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The Sun
08-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
KL gears up for 58th Asean Ministerial Meeting
KUALA LUMPUR: The metropolis is gearing up to impress as Asean foreign ministers descend on the country's capital. Kuala Lumpur is rolling out the red carpet as it prepares to host Asean foreign ministers from July 8 to 11 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, with the city aiming to project a polished image as Malaysia holds this year's Asean chairmanship. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said KL City Hall is spearheading logistics and city preparations for the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting – from safety to street-level cleanliness. 'We're not just welcoming high-level delegates, we're showcasing Kuala Lumpur to the region. 'City Hall is working closely with multiple agencies to ensure everything runs smoothly, and that the city leaves a strong impression,' Zaliha told reporters after presenting keys to 10 Dapur Digital (cloud kitchen) entrepreneurs at Menara DBKL yesterday. Efforts to spruce up the city are already in full swing, but the minister stressed that maintaining cleanliness is not just the job of local authorities. 'We've launched several initiatives involving City Hall, local communities, NGOs, hotels and student volunteers. Cleanliness is a shared responsibility – it's not just up to the council.' The 58th Asean Ministerial Meeting (AMM) will see foreign ministers from 10 member states – Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam – gather in Kuala Lumpur. Timor-Leste's foreign minister will also attend as the country pushes for full Asean membership. On the Dapur Digital initiative, the minister said the five pilot digital kitchens launched last year had shown strong results. As of end-May, the combined sales of digital kitchens at the People's Housing Projects in five sites – Intan Baiduri, Wangsa Sari, Kerinchi, Kampung Limau and Setapak Jaya – had surpassed RM1.08 million. 'This is clear proof that when given the opportunity, our people can thrive. 'Building on this success, Budget 2025 has allocated RM5 million to roll out 25 more digital kitchens nationwide. Ten of these will be in KL, positioning the Federal Territory as the frontrunner in this initiative,' said Zaliha. The 10 KL sites are: Seri Semarak, Hiliran Ampang, Seri Alam, Raya Permai, Kampung Muhibbah, Taman Mulia, Beringin, Pangsapuri Sentul Utara, PA Sri Kedah and PA Seri Perlis II. The Dapur Digital initiative serves, not only as modern community kitchens, but also as food processing hubs, e-commerce spaces, skills training centres and venues for community activities.
The Star
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
10 more cloud kitchen participants in KL receive keys
Dr Zaliha (third from left) presenting one of the Dapur Digital participants with a mock key. — Courtesy photo TEN additional Dapur Digital (cloud kitchens) have been officially set up in Kuala Lumpur. Their number now stands at 15 as five were initially established at People's Housing Projects in February last year. Dapur Digital operates as a food preparation facility and economic hub, enabling micro-entrepreneurs to leverage technology to expand their market reach through digital platforms. Under Budget 2025, the government announced the setting up of 30 cloud kitchens to help lower income groups. Social enterprise Pepper Labs introduced the initiative jointly with the Prime Minister's Department, Finance Ministry, Yayasan Hasanah under Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). Pepper Labs managing director Thanaselan Rajendran said the 10 new cloud kitchens were part of Phase I of the expansion plan. 'All 15 kitchens have started functioning,' he said at a handover ceremony at Menara DBKL 1. Thanaselan added that the five cloud kitchens established last year had successfully earned more than RM1.2mil in sales. 'This is the result of the firm collaboration between government agencies and entrepreneurs running the kitchens. 'We hope for more allocation to be given to this initiative in Budget 2026 to enable more kitchens to be set up. 'There are many PPRs in Kuala Lumpur and 15 kitchens are insufficient.' At the event, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa presented mock keys to the 10 new Dapur Digital participants. In her speech, Dr Zaliha asked Pepper Labs to help cloud kitchen entrepreneurs obtain halal certification from Malaysia Islamic Development Department. 'The halal industry has a big potential, given that it is projected to contribute up to 8.1% of Malaysia's gross domestic product this year,' she said. The export revenue of halal products is also expected to reach RM56bil this year. 'On a global level, it is also projected that the halal industry would expand to RM22.34 trillion by 2030. 'Hence, obtaining halal certification can really help these entrepreneurs expand their business,' she said.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Five PPRs, 147 flats to undergo fire checks after blaze kills boy
MELAKA: The Fire and Rescue Department will conduct full-scale enforcement operations to strengthen fire safety systems across all People's Housing Projects (PPRs) and flats in the state after a fire claimed the life of a four-year-old boy at PPR Krubong here. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department director, Assistant Fire Commissioner Mohd Zaidi Ma'at, said the inspections would identify and eliminate fire hazards at the premises, including faulty fire safety equipment such as hydrants, hose reels and extinguishers, whether due to lack of maintenance or acts of vandalism. "I have instructed officers to carry out thorough inspections at all apartment blocks in Melaka to ensure that firefighting equipment is in good condition and fully operational during emergencies," said Zaidi. "We have identified five PPRs and 147 apartment buildings to be included in the operation. "The inspections will begin this week, and a comprehensive report will be compiled for all premises involved," he said at a press conference after officiating the JBPM Melaka 2025 Fire Organisation Seminar at a resort here yesterday," he added. The event was officiated by Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management senior deputy executive councillor, Datuk Zulkiflee Mohd Zin. Also present was Fire and Rescue Department deputy director-general (development), Othman Abdullah. Mohd Zaidi said legal action could be taken under Section 8 of the Fire Services Act 1988 (Act 341) for the removal of fire hazards if it was found that residents had vandalised firefighting systems or equipment at PPRs or flats. "I urge Joint Management Bodies (JMBs) and building management to set up community fire brigades or safety organisations to carry out preliminary inspections of fire safety systems at their premises," he said.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Five PPRs, 147 flats in Melaka to undergo fire checks
MELAKA: The Fire and Rescue Department will conduct full-scale enforcement operations to strengthen fire safety systems across all People's Housing Projects (PPRs) and flats in the state. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department director, Assistant Fire Commissioner Mohd Zaidi Ma'at, said the inspections would identify and eliminate fire hazards at the premises, including faulty fire safety equipment such as hydrants, hose reels and extinguishers, whether due to lack of maintenance or acts of vandalism. Zaidi said the initiative followed a recent fire incident at PPR Krubong which claimed the life of a four-year-old boy. "I have instructed officers to carry out thorough inspections at all apartment blocks in Melaka to ensure that firefighting equipment is in good condition and fully operational during emergencies. "We have identified five PPRs and 147 apartment buildings to be included in the operation. "The inspections will begin this week, and a comprehensive report will be compiled for all premises involved," he said at a press conference after officiating the JBPM Melaka 2025 Fire Organisation Seminar at a resort here yesterday. The event was officiated by Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management senior deputy executive councillor, Datuk Zulkiflee Mohd Zin. Also present was Fire and Rescue Department deputy director-general (development), Othman Abdullah. Mohd Zaidi said legal action could be taken under Section 8 of the Fire Services Act 1988 (Act 341) for the removal of fire hazards if it was found that residents had vandalised firefighting systems or equipment at PPRs or flats. "I urge Joint Management Bodies (JMBs) and building management to set up community fire brigades or safety organisations to carry out preliminary inspections of fire safety systems at their premises," he said.
