Local government is under State List: Penguang

KUCHING: The Sarawak government reaffirmed its stand that matters pertaining to local government are under the State List of the Federal Constitution. Local Government Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil in a statement today said, “Any federal policies relating to local government do not bind the State of Sarawak. “As for matters on housing, we […]

Shorter time frame to act on abandoned vehicles

PUTRAJAYA: Local authorities will now be able to attend to vehicles abandoned in their respective operational areas in shorter time frames, from six to twelve months previously to between two and four months currently, thanks to the passing of improved guidelines by the National Council for Local Government Friday. Announcing this in a statement after […]