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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.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM honours 16 officials on Civil Services Day
Bhopal : CM Mohan Yadav said on Monday that civil service is not merely a profession, but a powerful and effective medium of public service. He was addressing the Civil Services Day 2025 ceremony at the RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration and Management. He presented the Chief Minister's Excellence Award to 16 civil servants: Madhav Prasad Patel (secondary teacher), Aditi Garg (former CEO, Ayushman Bharat-Niramayam Yojana), Indira Dangi (teacher), Sharda Dudwe (secondary teacher), Alok Pauranik (primary teacher), Chandramohan Thakur (former MD, Housing Development Corporation), Yashpal Singh (principal) , Sanjay Joshi (MD, discom), Amit Tomar (former MD, West Zone discom) , Rishav Gupta (former collector, Dewas), Ganesh Shankar Mishra (former MD, MP Discom), Divyank Singh (Ex CEO, Smart City Project, Indore), Praveen Singh Adhayach (Ex collector, Sehore), Prof Bela Sachdeva (assistant professor), Bhupendra Kumar Choudhary (secondary teacher), and Sheela Dahima (addl secy, dept of education).
