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This marks the first time a developer-led township has received Platinum recognition in a programme traditionally reserved for local councils and government agencies.

Nga said he accepts all feedback regarding his remarks during the programme and withdraws any statements that may have caused confusion or upset among members of the media.

Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said the move aims to strengthen the ministry’s ability to act against irresponsible developers while ensuring the protection and welfare of homebuyers affected by abandoned projects.

Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said that of the total approved applications, a significant 89.

As such, he said that giving local authorities the tools they need, such as real-time data, adequate funding, and strong partnerships with communities, is key to building more adaptive and resilient towns and cities.

The landmarks include Seri Negara, the National Textiles Museum, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, and the old General Post Office in KL.

Minister Nga Kor Ming said the initiative is in line with the MADANI Government’s reform agenda, which emphasises integrity, good governance, transparency and effective service delivery across 156 local authorities (PBTs) nationwide.

“In total, I have personally visited 60 projects, of which 36 projects have obtained the CCC, while the remaining 24 projects are showing progress and are expected to be completed on schedule,” Aiman Athirah said.

"The Ministry of Housing and Local Government is also actively holding engagement sessions for the drafting of new Acts, such as the Residential Tenancy Act and amendments, as well as improvements to existing Acts, namely the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 (Act 118) and the Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757).

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming: Our mission is clear, that is to transform waste from trash to cash, from being seen as a burden into a resource that fuels Malaysia’s low-carbon, circular economy.