Consider This: New Public Housing? (Part 2) - Proposed PRR: Assessing Merits & Challenges
The Housing and Local Government Ministry is proposing a new model of public housing, to be named Program Residensi Rakyat. Amidst promises enhancing the quality of life for its residents, questions loom large regarding the feasibility and impact of this ambitious initiative. On #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, where she focuses on Housing, Cities and Urbanisation. She’s a member of the Panel of Experts for the Ministry of Development and Local Government.
Mon Apr 01 2024
Consider This: New Public Housing? (Part 1) - Will Proposed PRR Ensure Better Liveability?
The Housing and Local Government Ministry is proposing a new model of public housing, to be named Program Residensi Rakyat. Amidst promises enhancing the quality of life for its residents, questions loom large regarding the feasibility and impact of this ambitious initiative. On #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Hamdan Abdul Majeed, Managing Director of Think City, which has been involved in dialogue, research, and initiatives aimed at creating liveable public housing in Malaysia.
Mon Apr 01 2024
17 'sick' housing projects identified in Johor - Exco
Mohd Jafni said this figure was based on the statistics released by the Housing and Local Government Ministry.
Sun Dec 04 2022
Landscape Architect Profession Bill in final phase - Reezal Merican
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) together with the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) are in the final phases of submitting the Landscape Architect Profession Bill.
Sat Mar 05 2022
Special committee to address delayed PR1MA projects - Reezal Merican
The Housing and Local Government Ministry will establish a special committee to resolve the issue of delayed housing projects, including those under the PR1MA Corporation Malaysia (PR1MA).
Thu Oct 07 2021
KPKT denies involvement in advertisement offering EPF loan scheme
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) today denied any involvement in advertisements offering Employees Provident Fund (EPF) loan schemes that have gone viral on social media and websites.
Wed Oct 06 2021
KPKT plans to implement MOVAK Outreach Programme 2.0
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) plans to implement the Community Vaccine Mobilisation (MOVAK) Outreach Programme 2.0 soon.
Sun Oct 03 2021
KPKT plans to turn Highland Towers into historical site, not memorial - Zuraida
Turning the Highland Towers into an historical site would also ensure the well-being of the residents in the area.
Sat Dec 12 2020
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
KPKT plans to build memorial at Highland Towers site - Zuraida
The memorial, in remembrance of the tragic incident which killed 48 residents on Dec 11, 1993, would be equipped with a park and track.
Fri Dec 11 2020
Dewan Rakyat approves Budget 2021 for KPKT
The Dewan Rakyat today approved the 2021 Supply Bill for the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) at the committee stage through block voting, with 106 MPs voting for and 96 against.
Wed Dec 09 2020
RM172 mln compensation paid for 17 cancelled PR1MA projects - Zuraida
The Housing and Local Government Ministry has paid compensation amounting to RM172 million for cancelled Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia (PR1MA) projects.
Mon Dec 07 2020
Clinical waste increased 20 per cent due to COVID-19 - KASA
Clinical waste increased by 20 per cent since the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, said Environment and Water (KASA) Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Govt allocates RM2.6 million for sanitation in Putrajaya
The sanitation process has to be carried out regularly at the country's administrative centre because it is frequented by the public.
Mon Oct 19 2020
RM80 million allocation for Chinese New Villages - Zuraida
The Housing and Local Government Ministry has allocated RM80 million this year for community activities as well as infrastructure development in Chinese New Villages.
Tue Sep 22 2020
Wee Kiong belum fikir bersara dari arena badminton
Walaupun bersara berada dalam 'pertimbangan', dia enggan terburu-buru meletakkan sebarang tempoh masa berhubung perkara itu.
Wed May 22 2024
HBN 2024: Polis Melaka tawar 50 peratus diskaun saman
PDRM tawar diskaun saman 50 peratus kepada pesalah trafik pada Sabtu dan Ahad ini sempena sambutan Hari Belia Negara 2024 Peringkat Kebangsaan.
Wed May 22 2024
Lindungi estet keempat, pastikan media arus perdana terus dipercayai - SJA
Katanya, pihak berkenaan juga perlu memastikan media arus perdana kekal sebagai sumber maklumat yang boleh dipercayai untuk masyarakat.
Wed May 22 2024
Kempen pemuliharaan penyu UMT dapat pengiktirafan MBOR
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu cipta sejarah apabila kempen pemuliharaan penyu yang dijalankan sekumpulan pelajarnya mendapat pengiktirafan Malaysia Book of Records.
Wed May 22 2024
Kejohanan MSSD kecoh pelajar dikatakan cuba pukul pengadil
Berdasarkan rakaman video yang tular, berlaku pergaduhan antara pemain sebelum seorang pelajar menolak pengadil secara tiba-tiba.
Wed May 22 2024
Program latihan, penglibatan pihak berkepentingan penting untuk basmi kemiskinan - Ahli akademik
Program latihan dan penglibatan pihak berkepentingan adalah perlu bagi menjayakan pelaksanaan reformasi yang berkesan untuk memerangi kemiskinan.
Wed May 22 2024
Pilihan raya Britain ditetap pada 4 Julai
Perdana Menteri United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak menetapkan 4 Julai 2024 sebagai tarikh pilihan raya negara itu.
Wed May 22 2024
Wanita maut, seorang cedera kereta bertembung lori kontena
Seorang wanita maut manakala seorang lagi cedera selepas kenderaan dinaiki terbabit kemalangan dengan sebuah lori kontena.
Wed May 22 2024
To Lam Sah kemudi kerajaan baharu Vietnam
To Lam secara rasminya mengetuai kerajaan baharu Vietnam selepas selesai mengangkat sumpah pada Rabu.
Wed May 22 2024
Regu Malaysia muncul juara tewaskan Thailand 2-0
Stadium Titiwangsa menjadi saksi gemilang pasukan Malaysia selepas menamatkan badi berdepan Thailand di kejohanan Piala Dunia ISTAF apabila menewaskan seteru utama 2-0.
Wed May 22 2024