KPKT Targets Additional RM1 Mln Allocatiion For Public Clearning Efforts – Nga

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is targeting an additional allocation of over RM1 billion to intensify public cleaning efforts following the agreement of the Selangor and Penang state governments to adopt Act 672.

Its minister, Nga Kor Ming said the additional allocation will enable the implementation of several reforms, including the target of 20 per cent of public cleaning vehicles switching to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2027.

“This is in line with the national decarbonisation policy towards a zero-carbon economy. KPKT will also introduce public cleaning initiatives at night as well as deep cleaning programmes in tourist hotspots to keep them free from dust and garbage," he said.

Nga said this to the media after attending the Budget 2026 Initiative Engagement Session with KPKT Stakeholders here today.

Today's event was also attended by KPKT deputy minister Datuk Hajah Aiman Athirah Sabu and secretary-general Datuk M Noor Azman Taib.

Nga said that the session attended by over 300 stakeholders received 55 proposals and views from over 30 representatives of associations, professional bodies and community organisations, including the Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (REHDA), National House Buyers Association, volunteer fire teams and Rukun Tetangga.

"We will formulate all the input received to be submitted to the Ministry of Finance on Sept 4, to ensure Budget 2026 continues to benefit the people," he said.

Nga said that KPKT will introduce over 10 new initiatives under Budget 2026, including focusing on public infrastructure projects with a target of 10,000 public facility projects to be implemented next year.

“Based on an excellent track record, last year, we completed 6,611 projects including parks, markets, food courts, hawker centres and public toilets. Therefore, we aim to double the allocation for BP1 (Federal Small Allocation) to at least RM500 million," he said.

In addition, KPKT will also recommend to the Ministry of Finance to implement the MADANI Home Ownership Programme to revitalise the property sector and strengthen over 200 related industries.

“This campaign will ensure every Malaysian has the opportunity to own their dream home,” he said.

The Budget 2026, which will be tabled in Parliament on Oct 10, will be based on three main principles: raising the ceiling of the country's economic potential through strategic investment in high-value and high-technology sectors; emphasising efforts to raise the standard of living of the people through education, healthcare and social protection; and driving innovation and good governance to ensure a modern, integrated and efficient public service.

-- BERNAMA