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Sinar Daily
23-05-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
From RM15,000 to RM25,000: MyKiosk 2.0 gets solar panels, hydraulic windows
Following the positive reception of MyKiosk 1.0, 18 upgrades were made, including modular installation (fully detachable units), solar panels with batteries and sloped roofing. New MyKiosk 2.0 units come with higher price tag, enhanced design SHAH ALAM - The cost of MyKiosk 2.0 units has increased compared to MyKiosk 1.0, reflecting significant upgrades made in response to feedback from traders and local authorities (PBTs). Launched four months ago, a MyKiosk 2.0 unit is now priced at RM25,000, up from RM15,000 for the MyKiosk 1.0 programme introduced in 2023. MyKiosk is a KPKT initiative that helps small traders get licences and provides them with a better, more comfortable place to do business. The Local Government Department (JKT) under the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) clarified that, following the positive reception of MyKiosk 1.0, 18 upgrades were made, including modular installation (fully detachable units), solar panels with batteries and sloped roofing. KPKT also stated that funding for the project was allocated to PBTs based on the cost outlined in the Letter of Acceptance (SST), which had been approved during the PBT-level Price Committee Meeting (JKSH). 'The increase in cost to RM25,000 reflects design specification upgrades that make the kiosks more user-friendly. 'These now feature larger solar energy systems, upgraded electrical systems with LED lighting for better illumination, hydraulic windows, and adjustable shelving for product arrangement," the department said. These enhancements respond to complaints and suggestions received during the MyKiosk 1.0 phase. Despite the added features, rental rates remain affordable, not exceeding RM300 per month. KPKT clarified that a total of 7,243 MyKiosk units were supplied nationwide through 349 contractors for MyKiosk 1.0 and 446 contractors for MyKiosk 2.0. The project is designed to benefit 133 PBTs and create opportunities for 795 local contractors involved in kiosk supply. 'The occupancy rate of the kiosks depends largely on the availability of vendors willing to start businesses and the selection of strategic locations. 'However, we do not object to PBTs relocating underperforming kiosks to more strategic areas to support small traders and help them generate income," KPKT said. More Like This
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Johor allocates RM213mil for 353 flood management projects
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Johor government has allocated RM213 million for the implementation of 353 flood management projects in flood hotspot areas, involving 16 local government authorities (PBTs) since 2023. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said that for 2025 alone, the state government has allocated RM106.2 million to implement 104 projects in flood hotspots involving 16 PBTs. He said the Johor Bahru City Council received the highest allocation of RM42.4 million to implement 16 flood management projects, followed by the Iskandar Puteri City Council (RM36.1 million; 13 projects), Pasir Gudang City Council (RM9.1 million; 16 million) and the Kulai Municipal Council (RM5.7 million; 15 projects). Implementation of the projects involved, among others, upgrading reservoirs, building small dams along drains and raising the drain walls to avoid flooding in the low-lying areas, he said, adding that the methods for solving the flood issue vary from area to area. Apart from that, he said, there also needs to be control in terms of development. "We have found over the past three years that among the causes of areas that used to be flood-free but are now flooded is because of uncontrolled development," he told reporters here today. Jafni said there was also a need to improve the conditions and specifications for drainage and flood management in planning permission in line with the rapid pace of development and changing rainfall patterns. "The specifications given to these developers are specifications that are 10, 15 years old and are not relevant to the amount of rainfall that falls now, which has increased five or six times. "If we control the development part, and we solve these flood hotspot areas, InsyaAllah, the (flood) problems can be resolved," he said.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Johor allocates RM213 million for 353 flood management projects in 16 PBT
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Johor government has allocated RM213 million for the implementation of 353 flood management projects in flood hotspot areas, involving 16 local government authorities (PBTs) since 2023. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said that for 2025 alone, the state government has allocated RM106.2 million to implement 104 projects in flood hotspots involving 16 PBTs. He said the Johor Bahru City Council received the highest allocation of RM42.4 million to implement 16 flood management projects, followed by the Iskandar Puteri City Council (RM36.1 million; 13 projects), Pasir Gudang City Council (RM9.1 million; 16 million) and the Kulai Municipal Council (RM5.7 million; 15 projects). Implementation of the projects involved, among others, upgrading reservoirs, building small dams along drains and raising the drain walls to avoid flooding in the low-lying areas, he said, adding that the methods for solving the flood issue vary from area to area. Apart from that, he said, there also needs to be control in terms of development. 'We have found over the past three years that among the causes of areas that used to be flood-free but are now flooded is because of uncontrolled development,' he told a press conference here today. Mohd Jafni said there was also a need to improve the conditions and specifications for drainage and flood management in planning permission in line with the rapid pace of development and changing rainfall patterns. 'The specifications given to these developers are specifications that are 10, 15 years old and are not relevant to the amount of rainfall that falls now, which has increased five or six times. 'If we control the development part, and we solve these flood hotspot areas, InsyaAllah, the (flood) problems can be resolved,' he said.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Johor allocates RM213m for 353 flood management projects in 16 PBT
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Johor government has allocated RM213 million for the implementation of 353 flood management projects in flood hotspot areas, involving 16 local government authorities (PBTs) since 2023. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said that for 2025 alone, the state government has allocated RM106.2 million to implement 104 projects in flood hotspots involving 16 PBTs. He said the Johor Bahru City Council received the highest allocation of RM42.4 million to implement 16 flood management projects, followed by the Iskandar Puteri City Council (RM36.1 million; 13 projects), Pasir Gudang City Council (RM9.1 million; 16 million) and the Kulai Municipal Council (RM5.7 million; 15 projects). Implementation of the projects involved, among others, upgrading reservoirs, building small dams along drains and raising the drain walls to avoid flooding in the low-lying areas, he said, adding that the methods for solving the flood issue vary from area to area. Apart from that, he said, there also needs to be control in terms of development. 'We have found over the past three years that among the causes of areas that used to be flood-free but are now flooded is because of uncontrolled development,' he told a press conference here today. Mohd Jafni said there was also a need to improve the conditions and specifications for drainage and flood management in planning permission in line with the rapid pace of development and changing rainfall patterns. 'The specifications given to these developers are specifications that are 10, 15 years old and are not relevant to the amount of rainfall that falls now, which has increased five or six times. 'If we control the development part, and we solve these flood hotspot areas, InsyaAllah, the (flood) problems can be resolved,' he said.
Barnama
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Johor Allocates RM213 Million For 353 Flood Management Projects In 16 PBT
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Johor government has allocated RM213 million for the implementation of 353 flood management projects in flood hotspot areas, involving 16 local government authorities (PBTs) since 2023. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said that for 2025 alone, the state government has allocated RM106.2 million to implement 104 projects in flood hotspots involving 16 PBTs. He said the Johor Bahru City Council received the highest allocation of RM42.4 million to implement 16 flood management projects, followed by the Iskandar Puteri City Council (RM36.1 million; 13 projects), Pasir Gudang City Council (RM9.1 million; 16 million) and the Kulai Municipal Council (RM5.7 million; 15 projects). Implementation of the projects involved, among others, upgrading reservoirs, building small dams along drains and raising the drain walls to avoid flooding in the low-lying areas, he said, adding that the methods for solving the flood issue vary from area to area. Apart from that, he said, there also needs to be control in terms of development. 'We have found over the past three years that among the causes of areas that used to be flood-free but are now flooded is because of uncontrolled development,' he told a press conference here today. Mohd Jafni said there was also a need to improve the conditions and specifications for drainage and flood management in planning permission in line with the rapid pace of development and changing rainfall patterns. 'The specifications given to these developers are specifications that are 10, 15 years old and are not relevant to the amount of rainfall that falls now, which has increased five or six times. 'If we control the development part, and we solve these flood hotspot areas, Insya-Allah, the (flood) problems can be resolved,' he said.
