News about KPKT

KUALA LUMPUR (June 22): The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) will undertake a comprehensive review of the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) framework, the wider development approval and certification ecosystem to support sustainable urbanisation and ensure the regulatory framework remains responsive.

PUTRAJAYA (June 19): The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) will continue to strengthen efforts to improve the quality of life of the people through the efficient and effective delivery of services in addressing the challenges of urbanisation, climate change and technological developments.

IPOH (June 14): Buildings constructed without planning permission are illegal and will not be granted water or electricity supplies.

PETALING JAYA (June 12): Malaysia has emerged as the biggest winner at the FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards 2026 held in Vienna, Austria, with the country’s developers taking home six gold and six silver awards across multiple categories, according to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT).

PUTRAJAYA (June 10): More than 1,000 shopping malls nationwide will be equipped with recycling facilities by year end following a Cabinet decision to make such facilities mandatory as part of efforts to strengthen solid waste management and accelerate the country’s transition towards a circular economy.

KUALA LUMPUR (June 6): More than 1,500 sick and abandoned private housing projects nationwide have been successfully revived by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government’s (KPKT) special task force from 2023 to May this year.

KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): Malaysia’s ranking as the seventh most trusted nation globally under the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer shows that the country is on the right track in strengthening institutional confidence, social stability and national unity, said Nga Kor Ming.

PETALING JAYA (May 21): The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (Rehda) has expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) for its continued commitment to supporting the housing industry through Inisiatif Simen Rahmah amid rising construction material costs and ongoing global economic pressures.

PETALING JAYA (May 20): The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has announced the continuation and expansion of the Rahmah Cement Scheme under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13), offering subsidised cement at up to 31.

PETALING JAYA (May 19): Malaysia has launched the Asia Pacific Urban Agenda Platform (AP-UAP) in a move to streamline regional urban cooperation into a structured, action-driven framework across Asia-Pacific countries.