News about Housing and Local Government

PUTRAJAYA (July 27): The housing development sector is allowed to resume operation under Phase 1 and 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) effective immediately, said the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) today.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 1): Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin (pictured) and senior minister for education Radzi Jidin have been conferred the Panglima Mahkota Wilayah award - the “Datuk” title, by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in conjunction with this year's Federal Territory Day.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 31): Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin claimed today that it was her constitutional rights to leave PKR, citing the right of association, which espouses an individual’s freedom of association in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 12): Sayangi Rumahku will see the completion of the refurbishment work at Flat Seri Kedah public housing scheme (or Perumahan Awam Seri Kedah) in mid-September! The painting work started from Sept 5 and was set to be completed by end-September, owing to prevailing weather conditions.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 26): Putrajaya’s proposal for a tax on unsold property has been put on the back-burner.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 2): The Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) is still being drafted and is expected to be ready by the end of the year, Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin (pictured) said recently.

KUALA LUMPUR (July 25): Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin (pictured) will accept whatever decision made by the ruling Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration on reintroducing local council elections, FMT reported today.

Award ceremonies are usually celebrations in the form of gala dinners with many attendees mingling and exchanging pleasantries over food and drinks, as the award recipients are recognised for their excellence and achievements.

PETALING JAYA: Winners of EdgeProp Malaysia’s Best Managed and Sustainable Property Awards 2020 were announced in a virtual awards ceremony with Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin as guest of honour on the evening of June 27.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): Zoo Negara Malaysia has closed its door to the public since the implementation of Movement Control Order (MCO) started in March 18, 2020.