KPKT 2023 Report Card

• Aside from the completion of a number of housing projects for the rakyat, KPKT also introduced a number of guidelines for urban planning and sustainable developments in our cities that will be set in motion over the next few years. 

Amidst a Cabinet reshuffle and the unpredictable embers beneath the political landscape of 2023, the Local Government Development Ministry, now renamed Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT), managed to have a productive year. Aside from the completion of a number of housing projects for the rakyat, KPKT also introduced a number of guidelines for urban planning and sustainable developments in our cities that will be set in motion over the next few years. 

Among the long list of achievements, here are some of the key highlights from KPKT’s 2023 report card.

1. Replaced dilapidated lifts in PPRs

KPKT allocated RM50 million for the maintenance and replacement of worn-out lifts in the People's Housing Programme (PPR) and public housing. A total of 110 units of lifts in low-cost stratified public housing around Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Johor, Selangor, Perak and Penang were refurbished and partially replaced with new lifts that benefitted a total of 22,648 occupants. 

2. Restored sick and abandoned projects

As of Oct 31, 2023, the Task Force for Sick and Abandoned Private Housing Projects (TFST) successfully revived and completed a total of 351 projects comprising 43,738 units with a gross development value of RM32.87 billion. Through Budget MADANI 2024, a special guarantee fund amounting to RM1 billion has been allocated to encourage competent developers to restore sick and abandoned private housing projects that have been identified.

3. Surpassed 12MP RMM target

As of June 30, 2023, a total of 261,901 Affordable Homes (RMM) units were completed, which amounted to 52.38% of the 500,000 RMM units targeted for completion in 2025 under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Meanwhile, 238,099 units have been under construction.

4. PR1MA completed 35,454 residential units

PR1MA Corporation Malaysia (PR1MA) successfully completed a total of 35,454 affordable residential units nationwide as at Oct 31, 2023, out of the 100,000 units targeted under 12MP. Under the supervision of the TFST, PR1MA also successfully completed nine projects comprising over 9,000 units with Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) out of the total of 22 abandoned projects as of October 2023. 

5. SPNB surpassed RMR target

As of November 2023, the implementation of Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) by Syarikat Perumahan Negara Bhd (SPNB) amounted to 13,045 units, surpassing the original target of 12MP, which stipulates a cumulative target of 9,000 units by 2023 (3,000 units per year). As such, SPNB is set to complete the entire implementation balance of 15,000 RMR units by 2024, a year earlier than the targeted completion date. In addition, SPNB has also successfully completed 10 SPNB residential projects in the category of abandoned private housing projects inherited from the previous administration.

6. Refurbishing B40 houses in cities 

KPKT through the Community Wellbeing Division (BSK) allocated RM42.264 million to help rebuild and repair the damaged homes of the B40 group living in cities. In 2023, 2,000 units of houses were refurbished whilst 16 units of new houses were built.

7. Introducing ‘BMW’ Toilets 

As of August 2023, a total of 39% (1,096 units) of public toilets owned by Local Authorities (PBTs) and 36% (3,118 units) of privately-owned public toilets achieved the “BMW” (Bersih, Menawan, dan Wangi – Clean, Fragrant and Attractive) toilet status, or reached the 4-Star and 5-Star levels, as per the Star Rating Guidelines for Cleanliness of Public Toilets. KPKT further approved RM9.46 million to repair and upgrade 153 public toilets owned by PBTs nationwide.

8. Expediting approval of development plans via improved OSC 

OSC (One-Stop Centre) 3.0 Plus procedures have been enhanced to expedite the approval of development plans. This involves the implementation of three new methods: Industrial Green Lane (IGL), Prerequisite (PR), and Self Regulation (SR). This has shortened the approval period from 99 days to a maximum of 29 days and 35 days for the IGL- and PR-method approval periods respectively, while the SR method approval period has been shortened from 86 days to a maximum of 15 days.

9. Introduced Royal Town Development Planning Guidelines

KPKT and PLANMalaysia introduced the Royal Town Development Planning Guidelines (GPP) to preserve the identity of royal towns as symbols of national sovereignty. The GPP is applicable to nine royal towns in Peninsular Malaysia. The development guide covers aspects of heritage, identity, economy, and tourism.

10. Introduced Smart Cities Rating Programme

The Malaysia Smart City Rating Programme was introduced to formulate clearer policies and directions for smart cities based on global standards. This rating system aims to recognise PBTs that have implemented smart city initiatives based on indicators in the Malaysia Standard (MS) ISO 37122:2019 (Smart City Indicator), developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Ratings began in 2023 with the initial “First Stage – Smart City Early Adopter”, which was successfully achieved by 25 PBTs in 2023. KPKT aims for all 61 PBTs with Municipal Council status and above to achieve the “Smart City Early Adopter” status by 2025.

11. Launched Urban Renewal Implementation Guidelines 

KPKT, through PLANMalaysia, introduced the Urban Renewal Implementation Guidelines (GPP PSB) to establish a sustainable and inclusive mechanism for urban renewal. These guidelines cover four types of urban renewal: Urban Redevelopment, Urban Regeneration, Urban Revitalisation, and Urban Conservation. The GPP PSB serves as the primary reference for the federal government, state and local authorities, property developers, and stakeholders to facilitate the urban renewal process and stimulate the country's economic development. 

12. Eliminating illegal garbage sites

KPKT, through Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corp (SWCorp), successfully cleared 1,771 illegal dumpsites in seven states, adhering to the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672). In 2023, SWCorp strengthened its enforcement actions, resulting in the generation of 20 investigation papers related to offenses under Act 672.

13. Launched EV-Charging Station Planning Guidelines

PLANMalaysia launched the Electric Vehicle Charging Bay (EVCB) Planning Guidelines to help the Malaysian government develop a safe, accessible and inclusive EV infrastructure. As of Aug 30, 2023, 1,246 EVCBs were set up across the country comprising 1,007 alternating current and 239 direct current charging stations at shopping centres and other locations. This is in line with the Malaysia Madani target of building 10,000 EVCBs nationwide by 2025. 

14. Improved New Chinese Villages 

In 2023, KPKT approved a total allocation of RM109 million for the development of New Chinese villages, versus RM84 million in 2022. A total of 591 infrastructure projects and facilities for the new villages were approved, including the installation of 1,074 solar LED streetlights, 22 new houses currently under construction by the appointed project leader SPNB, and the approval of 341 applications for home repair assistance.

15. Built new public parks

KPKT, through the National Landscape Department (JLN), completed four new public park projects: Limbang Public Park, Sarawak; Kudat Public Park, Sabah; Kerteh Public Park, Terengganu; and Pasir Puteh Public Park, Kelantan. JLN also completed three Urban Landscape projects, namely Urban Landscape Bintulu, Urban Landscape Batu Pahat, and Urban Landscape Alor Setar. A total of 21 urban landscaping projects were completed nationwide, with an additional 18 projects scheduled for completion.

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