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KPKT restores 1,576 ailing housing projects, abandoned since 2023

KPKT restores 1,576 ailing housing projects, abandoned since 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 1,576 ailing and abandoned private housing projects across the country have been successfully restored by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government’s (KPKT) Special Task Force since 2023 until last May. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said efforts to save the project involved 188,525 residential units with an […]

MBMB Allocates Over RM1.8 Mln To Upgrade Lifts In Three Apartments

MELAKA, June 4 -- The Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB) is upgrading the lift facilities in three apartments within the Banda Hilir state constituency here, involving an allocation of more than RM1.8 million. Mayor Datuk Shadan Othman said the three apartments are Pangsapuri Laksamana Cheng Ho, Pangsapuri Laksamana Satu and Pangsapuri Sembilan Tingkat. "Lift upgrading works in each apartment is about RM600,000, and so far, two of the apartments, namely Pangsapuri Laksamana Cheng Ho and Pangsapuri Laksamana Satu, have been upgraded, while Pangsapuri Sembilan Tingkat is still in the implementation process. "The upgrading works on the lifts should be the responsibility of the Joint Management Body (JMB) or the Management Corporation (MC), but this project was carried out via an MBMB initiative, with funding provided by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT)," he said to reporters here today. He said this after the Completion Ceremony of the Upgrading Project for the Facilities of Pangsapuri Laksamana Cheng Ho and Pangsapuri Laksamana Satu in conjunction with the Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) Programme for the Banda Hilir state constituency. The event was also attended by Banda Hilir assemblyman Leng Chau Yen. Shadan said the upgrading works for the facilities were carried out because the existing lifts were over 30 years old and often malfunctioned, making it difficult for residents, especially the elderly, to go up and down. Meanwhile, he said many apartments under the MBMB administration can be categorised as dilapidated and need to be upgraded in various aspects of the facilities. "We will refine the matter to ensure that the facilities in the apartment can be upgraded or repaired for the comfort, safety and well-being of the residents," he said. Meanwhile, Leng, who is also Melaka deputy exco for Women, Family and Community Development said that an act, policy, or system involving the provision of a special budget needs to be established to improve facilities in all apartments that require it. She said, for example, in the Banda Hilir state constituency, many apartments are over 30 years old and require various facility improvements, including lifts, because most of the residents of these buildings are elderly and their mobility is quite difficult if the facilities are damaged. “Lifts are important facilities that need to be prioritised and require regular maintenance to ensure they are always safe to use and do not burden or inconvenience residents, especially those living on the upper floors," she added. -- BERNAMA

MELAKA, June 4 — The Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB) is upgrading the lift facilities in three apartments within the Banda Hilir state constituency here, involving an allocation of more than RM1.8 million. Mayor Datuk Shadan Othman said the three apartments are Pangsapuri Laksamana Cheng Ho, Pangsapuri Laksamana Satu and Pangsapuri Sembilan Tingkat. “Lift upgrading […]

Anwar Ibrahim Urges Swift Action on Cost of Living, Development Projects in Kuantan

KUALA LUMPUR — Anwar Ibrahim has emphasized the need for caution in adjusting national policy implementation, particularly in addressing the economic impact of ongoing conflicts in the Gulf and West Asia. Speaking at the District Development Meeting in Kuantan — the sixth district he has visited — Anwar stressed that national defense and security measures have been strengthened to ensure the stability and well-being of both the government and the people. On the rising cost of living, the Prime Minister said the government is taking immediate and comprehensive steps to protect citizens from economic pressures in both the short and long term. He added that developments are being closely monitored from the outset to minimize direct impacts on the national economy. Anwar also called for stronger coordination between the Federal Government and the Pahang State Government, particularly in ensuring that small-scale projects under the Rolling Plan approved in the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) are implemented without delay so that their benefits can be quickly felt by the public. Addressing land-related issues in project implementation, he assured that the Federal Government would provide effective solutions to assist the state in expediting approved projects and avoiding prolonged delays. During the meeting, Anwar was briefed on the progress of federal and state initiatives in Kuantan, including challenges such as rising construction material costs affecting schools, as well as drainage maintenance in flood mitigation areas and regions previously unaffected by floods. He also reviewed updates on public well-being indicators, including hardcore poverty, crime index trends, MADANI Village and School initiatives, the development of business stalls, and proposed community-focused (Cakna MADANI) projects. Highlighting the importance of grassroots economic support, Anwar stressed that priority should be given to upgrading and expanding facilities for small traders in Kuantan. He urged local authorities and the Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) to closely monitor the needs of stall operators to ensure they can conduct business more comfortably and increase their income, rather than focusing solely on large-scale or mega projects. In addition, he reiterated a Cabinet decision directing the Ministry of Education to expedite the preparation of additional classrooms for Year 1 students aged six and seven, ahead of the 2027 school intake, including in Kuantan. Concluding his remarks, Anwar called on the people of Pahang and Malaysians nationwide to pray for the country’s continued stability and resilience in facing ongoing economic challenges. --Minutes MY / Igneseous Noris --Photo: FB Anwar Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR — PM Anwar Ibrahim has emphasized the need for caution in adjusting national policy implementation, particularly in addressing the economic impact of ongoing conflicts in the Gulf and West Asia. Speaking at the District Development Meeting in Kuantan — the sixth district he has visited — PM Anwar stressed that national defense and […]