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Local Government Development Ministry

Zaliha, Nga to discuss local council elections in federal capital

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa will meet with Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming to discuss the proposal for holding local council elections in Kuala Lumpur.

RM2.65 mil assistance for  maintenance of 20 non-Islamic houses of worship in KL

The Local Government Development Ministry has approved financial assistance worth RM2.65 million for the maintenance of 20 non-Islamic houses of worship here.

Operators have two years to adhere to campsite guidelines: Local Govt Ministry

Its minister Nga Kor Ming said the guidelines, which come into effect this month, are intended to be a guide to the management and operation of campsites for the authorities, entrepreneurs and campsite operators as well as the public. 

Pasar Payang to fully operate in Nov after RM69.3 mil revamp: deputy minister

Deputy Local Government Development Minister Akmal Nasarullah Mohd Nasir said that the project, fully funded by the federal government, was expected to provide comfort to both traders and visitors, further boosting Terengganu’s tourism sector. 

Nine of 22 sick PR1MA projects completed as of July 31

Deputy Local Government Development Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the nine projects, involving 6,406 units, were completed following the setting up of the sick and abandoned private housing project task force early this year. 

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach