Auditor-General Certificate, MACC Rating To Be Part Of SPB-PBT From 2026 - KPKT

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) will introduce the Certificate of the Auditor-General and the Public Service Corruption Rating by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission as two new indicators under the Local Authority Star Rating System (SPB-PBT) starting 2026.

Minister Nga Kor Ming said the initiative is in line with the MADANI Government’s reform agenda, which emphasises integrity, good governance, transparency and effective service delivery across 156 local authorities (PBTs) nationwide.

“The introduction of these two indicators underscores the MADANI Government’s determination to ensure local authority governance is more transparent, accountable and free from corruption,” he said in a statement today following the annual meeting with state housing and local government executive councillors (MEXCOPT) held yesterday.

Nga said every initiative reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening public service delivery to be more efficient, with integrity and focused on people’s well-being.

Among the policies discussed at the meeting was the implementation of electricity tariff rebates for streetlights in all local authorities in Peninsular Malaysia from July 1, 2025, to Dec 31, 2027.

He said KPKT is also pushing reforms in development control processes at the PBT level, in line with the New Deal for Business under the Bureaucratic Red-Tape Reform Agenda.

Key initiatives implemented through the Local Government Department include the Industrial Green Lane, a fast-track mechanism for strategic investments that support green economic growth and high-value industries.

A pre-requisite mechanism has also been introduced to allow early online reviews by technical agencies before formal applications are submitted through the OSC 3.0 Plus Online system.

Nga said the ministry has adopted a self-compliance approach which encourages registered professionals to follow clear guidelines, with enforcement based on professional accountability.

“To date, of the 99 applications received, 62 complied with the charter, achieving an overall rate of 63 per cent,” he said.

Meanwhile, he said KPKT is finalising enhancements to the 2018 Grease Trap Installation Guidelines, which will be rebranded as the Food Premises Grease Trap Management Guidelines.

To strengthen urban infrastructure, RM200 million has been allocated this year to help local authorities upgrade urban drainage systems.

Nga said state governments and local authorities are also urged to prioritise continuous maintenance to ensure drainage systems function effectively and meet current needs.

“These measures show KPKT’s commitment to comprehensive administrative reforms, not only in integrity and governance, but also in strengthening infrastructure and enhancing public well-being,” he added.

-- BERNAMA