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The Star
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Housing Ministry reviving staff excellence awards
PUTRAJAYA: Wanting to further improve its delivery and services to the people, the Housing and Local Government Ministry is bringing back its excellence awards for staff members. Minister Nga Kor Ming (pic), who announced this, said the country needs a dynamic civil service that is able to address issues both retrospectively and prospectively. 'An excellent working culture in the civil service is the foundation to national development. The Housing and Local Government Ministry is not just a policy implementer but a key driver of community transformation and urban well-being in the administration today. 'Through the values instilled, the ministry has created a strong ecosystem between the government, local governments, media practitioners and the community, which is based on trust and shared responsibility,' Nga told a press conference here yesterday. Under the ministerial staff category named Minister's Excellence Awards (AKM 2025), there will be six individual categories, two group categories and another for town council officers. Staff members can file submissions from now till Sept 16 through the ministry's official website. Winners stand to receive cash prizes of up to RM20,000, appreciation certificates, trophies and short-term courses in renowned foreign universities such as Harvard and Melbourne Business School for selected categories, the minister added. Nga also announced a separate award for the media named the Media Excellence Awards (AKeMedia) with eight categories. He said AKeMedia is open to local media practitioners who must submit work published between Sept 1, 2024 and Aug 31, 2025. Winners will receive a trophy and RM3,000 cash prize. The AKeMedia, held in collaboration with the Malaysian Press Institute, aims to recognise and elevate the continued role of media in publicising the ministry's agenda. 'The media does not just deliver the news, but also crafts perception and builds public confidence on government policies,' added Nga. Submissions for AKeMedia will close on Sept 5.
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
KPKT To Lodge Police Reports Over Fake News On MyKiosk Project
PUTRAJAYA, May 20 (Bernama) -- The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) will file police reports and complaints to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) following the circulation of several videos and false news regarding the MyKiosk project. Its minister Nga Kor Ming said he has instructed the Local Government Department (JKT) to identify the individuals or parties spreading the fake news. 'The ministry's staff are actively compiling all the videos spreading false information. If you want to spread fake news, go ahead, but we will also take stern action," he told the media after the pre-launch ceremony of the Minister's Excellence Awards (AKM) and Media Excellence Awards (AKeMedia) 2025 here today. Nga said the ministry will lodge a complaint with the MCMC to enable an investigation under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. When asked about calls for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to intervene and investigate the MyKiosk project, Nga said he is ready to cooperate if an investigation is conducted. Responding to allegations that KPKT appointed its own contractors for the MyKiosk installations, Nga clarified that the claim is untrue, as all 795 contractors involved were appointed by 156 local authorities (PBTs) nationwide. According to Nga, the ministry only provides funding, while the PBTs handle other aspects such as contractor selection, kiosk location and vendor management. On claims that the cost of MyKiosk units is too high, Nga explained that the cost is justified due to upgrades in the MyKiosk 2.0 model, which now includes features like solar panels and long-lasting batteries, LED lighting, ambient LED lights, LED signage, portable batteries, adjustable shelves, fans, hydraulic windows, and roof heat insulation. 'The RM25,000 per kiosk is a ceiling price set by KPKT, so contractors must offer a price lower than the ceiling,' he said.
Malay Mail
20-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Nga Kor Ming invites MACC chief to ‘tea' as MyKiosk faces overspending allegations
PUTRAJAYA, May 20 — Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming today said the ministry is fully open to being investigated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over public concerns surrounding the MyKiosk 2.0 project that aims to back small traders to be more sustainable. The MACC's potential involvement follows growing public scrutiny over claims of inflated kiosk prices under the MyKiosk 2.0 programme. 'I would like to invite Tan Sri Azam Baki (chief commissioner of MACC) to my office for tea (to discuss further),' Nga was quoted as saying by the New Straits Times after the pre-launch of the Minister's Excellence Award and the Ministry's Media Excellence Awards here. MyKiosk initiative came under fire for alleged mismanagement or overspending after claims that each kiosk cost RM25,000. Nga said that RM25,000 is the ceiling price, and actual costs have gone as low as RM13,000 through open bidding by local councils. He said the price increase under the upgraded version was due to significant design improvements, including solar panels, LED lights, fans, kitchen modules and portable batteries. 'These are Malaysia's first green energy micro-business kiosks,' he said. Upgrades in MyKiosk 2.0 also include better battery systems, modular solar setups, reinforced structures and hydraulic windows. Nga said the ministry has been transparent, with 156 local authorities receiving kiosks to assist targeted communities. Johor received the most kiosks, totalling 1,185 units. He also said the programme has received strong support from single mothers who credit it with helping them sustain livelihoods. Nga warned of legal action against those who spread false claims about the project on social media. 'We are actively gathering video evidence,' he was quoted as saying. He said spreading false information is a criminal offence under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and that the ministry would file complaints to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission for legal action.
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Nga: No issue with probe into MyKiosk initiative
PUTRAJAYA: Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the ministry is open to investigation by any authority, including the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), over the MyKiosk pricing controversy. "I would like to invite Tan Sri Azam Baki (chief commissioner of MACC) to my office for tea (to discuss further)," he said after the pre-launch of the Minister's Excellence Award and the Ministry's Media Excellence Awards today. Nga also said that the ministry would lodge reports with the police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission against individuals spreading false information on social media about its MyKiosk initiative. "We are actively gathering video evidence. Reports will be made to the MCMC under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and to the police under the Penal Code, as spreading false information is a criminal offence. "If you dare to spread fake news, we will take action. You will be held accountable," he warned. The ministry has defended the MyKiosk project and has dismissed claims that it has become a white elephant. The MyKiosk programme aims to support street vendors by providing proper facilities at minimal cost. Nga had also clarified that the increase in the cost of kiosks to RM25,000 each under the MyKiosk 2.0 programme is due to significant design improvements aimed at of small traders Nga said the ministry had been transparent about the MyKiosk project, with 156 local authorities already receiving kiosk allocations to support targeted communities. The widely quoted RM25,000 per kiosk is only a ceiling price, he said, adding that "local councils are free to appoint contractors through open bidding, with some kiosks reportedly costing as low as RM13,000 to RM15,000." Nga said these kiosks are equipped with solar panels, fans, LED lighting, kitchen modules and portable batteries, making them Malaysia's first green energy micro-business infrastructure. In the upgraded MyKiosk 2.0 version, he said improvements include better battery life, modular solar systems, improved roofing, hydraulic windows, and reinforced structures. Nga said the state that received the highest number of kiosks is Johor, with a total of 1,185 kiosks. The project has received strong support, especially from single mothers who credit it for helping them sustain their livelihoods, he said. "We will continue to intensify efforts to support the people. The welfare of the rakyat remains a top priority for the Madani government," Nga added.
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Nga: MyKiosk pricing can be investigated
PUTRAJAYA: Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the ministry is open to investigation by any authority, including the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), over the MyKiosk pricing controversy. "I would like to invite Tan Sri Azam Baki (chief commissioner of MACC) to my office for tea (to discuss further)," he said after the pre-launch of the Minister's Excellence Award and the Ministry's Media Excellence Awards today. Nga also said that the ministry would lodge reports with the police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission against individuals spreading false information on social media about its MyKiosk initiative. "We are actively gathering video evidence. Reports will be made to the MCMC under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and to the police under the Penal Code, as spreading false information is a criminal offence. "If you dare to spread fake news, we will take action. You will be held accountable," he warned. The ministry has defended the MyKiosk project and has dismissed claims that it has become a white elephant. The MyKiosk programme aims to support street vendors by providing proper facilities at minimal cost. Nga had also clarified that the increase in the cost of kiosks to RM25,000 each under the MyKiosk 2.0 programme is due to significant design improvements aimed at of small traders Nga said the ministry had been transparent about the MyKiosk project, with 156 local authorities already receiving kiosk allocations to support targeted communities. The widely quoted RM25,000 per kiosk is only a ceiling price, he said, adding that "local councils are free to appoint contractors through open bidding, with some kiosks reportedly costing as low as RM13,000 to RM15,000." Nga said these kiosks are equipped with solar panels, fans, LED lighting, kitchen modules and portable batteries, making them Malaysia's first green energy micro-business infrastructure. In the upgraded MyKiosk 2.0 version, he said improvements include better battery life, modular solar systems, improved roofing, hydraulic windows, and reinforced structures. Nga said the state that received the highest number of kiosks is Johor, with a total of 1,185 kiosks. The project has received strong support, especially from single mothers who credit it for helping them sustain their livelihoods, he said. "We will continue to intensify efforts to support the people. The welfare of the rakyat remains a top priority for the Madani government," Nga added.
