AWANI Tonight: COP29: Affordable housing to feature climate-resilient designs
The Housing and Local Government Ministry plans to incorporate climate-resilient designs into future affordable housing projects to ensure the urban poor are included in Malaysia's sustainability transition, says Minister Nga Kor Ming at COP29.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Niaga Spotlight: Urban Redevelopment: Balancing Interests of Rakyat & Developers
The Urban Redevelopment Act (URA) is a proposed law that aims to revitalise cities by improving infrastructure, urban living quality, and the safety of older buildings in Malaysia.
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is working with various agencies, including the Attorney General's Chamber, to draft the URA to be tabled in Parliament by 2025.
Niaga Spotlight features Datuk Chang Kim Loong
Honorary Secretary General, National House Buyers Association (HBA) Malaysia and Saleha Yusoff
Executive Director and Regional Head of Research & Consulting, Nawawi Tie Property Consultants in a panel discussion which aims to balance Rakyat’s housing interests and home buyers rights with government and developers’ vision for sustainable urban renewal.
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is working with various agencies, including the Attorney General's Chamber, to draft the URA to be tabled in Parliament by 2025.
Niaga Spotlight features Datuk Chang Kim Loong
Honorary Secretary General, National House Buyers Association (HBA) Malaysia and Saleha Yusoff
Executive Director and Regional Head of Research & Consulting, Nawawi Tie Property Consultants in a panel discussion which aims to balance Rakyat’s housing interests and home buyers rights with government and developers’ vision for sustainable urban renewal.
Fri Nov 15 2024
![17 'sick' housing projects identified in Johor - Exco 17 'sick' housing projects identified in Johor - Exco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655784065_DatukMohdJafniMd.jpg)
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
![Malaysian households lose RM210 per month in food waste disposal costs - Reezal Merican Malaysian households lose RM210 per month in food waste disposal costs - Reezal Merican](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650900673_DatukSeriReezalMe.jpg)
Malaysian households lose RM210 per month in food waste disposal costs - Reezal Merican
Households in Malaysia on average lose RM210 per month, or RM2,600 a year, in terms of food waste disposal costs, said Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican.
Mon Apr 25 2022
![Landscape Architect Profession Bill in final phase - Reezal Merican Landscape Architect Profession Bill in final phase - Reezal Merican](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646487443_TBISMAILSABRI.jpg)
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
![Don't be too legalistic, calculating in helping people - Reezal Merican Don't be too legalistic, calculating in helping people - Reezal Merican](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51640173882_TBReezalMerican.jpg)
Don't be too legalistic, calculating in helping people - Reezal Merican
Don't be too legalistic and calculating in assisting people affected by floods, says Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican.
Wed Dec 22 2021
![Special committee to address delayed PR1MA projects - Reezal Merican Special committee to address delayed PR1MA projects - Reezal Merican](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41633615672_ReezalMericanNaina.jpg)
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 KPKT denies involvement in advertisement offering EPF loan scheme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/51584780569_KPKTMalaysia.jpg)
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 KPKT plans to implement MOVAK Outreach Programme 2.0](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625921052_ZuraidaMOVAK.jpg)
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
![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
![My support for PM 'firm and clear' - Ismail Abd Muttalib My support for PM 'firm and clear' - Ismail Abd Muttalib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71628076768_IsmailAbdMuttalib.jpg)
My support for PM 'firm and clear' - Ismail Abd Muttalib
Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Abd Muttalib today described his support for Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as 'firm and clear'.
Sat Aug 07 2021
![Local authorities have the power to close factories - Zuraida Local authorities have the power to close factories - Zuraida](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626341320_TBZURAIDAHOUSINGIN.jpg)
Local authorities have the power to close factories - Zuraida
The local authorities (PBTs) have the power to close down factories that violate the COVID-19 SOPs, said Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin.
Thu Jul 15 2021
![EMCO at Kampung Baru Pasir Putih, Tawau not extended as announced yesterday EMCO at Kampung Baru Pasir Putih, Tawau not extended as announced yesterday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61619643921_MasidiManjun.jpg)
EMCO at Kampung Baru Pasir Putih, Tawau not extended as announced yesterday
The EMCO in Kampung Baru Pasir Putih, Tawau will not be extended as announced yesterday and lifted today, said Sabah Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun.
Wed Apr 28 2021
![Act 118 to be amended to help house buyers of abandoned projects Act 118 to be amended to help house buyers of abandoned projects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61618130119_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
Act 118 to be amended to help house buyers of abandoned projects
The Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1996 (Act 118) will be amended to help house buyers of abandoned housing projects.
Sun Apr 11 2021
![ASEAN developers urged to embrace innovation, explore partnerships ASEAN developers urged to embrace innovation, explore partnerships](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71613729836_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
ASEAN developers urged to embrace innovation, explore partnerships
Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin said this would enable the region to emerge stronger, post-pandemic.
Thu Apr 01 2021
[TERKINI] Hamas tangguh pembebasan tebusan Israel yang dijadualkan pada Sabtu
Hamas berkata ia akan menangguhkan pembebasan tebusan yang dijadualkan pada hari Sabtu.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Naomi Campbell bertemu PM Thailand bincang industri fesyen
Shinawatra mengalu-alukan legenda pentas peragaan British itu ke pejabat perdana menteri di Bangkok bagi membincangkan cara membantu membangunkan industri fesyen Thailand.
Mon Feb 10 2025
China sedia jalin hubungan dengan negara kepulauan pasifik
China bersedia menjalin hubungan lebih rapat dengan negara-negara Kepulauan Pasifik termasuk Cook Island.
menurut Kementerian Luar China pada Isnin, kenyataan ini dibuat bagi meredakan kebimbangan yang semakin meningkat di New Zealand berhubung lawatan Perdana Menteri Cook Island, Mark Brown ke China minggu ini.
menurut Kementerian Luar China pada Isnin, kenyataan ini dibuat bagi meredakan kebimbangan yang semakin meningkat di New Zealand berhubung lawatan Perdana Menteri Cook Island, Mark Brown ke China minggu ini.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Pendengaran permohonan batal tahan Suk Yeol minggu depan
Sebuah mahkamah Korea Selatan akan mendengar sama ada akan membatalkan penahanan Presiden yang didakwa, Yoon Suk Yeol pada minggu depan, menurut sumber pada Isnin.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Afrika Selatan persoal keputusan Trump henti bantuan kewangan
Kementerian Luar Afrika Selatan mengecam perintah eksekutif yang ditandatangani oleh Presiden AS, Donald Trump, yang menghentikan bantuan kewangan ke negara itu.
Mereka berkata keputusan permohonan batal tidak tepat dan tidak mengiktiraf sejarah panjang kolonialisme serta apartheid di Afrika Selatan.
Mereka berkata keputusan permohonan batal tidak tepat dan tidak mengiktiraf sejarah panjang kolonialisme serta apartheid di Afrika Selatan.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Rasuah: Netanyahu sekali lagi hadir ke mahkamah
Netanyahu adalah pemimpin Israel pertama yang dihadapkan ke mahkamah sebagai defendan jenayah.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Busuk bau mayat reput, Penjara Muzenze di Congo dibersihkan
Memetik rakaman Reuters, ICRC turut dilihat melakukan proses pembersihan serta disinfeksi bagi mengelak berlakunya penularan wabak.
Mon Feb 10 2025
ASEAN punya potensi, Turkiye mahu main peranan lebih luas
Turkiye melihat faktor keaktifan ASEAN dalam geopolitik antarabangsa, selain turut mempunyai potensi pasaran lebih besar.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Hubungan erat Malaysia- Turki mampu buka peluang di peringkat global
Penasihat khas Menteri Luar Negeri (Kemanusiaan dan Pembangunan Semula), Datuk Ahmad Azam Ab Rahman berkata, ini kerana kedua-dua negara itu mempunyai lokasi strategik yang menjadi penghubung penting antara ASEAN dan Eropah.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Sultan Nazrin perkenan kurniakan Erdogan dengan anugerah tertinggi Universiti Malaya
Timbalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah pada Isnin telah berkenan mengurniakan anugerah tertinggi Universiti Malaya (UM), Ijazah Kehormat Doktor Hubungan Antarabangsa kepada Presiden Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Sultan Nazrin, yang juga Canselor UM, berkenan menganugerahkan Ijazah Kehormat itu kepada Erdogan dalam satu Istiadat Konvokesyen Khas di Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Putrajaya (PICC).
Sultan Nazrin, yang juga Canselor UM, berkenan menganugerahkan Ijazah Kehormat itu kepada Erdogan dalam satu Istiadat Konvokesyen Khas di Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Putrajaya (PICC).
Mon Feb 10 2025