo
Sat Nov 05 2016
KPKT to clean up bauxite affected areas from tomorrow
The Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) will start cleaning up areas affected by bauxite mining in Kuantan, Pahang from tomorrow (Jan 14).
Wed Jan 13 2016
Steps taken by govt to control house prices bearing results
The steps taken by the government to control the prices of houses and curb speculation have shown positive results, Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry said.
Thu Nov 26 2015
Govt mulls Housing Bank to assist lower, middle income group
The Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry is mulling to set up a Housing Bank to provide housing loan facilities to the lower and middle income group.
Fri Sep 19 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024