KPKT's Panel of Expert gives commitment without payment

• Therefore, he said the appointment of the experts should not cause an issue because it is not something new.

"Before this, the POE only focused on the housing problem, but this time, it is focusing on the seven main focuses of the ministry,

JOHOR BAHRU (March 27): The 28 individuals appointed to the Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT)'s Panel of Experts (POE) have given their commitment without payment. 

Deputy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir (pictured) said the POE will bring added value to the efforts and initiatives that will be carried out by KPKT, adding that the ministry needs the views and experiences of those from various backgrounds.

“In terms of commitment, they are not paid; we only want their views and experiences because some of them are former private sector or government officials, as well as smart city management experts,” he said.

Therefore, he said the appointment of the experts should not cause an issue because it is not something new.

"Before this, the POE only focused on the housing problem, but this time, it is focusing on the seven main focuses of the ministry," he told reporters after launching the SWM Kasih Back to School Programme here on Sunday (March 26).

KPKT Minister Nga Kor Ming said the appointment of 28 individuals who will make up a POE was to advise the ministry on programmes and policies geared towards enhancing urban environments and cities.