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PEDi managers, assistant managers to get extra RM500 in allowance beginning next year
Budget 2024 has allocated RM25 million for empowering the role of PEDi to help build local communities.
Wed Nov 29 2023
![8,330 KRTs set up nationwide to empower local communities - Halimah 8,330 KRTs set up nationwide to empower local communities - Halimah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663499960_KPN.jpg)
8,330 KRTs set up nationwide to empower local communities - Halimah
A total of 8,330 KRTs have been set up nationwide to empower local communities, said National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique.
Sun Sep 18 2022
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Desa Lestari programme able to empower rural communities
The Desa Lestari programme, an initiative of the Rural Development Ministry, has succeeded in empowering local communities to plan and successfully implement development projects in rural areas.
Fri Feb 11 2022
![Dangerous conditions around rivers in 5 states Dangerous conditions around rivers in 5 states](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81641284967_TampinBanjir.jpg)
Dangerous conditions around rivers in 5 states
JPS is on high alert as rivers in Pahang, Selangor, Johor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka have crossed the danger level and is advising local communities to instructions from the authorities.
Tue Jan 04 2022
![Govt to review policy involving foreigners in the country - Hamzah Govt to review policy involving foreigners in the country - Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41618002974_HamzahZainudin.jpg)
Govt to review policy involving foreigners in the country - Hamzah
The Home Ministry will review and issue a policy involving foreigners to resolve problems that arise which have an impact on local communities.
Tue Jun 15 2021
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MCMC empowers 1,064 Community Internet Centres nationwide
The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (MCMC) is empowering 1,064 community internet centres (PIK) nationwide to become digital transformation centres for local communities.
Tue Sep 22 2020
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MCA will field candidates picked by the people
MCA always conducted surveys on the candidates who could work and were liked by the local communities to ensure the best decisions could be made for the Chinese community.
Sun Oct 22 2017
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Sabah govt considering reward for wildlife whistleblowers
The move would hopefully increase awareness and sense of responsibility of the local communities in the protection and conservation of wildlife.
Tue Oct 03 2017
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Ongkili urges locals in Kota Marudu to join cooperatives
Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili has urged local communities in Kota Marudu to participate in cooperatives to improve and uplift their economic status.
Fri Feb 24 2017
![WhatsApp groups aid local communities combat crime WhatsApp groups aid local communities combat crime](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/51459436185_WhatsApp.jpg)
WhatsApp groups aid local communities combat crime
The use of communications technology like the WhatsApp messenger, which enables the formation of chat groups, has become one of the latest measures to combat crime.
Thu Jan 19 2017