KPKT allocates RM8.9 mln to upgrade three tourism locations
PORT DICKSON, Jan 8 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is allocating RM8.9 million for the maintenance and upgrading of tourism facilities in...
AirAsia’s BigPay among eight companies approved to provide online loans
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — AirAsia Bhd’s digital wallet provider BigPay Later Sdn Bhd, along with seven other “licensed credit community” companies, has obtained the...
Live streaming of local council meetings to be implemented March next year, says minister
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 6 — Live streaming of meetings of local authorities (PBT) that can be viewed by the public will be held in March next...
Urban farming guidelines to be ready next month — Zuraida
LANGKAWI, Sept 27 — A set of guidelines on urban farming is in the final stage of review and is expected to be completed by...
Standardisation of regulations, taxes for hotels and Airbnb to be finalised by year end
ALOR GAJAH, Sept 20 — The standardisation of several issues including regulations, licensing and taxes involving the hotel sector and global online accommodation service provider,...
Govt will not impose vacancy tax for unsold high-end units
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — The widely debated Vacancy Tax on unsold high-end properties will likely not be imposed next year as it is still...
JPBM to relax entry requirements to encourage women participation
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The Fire and Rescue Department (JPBM) will relax the entry requirements and admission tests pertaining to the recruitment of female...
Govt targets six waste-to-energy plants by 2021
MELAKA, July 3 — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government aims to have at least six waste-to-energy (WTE) plants to be built nationwide by...
Government to consider suggestions to review law on alcohol sale
TELUK INTAN, June 2 — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government is prepared to consider suggestions to review laws on the sale of alcoholic...
Respect all food delivery riders as they too are frontliners, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Respect those working as food delivery riders as they are also our frontliners, said Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida...
Moneylenders, pawnbrokers agree to 3-month moratorium
PUTRAJAYA, April 10 — The Licensed Money Lenders Association or the Credit Community, as well as the pawnbrokers association have agreed to a three-month moratorium...
KPKT to carry out disinfection operation at ‘hotspots’ nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) will carry out “Public Disinfection Operation” at hotspot locations in the red...