Tiang seeks federal recognition of Gedong District Council
KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Public Health and Housing Sarawak Michael Tiang Ming Tee recently led a delegation from the ministry to pay a courtesy visit on federal Minister of Local Government Development (KPKT) Nga Kor Ming. The delegation consisted of the permanent secretary, Tribunal members and senior ministry officers. During the visit, Tiang sought updates […]
DAP’s exceptional showing proves Malay electorate has accepted party: Nga
PUTRAJAYA: DAP’s exceptional showing in the just-concluded state elections shows that the Malay electorate has accepted the party which has had to deal with negative perceptions all this while, said vice-chairman Nga Kor Ming. DAP won 46 of the 47 state seats contested in four states namely Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Selangor and Kedah. “Before this, […]
KPKT-HOUSING-IMPROVEMENTS
KPKT COMMITTED TO ENHANCING LIVEABILITY AT PPRs Low-cost high-rise housing schemes built under the People’s Housing Project, or better known as Projek Perumahan Rakyat (PPR), are saddled with problems and even labelled as “black spots” or haunts for anti-social elements. In this article, Bernama provides insights into the initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Local […]
No approval for housing plans not in compliance with disabled access amenities
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will not approve housing development plans which are not in compliance with the conditions set, including the requirement to provide amenities for people with disabilities (PwD). Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Abd Muttalib said the ministry is responsible for ensuring that developers not only […]
Prima ‘rent-to-own’ housing scheme to be launched in June
KUALA LUMPUR: The rent-to-own (RTO) housing scheme as announced under Budget 2021 involving PR1MA homes nationwide is expected to be launched this June. Housing and Local Government Minister (KPKT) Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin said the ministry is in the midst of discussions and refining on the housing scheme mechanism with banking institutions. “The RTO has yet […]
44 run-down houses to be repaired
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has identified 44 more dilapidated houses in areas of its jurisdiction to be repaired next year under the House Repair For The Poor programme. Its chairman Lo Khere Chiang in revealing this said the goal of the programme is to ensure that the houses of those who are underprivileged […]
Don’t be ashamed to apply
HOUSE REPAIR LOANS BY TANIA LAM & VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: Batu Kawa Iban Penghulu Stanley Repon has urged those in the B40 (low-income) group not to be embarrassed or ashamed to request for house repair assistance. This is because the government is ready to help those in need. He said many within the Batu […]
Council repairs 28 houses
BY TANIA LAM & VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: For this year, the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has successfully repaired 28 houses for the poor living within its area of jurisdiction under Phase 1/2020 of the House Repair for the Poor programme initiated by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government Malaysia (KPKT). Another three houses […]
