2008 News Archives

› [Kuala Lumpur, Dec 19th]:Ministries get one year to deliver The Government Transformation Programme has set a number of targets to be reached by the end of next year.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Dec 18th]:Building and common property act under review The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has identified the weaknesses and shortcomings of the Building and Common Property (Maintenance and Management) Act 2007 (Act 663) and has set up labs to find ways to make it function more effectively.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Dec 11th]:OSC Online for higher service levels The OSC Online System – the web-based option of the One-Stop-Centre to fast track approval of development projects.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Nov 30th]:ICT in local councils for better delivery The responsibilities of local governments are no longer confined to their traditional roles pf providing waste disposal services and addressing land matters at service counters.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Nov 30th, Kuching]:Sarawak to get fire-fighting aircraft, says Kong Plans are afoot for Sarawak to have a fire-fighting aircraft under 10th Malaysia Plan.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Nov 25th, Kuala Lumpur]:Kong : Higher fines for errant moneylenders The Housing and Local Government Ministry is studying amendment to the Money Lendings Act 1951 to furthur protect the rights and interest of borrowers, said its Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [25th Oct]:Kong - Housing revival fund a one-off allocation RM200mil allocation in Budget 2010 to revive some of the country's abandoned low- and medium-cost housing projects is a one-off assistance..... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [20th Oct]:Property sector bouncing back - Kong : A good sign of economic recovery The property sector has seen a strong comeback in the third quarter with renewed buying interest for residential property indicating that the economic down-turn in “bottoming”..... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [20th Oct]:'Improve housing approval process' The government should give incentives for first-time house buyers, review its policy on low-cost housing and improve the approval process, says YTL lands & Development Bhd..... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [19th Oct]:Take trip to forest reserve - Fun activities await visitors in conjunction with World Habitat Day The public will get the rare opportunity to visit the Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve in Puchong during the upcoming World Environment Week.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [11th Oct]:RM35,000 ceiling price for public housing units The ceiling price for the government's People's Housing Programme (PPR) and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) public housing units will be fixed at RM 35,000 per unit, Datuk Seri Najib Tun razak announced.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [05th Oct]:World Habitat Day cheer for the hardcore poor A pilot project to repair six houses belonging to the hardcore poor in Kota Kinabalu, Kuching dan kuala Terengganu will be completed by the end of this month..... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [02nd Oct]:Kong: Cracks on five high-rise buildings not serious Crack has appear on five high-rise buildings in the Klang Valley due to the tremors following the Padang earthquake, said Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Kuala Lumpur, 30th Sept]:Provide fast service, civil servants told Civil servants has been told to provide quick service to the people -and with respect- for key performance indicators (KPIs) of ministries to be meaningful.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [30th Sept]:Guidelines for toilets for the disabled The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has come up with design guidelines for toilets meant for the disabled..... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Petaling Jaya,30th Sept]:Improve quality, urges Kong Malaysia has a relatively matured construction industry but the quality of the finished product should not be overlooked, housing and Local Government Minister, Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha said..... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Kuala Lumpur,29th Sept]:Govt winning in battle against moneylenders The Government's efforts to fight against illegal moneylenders has seen some impact in just under three months... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [23th Sept]:Ministry to study rockfall at Wangsa Heights Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha said his ministry geo-technical engineers has discussed measures for long term solution on landslide in Bukit Antarabangsa with Ampang Jaya Municipal Council.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [19th Sept]:Kong: Rescue workers on standby While Malaysians return to their hometowns to celebrate Hari Raya, 9,600 Fire and rescue Department personnel on standby fer emergencies.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [18th Sept]:Govt to revamp housing The Ministry Housing and Local Government has chosen to be rakyat-centric with the One Malaysia concept and urged the construction industry to do likewise.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Kuala Lumpur, 17th Sept]:Kong: Up to agencies to act on report The Housing and Local Government Ministry said it is bow up to the relevant agencies to act against those responsible for the collapse of the Jaya Supermarket in Petaling Jaya.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Kuala Lumpur, 17th Sept]:Report on building collapse will lead to changes in law The comprehensive report on the collapse of part of the former Jaya Supermarket building will be used to strengthen regulations on demolition of buildings.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Kuala Lumpur, 12th Sept]:Govt to revive 78 projects The Government is taking the initiative to revive 78 abandoned housing projects under its new Housing Revival Initiative, said Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Kong Cho Ha.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Kuala Lumpur, 12th Sept]:9,600 firemen on duty for next 15 days The Fireman and Rescue Department will have 9,600 personnel on duty at 16 Emergency Response Team (ERT) locations along Highways for 15 days beginning tomorrow.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [11 Sept]:Insurance against housing defects soon House buyers may now have better protection against housing defects warranty period currently provided under the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Regulations 1989.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [10 Sept]:Managing waste On an average, Malaysians produce 0.8kg to 1.2 kg waste per day. This is the garbage that we dispose of ans is collected by the solid waste management concessionaire.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [4 Sept]:Proposed remedies to compel payment The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (Rehda) recently proposed that, when parcel owners refuse to pay the maintenance and services changes, banks pay them and add the amount to the borrowers existing loans.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [4 Sept]:Do more for woeful buyers As we happily decorate or spring clean our home for the coming Hari Raya, there are thousands of victims of abandoned housing project.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Petaling Jaya, 31 Aug]:MCMC gets a long list of Ah Long numbers Local authorities have forwarded more than 1,000 phone displayed on illegal advertisements to the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for disconnection.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [31 Aug]:Kong: Shares a big help to 40,000 poor folk The RM100mil Amanah Saham shares, announced by Prime Minister recently, can help those who are unable to earn a living, says MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [31 Aug]:Out-of-date info on govt websites Malaysians like to go gaga over new and grand projects. But what is equally typically Malaysian is out hangat-hangat tahi ayam(short-lived enthusiasm) attitude that deprives us from having the will to “follow through” our tasks to achieve excellence.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [25 Aug]:Taking Governments from 'E' to 'I' ORACLE Corp. is helping the public sector- which it regards as its biggest customer - improve on the efficiency and responsiveness of its services through its iGovernment roadmap...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Kuala Lumpur, 23 Aug]:Developers and builders to help cut crime by design Developers, builders, planners and architects will be roped in to help implement the concept of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED)....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [21 Aug]:Going all out to eradicate poverty Funds and programmers initiated by the Housing and Local Government Ministry have managed to improve the standard of living of the urban poor and hardcore poor in the country....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [George Town, 18 Aug]:Car smashed, but woman survives A 28-year-old factory worker cheated death when the car she was driving was rammed from behind by a rubbish lorry on the Bayan Lepas coastal highway here yesterday afternoon....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [18 Aug]:New e-Waste system launched Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha dropping a notebook into a e-waste collection bin during the launch of Pikom's e-waste campaign....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Petaling Jaya, 18 Aug]:Licensed moneylenders abide by no-sticker rule The anti-sticker advertisment campaign is to help keep the city clean...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [29 July]:Meeting addresses rubbish-related issues Alam Flora Sdn Bhd will be terminating the services of the present contractor thats handles rubbish collection in SS15, Subang Jaya, and replacing it with a new one next month...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [29 July]:Improving quality of life is main KPI The most important key performance indicator the civil service needs to achieve is to improve people's quality of life. Chief Secretary to Government Tan Sri Sidek Hassan said yesterday....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [28 July]:Rep: Council has not done much for Kuang for the past one year the Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) had been receiving a steady stream of complaints pertaining to streetlight, drains and garbage collection but most of the issue are yet to be resolved........ full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [28 July]:Park to commemorate Paralympics launched A 4.9ha park to commemorate the Paralympic Games has been set up in Bukit Jalil with the planting of 2,000.00 trees........ full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [27 July]:Moneylending inspectors vs Ah Long TENOM- Money lending inspectors will join police in monitoring and inspecting the operations of 203 licensed money lending operators in Sabah........ full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [27 July]:Ministry must tackle act's shortfalls I REDER to the Housing and Local Government Ministry’s clarifications on property management and the use of proxies by condominium owners at meetings of the management body (“ Voting procedure”- NST, July 21)....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [27 July]:MSPJ and cops remove illegal adverts : Public upset loan shark's services till on display all over THE Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) and the police conducted a joint operation to remove illegal buntings and advertisement in the areas under the local authority’s jurisdiction yesterday........ full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [27 July]:Loan sharks' wrath : Ah Long threaten licensed moneylenders for trying to help victims repay debts PETALING JAYA: Being territorial by nature, loan sharks are now using violent tactics against licensed money lenders who try to help their borrowers get out of the Ah Long’s trap by negotiating better terms and providing softer loans....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [24 July]:Make this part of their KPI I MUST commend the government for its effort to make our cities safer....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [17 July]:Getting serious about housing THE death of a 22-years-old young man from a fire in his Mont HOUSING is more than providing affordable and decent shelter for the people....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [17 July]:High-Rises are Potential Fire Hazards THE death of a 22-years-old young man from a fire in his Mont Kiara Bayu Apartment on July 14 is a very sad event and a reminder that all, if not most, of our high-rise apartment buildings are potiental fire hazards....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [17 July]:New Drains for Village Folk A SMALL portion of federal funds announced under the second economic stimulus package is being used to upgrade the network of old drains in Kampung Bukit Angkat near Kajang, Selangor....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [09 July]:MONEY LENDERS @ E-MAPS If you need to borrow money urgently, do not take a loan from unlicensed moneylender or Ah Long, instead get the service from any licensed moneylender....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Ipoh, 09 July]:Less than a quarter qualify for ministry aid Less then a quarter of city folk had applied for financial aid from the Housing and Local Ministry will be considered....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Petaling Jaya, 7 July]:Kong: Up to developers to make the most of downturn PETALING JAYA : It is up to housing developers to make the besy of the current economic crisis to pull through difficult times, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha said....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Petaling Jaya, 7 July]:Kong: Mismatch between job seekers and vocation In any type of economy, there are jobs available but the problem lies in matching the right candidate with the right job, according to Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [29 June 2009]:i-City:The new pulse of Shah Alam If you think Shah Alam is a sleepy hollow, then new commercial development i-City will certainly perk up the city....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Gopeng, 29 June 2009]:Roads in new villages to be upgraded, says Kong Roads in alll 450 new villages nationwide will be widen and upgraded, said Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Kong Co Ha....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Ipoh , 28 June 2009]:More open areas for low-cost houses The Housing and Local Government Ministry is introducing guidelines to include playgrounds and public spaces when building low-cost houses, said its minister Datuk Seri Kong Co Ha....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [27 June 2009]:Seeking alternatives to Ah Long Earlier this week, the Home Ministry declared war on Ah Long. The Star also reported that the Housing and Local Government Ministry would hold talks with Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission in a bid to compel tel cos to terminate the mobile phone lines of Ah Long who advertise....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [27 June 2009]:Stand and deliver Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan is leading the civil service through a transformation that is meant to raise Malaysia's competitiveness. The challenge is to consistently provide excellent services. That calls for transparency, efficiency and engagement........ full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [20 June 2009]:Offering IT solutions I-Bhd chairman Tan Sri Hamad Kama Piah Che Othman receiving on Thuesday a certificate of recognition on unique and innovative property development from Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Kong Co Ha at the launch of I-Office Squared (iO2) Systems....... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Shah Alam, 17 Jun]:I-BHD to offer IT solutions to others I-Bhd, the developer of i-City commercial project, is looking to offer its digital technology solutions to other developments in the region...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [08 Jun]:Changing Perceptions He has been in office for barely two months and already, Housing dan Local Governmanet Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha is talking about change – not within the ministry but among the public who tend to blame it for their housing-related problems...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Kuching, 09 Jun]:Government projects for Bumi contractors of calibre: Lajim Bumiputera contractors will continue to be awarded government projects provided they can prove they are capable of completing them on time and acording to procedures and specifications...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [29 May]:Govt urged to revive stalled housing projects fast The Government has been urged to expedite efforts to revive stalled housing projects throughout the country to help purchasers, many of whom have spent a fortune to own homes, Tamil Nesan said in its editorial...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [29 May]:Kong: Ministry to help local councils improve The Housing and Local Government Ministry is helping local councils to ensure their performance is above par. Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha said the ministry would guide the councils in planning and carrying out socio-economic development programmes...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Putrajaya, 18 May]:Toilet king of Malaysia calls it a day Malaysia's “toilet king” is stepping down next month after a five-year reign. Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew, who earned the nickname for his tireless effort in fighting for clean public toilets in the country, said: “It is an unfinished business but I have to move on.”...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [21 May]:'Sell then build' has worked well In London last week I found the weather to be similar to the residential property market-mostly cloudy, with some bright patches. Value of central London property have dropped 25% in a year. When couple with a drop in the value of the pound against the ringgit, the reduction in cost, to a Malaysian, is about 40%...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [21 May]:It's good buyers and builders I refer to the letter “It shows failure of present system” (NST, May 18). I agree that the issue of abandoned housing projects in the country can be resolved by doing away with the sell-then-build (STB) system in housing transactions between developers and house buyers...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Putrajaya, 18 May]:Toilet king of Malaysia calls it a day Malaysia's “toilet king” is stepping down next month after a five-year reign. Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew, who earned the nickname for his tireless effort in fighting for clean public toilets in the country, said “It is unfinished business but I have to move on”...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Kuala Lumpur, 14 May]:Why no takers for these PPR low-cost flats City Hall is studying several measures to solve the problem of excess units in the People's Housing Programme (PPR) that have no takers. Mayor Datuk Ahmad Fuad Ismail told reporters yesterday that while many squatters and longhouse dwellers have refused to move into PPR flats, there were some 20,000 people on the waiting list for low-cost housing in the city...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Kuala Lumpur, 15 April]:142 firms, 479 directors blacklisted over stalled projects A total of 142 companies and 479 directors were blacklisted as at March 13 after their housing projects stalled...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Kuala Lumpur, 14 April]:Kong confident despite heavy responsibility New Housing and Local Government Minister, Datuk Kong Cho Ha is determined to enhance the quality and service of the ministry...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Kuala Lumpur, 14 April]:Ka Chuan confident Cho Ha can do job well Outgoing Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan hopes his successor, Datuk Kong Cho Ha, will be able to lead the ministry to greater heights...... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [09 April]:MPSJ explains function of CCTVs The closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs) installed by the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPS) are meant to assist the police with their investigations, and not to reduce crime as it the common perception..... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [29 Mar]:Cleaning up our public spaces The cleansing of public areas and the menace of littering are important issues in solid waste management. The responsibility for maintaining our shared spaces lies with both the waste generator as well as the waste management concessionaire..... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [26 January]:Where's my property? Thousand of housing units were said to have been abandoned over the years. With the current gloomy economic outlook, will we see more properties suffering the same fate? What can affected potential buyers do?..... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [17 January]:Rescue After decades of being “trapped” in an abandoned housing project, the nightmare of these buyers may soon come to an end if the government can expecditiously swing into action and convert its promises into action..... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [18 January]:Privatising waste ›There are many types of issues pertaining to waste. There are outright violation of laws, ranging from littering to serious illegal dumping activities. There is also the problem of citizens generating waste unnecessarily (albeit legally)..... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [16 January]:Ministry hopes for 80,000 homes in 2009 Many people cannot effort to buy from open commercial property market and so look to the government authorities to build cheap and comfortable housing units for them. The demand for public housing is never-ending problem as the population keeps increasing but the high cost and scarcity of land, especially in the urban area.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Kuala Lumpur, 12 January]:Ministry hopes for 80,000 homes in 2009 The Housing and Local Government hopes developers will be able to deliver at least 80,000 units of residential homes this year.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [12 January]:New hope for stalled projects A “special purpose vehicle” will be set up to deal with abandoned housing projects. Despite the global economic slowdown, the Housing and Local Government Ministry hopes to build at least 80,000 new houses this year.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Kuala Lumpur, 06 January]:Innovative solid waste incinerator ready by April A locally designed incinerator is scheduled to be launched by UEM Environment Sdn Bhd in April.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Kota Kinabalu, 04 January]: RM700m boost to build more homes Syarikat Perumahan Negara Bhd will spend the RM700 million allocation under the economic stimulus package to build more homes to spur economic activities.... full>> .......................................................................................................................................... › [Kuala Lumpur, 02 January]: Ahmad Kabit named Housing sec-gen Health Ministry deputy secretary-general(Management) Datuk Ahmad Kabit has been appointed as the secretary-general of the Housing and Local Government Ministry, effective yesterday.... full>>

2008 News Archives