Over 650 MyKiosk units distributed throughout Perak
AS of last year, 651 MyKiosk units have been distributed in Perak, says state executive councillor Sandrea Ng.
The housing and local government committee chairman said the highest number of MyKiosks were distributed to the Tapah district, followed by Teluk Intan and Manjung.
'All MyKiosks have been offered for rental to traders who successfully passed interviews conducted by their respective local authorities.'
She said MyKiosks, equipped with solar panels, were provided according to specifications set by the Housing and Local Government Ministry.
Ng said the initiative aimed to empower the B40 group, micro-entrepreneurs and small traders by providing uniform, safe and comfortable business facilities.
'However, the council has no objection if tenants wish to apply for electricity supply from Tenaga Nasional Bhd, provided all costs are borne by them,' she said in reply to Dr Najihatussalehah Ahmad (PN-Bota) during the Perak State Assembly sitting at Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan in Ipoh yesterday.
Dr Najihatussalehah had asked about the number of MyKiosks distributed to each district, how many were currently operational and whether utilities were provided by the municipal or district councils.
On a supplementary question on the number of MyKiosks at the Parit parliamentary constituency, especially in Bota, Ng said 30 kiosks have been provided, with 21 in Seri Iskandar and nine in Parit.
Dr Najihatussalehah also asked if a study had been conducted on the Mykiosks' placement, given that the location of Bandar Sidec in Seri Iskandar was hidden and its parking lot was still covered with crusher-run stones although the project was supposed to have been completed a year ago.
Ng replied that the site placement study took into account safety factors as well as the objective of creating new and more organised commercial areas.
She said Perak Tengah District Council was preparing a parking area in Bandar Sidec, subject to the approval of the traffic committee meeting.
'No utility facilities are provided as the kiosks are based on a 'take-away' concept and the space is not intended to function as a food court.'
On the issue of vacant MyKiosk units in Seri Iskandar, Ng said all units had been offered for rental to tenants but some tenants had requested to delay the start of their tenancy while they relocated.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New Straits Times
5 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Terengganu MB calls for federal-state special grant for direct state funding
KUALA LUMPUR: An opposition lawmaker has proposed that the federal government introduce a federal-state special grant under a new act to enable direct funding to states for priority projects. Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (PN–Kemaman) said this would allow funds to be channelled directly to states without leakages, bureaucratic hurdles, or delays from federal agencies. "Malaysia should consider moving towards a model of cooperative federalism and fiscal federalism, where solving the people's problems is prioritised over constitutional boundaries that were originally designed to prepare the nation for independence in 1957. "This would require a new approach to policy coordination, project implementation, and resource distribution, including a broader allocation of taxation powers so that states can obtain greater revenue compared to the current framework," he said during the debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP)in the Dewan Rakyat today. Ahmad Samsuri said state governments have limited powers to collect taxes, especially when compared to the corporate and personal income taxes collected by the federal government. "The 13MP should also serve as an opportunity to enhance the powers of the states, or to implement decentralisation in certain aspects and to a certain extent, so that states can progress more swiftly without being influenced by partisan political sentiments. "This is to ensure that if the political alignment of the state and federal governments differs, it does not affect the state's development or the well-being of its people," he said. He also suggested the establishment of a National Development Transformation Commission to review the effectiveness of past Malaysia Plans, audit the current grant system, and explore new mechanisms such as the Equalisation Payment and Fiscal Stabilisation Programme, which have proven effective in countries such as Germany, Canada, and Australia. On other developments, Ahmad Samsuri proposed the establishment of a National Rare Earth Elements (NREE) Centre of Excellence to accelerate the growth of the industry in Malaysia. "The industry is now headed for expansion in five areas, namely mining, refining and separation, development of midstream and downstream industries, preparation for export products, and environmental protection. "This is a positive move, given that the industry is expected to generate significant returns for both the state and the nation, ultimately benefiting the people as a whole. "I propose the establishment of the centre of excellence focusing on advanced material processing, rare earth element metallurgy, and zero-waste recovery to further drive the industry's growth in our country."
New Straits Times
7 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Malaysia records RM3.29bil approved investments in AI for January-June
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has successfully drawn approved investments totalling RM3.29 billion for the artificial intelligence (AI) sector under the Digital Malaysia initiative for the period from January to June this year, with the potential to create approximately 6,920 job opportunities. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the achievement showed investor confidence in Malaysia's potential as a regional AI hub, thus strengthening the country's position in the global digital ecosystem. He said the contribution of AI and technology to the country's gross domestic product in 2023 was 23.5 per cent, and the government targeted the contribution to grow to 25.5 per cent by the end of 2025. "I am confident that this target can be achieved based on positive developments in investments, talent development and the implementation of various AI use cases across sectors," he said. He was replying to a question from Datuk Wira Ku Abd Rahman Ku Ismail (PN-Kubang Pasu) on the progress achieved by the National AI Office so far and what its contribution is to the development of AI. This achievement is in line with the government's efforts to develop the National AI Action Plan 2026-2030, based on data, talent, and infrastructure, to ensure that the benefits of technology can be maximised for the economy and the rakyat.
The Star
7 hours ago
- The Star
Malaysia records RM3.29bil approved investments in AI for January-June
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has successfully drawn approved investments totalling RM3.29 billion for the artificial intelligence (AI) sector under the Digital Malaysia initiative for the period from January to June this year, with the potential to create approximately 6,920 job opportunities. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the achievement showed investor confidence in Malaysia's potential as a regional AI hub, thus strengthening the country's position in the global digital ecosystem. He said the contribution of AI and technology to the country's gross domestic product in 2023 was 23.5 per cent, and the government targeted the contribution to grow to 25.5 per cent by the end of 2025. "I am confident that this target can be achieved based on positive developments in investments, talent development and the implementation of various AI use cases across sectors," he said. He was replying to a question from Datuk Wira Ku Abd Rahman Ku Ismail (PN-Kubang Pasu) on the progress achieved by the National AI Office so far and what its contribution is to the development of AI. This achievement is in line with the government's efforts to develop the National AI Action Plan 2026-2030, based on data, talent, and infrastructure, to ensure that the benefits of technology can be maximised for the economy and the rakyat. - Bernama
