Madani govt committed to expanding Rumah Mesra Rakyat programme
Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Chan Ming Kai: The RMR programme is proof of the government’s concern in easing the people’s burden and improving their quality of life.
Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Chan Ming Kai: The RMR programme is proof of the government’s concern in easing the people’s burden and improving their quality of life.
Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa: If a building remains structurally sound, possesses heritage value and holds economic potential, the most sensible approach is to repurpose it—not demolish it in the name of new development.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said with the island already enjoying duty-free status, stakeholders believe the waterfront redevelopment will enhance Labuan’s attractiveness to investors, visitors and local businesses, provided it is implemented effectively.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the strict action was taken as premises owners had been given ample time to understand the new policy introduced by the government.
As a result, the project went ahead under the Land Acquisition Act 1970, with 67% of landowners agreeing and the remaining 33% facing compulsory acquisition.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said residents themselves agreed to redevelop the area, selected the developer, and signed a deal without government interference.
Both organisations aim to facilitate capacity-building and training programmes for developers in Sabah, support the certification of residential and commercial projects under the GreenRE framework, and enhance industry awareness of the economic and environmental advantages of sustainable development.
As cities absorb burgeoning populations, they are increasingly vulnerable to social and climate-related pressures ranging from inadequate infrastructure to public health crises.
In its initial phase, the IEIP project covers 17 selected industrial parks across different business models, development stages and stakeholders.