Nga: 2026 Budget anchored on sustainable development, 13MP goals
Nga said the ministry is holding a dialogue session ahead of the 2026 Budget with over 300 stakeholders today to ensure the budget reflects the needs of the people.
He said the government is committed to delivering a people's responsive budget that reflects public aspirations through active consultation and feedback.
"This morning, KPKT will hold a dialogue session with 300 stakeholders for feedback. We are the government by the people and for the people, and we are the government who listens to the people. We listen, we act, and we strive to deliver what the people expect," he said after delivering the keynote address at the International Green Build Conference (IGBC) 2025.
Nga said the ministry's main commitment under the 13MP is the reformation of housing.
The second thrust is the reformation of public cleanliness, anchored by a nationwide shift to cleaner fleets.
"Starting in 2027, all states under the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 must ensure that 20 per cent of their garbage trucks are electrified, replacing those powered by fossil fuels. This transition will see thousands of garbage trucks operating on EVs," he said.
He added that to minimise congestion and improve urban liveability, the ministry will also roll out night cleaning services.
"The slogan is, 'KL sleeps, and when you wake up, KL shines.' In other words, while we rest, our cleaning staff is hard at work, and when we begin our day, they take their rest," he said, adding that night operations are more practical for the country's hot climate.
Nga also said that the ministry will introduce deep cleansing with powerful water jets in strategic locations, especially tourist areas, by Visit Malaysia 2026 to keep streets free of dust and improve the visitor experience.
He added that the waste-to-energy (WTE) effort will be strengthened with 18 WTE plants across Peninsular Malaysia that are expected to supply electricity to 500,000 households.
He said the facilities are expected to generate up to 600 MW of clean energy, thereby reducing reliance on landfills and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
"We have started Ladang Tanah Merah in Port Dickson. Next will be Sungai Udang, Melaka. We are now on the right track to produce electricity from waste and then supply it to half a million households," he said.
Earlier in his speech, Nga said the ministry has set a target of a 40 per cent recycling rate, which calls for a whole-of-nation approach starting at the community level.
"We must move beyond the traditional 3Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle - and add a fourth R: rethink" he said.
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