![Kedah gambling ban: Local authorities instructed to monitor all gambling outlets Kedah gambling ban: Local authorities instructed to monitor all gambling outlets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41672579728_DatukSeriMuhammad.jpg)
Kedah gambling ban: Local authorities instructed to monitor all gambling outlets
PBTs in Kedah have been instructed to monitor all gambling and lottery ticket outlets in the state to ensure they comply with the state government's directive to cease operations.
Sun Jan 01 2023
![Ras Adiba urges PBT to host more tournaments involving PWDs Ras Adiba urges PBT to host more tournaments involving PWDs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71665151826_TBRASADIBA.jpg)
Ras Adiba urges PBT to host more tournaments involving PWDs
PBTs are advised to emulate the MBPJ in organising more tournaments involving PwDs to encourage them to represent the country.
Thu Dec 15 2022
![Empowering PBTs among key priorities of Local Government Development Ministry - Nga Empowering PBTs among key priorities of Local Government Development Ministry - Nga](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670332833_NgaKOrMIng.jpg)
Empowering PBTs among key priorities of Local Government Development Ministry - Nga
Empowering local governments and developing the potential of PBTs are among the seven key priorities of new Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming.
Tue Dec 06 2022
![PBTs have power to ban alcohol sales to Muslims - Idris PBTs have power to ban alcohol sales to Muslims - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41636028635_TBidrisahmad.jpg)
PBTs have power to ban alcohol sales to Muslims - Idris
Local Authorities (PBT) have the power to enforce the ban on the sale of alcoholic drinks to Muslims in the country.
Thu Nov 04 2021
![Local authorities have the power to close factories - Zuraida Local authorities have the power to close factories - Zuraida](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626341320_TBZURAIDAHOUSINGIN.jpg)
Local authorities have the power to close factories - Zuraida
The local authorities (PBTs) have the power to close down factories that violate the COVID-19 SOPs, said Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin.
Thu Jul 15 2021
![PPN Phase Two: Car wash services, morning and farmers' markets can reopen PPN Phase Two: Car wash services, morning and farmers' markets can reopen](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41613957931_FAMA.jpg)
PPN Phase Two: Car wash services, morning and farmers' markets can reopen
Manual, semi-automated and automated car wash services licensed by the PBTs, as well as morning markets and farmers' markets, are allowed to operate in states in Phase Two of the Movement Control.
Tue Jul 06 2021
![PBTs instructed to take stern action against pubs, nightclubs - Ismail Sabri PBTs instructed to take stern action against pubs, nightclubs - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81608369846_PARTY.jpg)
PBTs instructed to take stern action against pubs, nightclubs - Ismail Sabri
The power is with the state and the real power lies in the (PBTs) districts.
Sat Dec 19 2020
![Selangor to scrutinise guidelines for reopening of barber shops, salons Selangor to scrutinise guidelines for reopening of barber shops, salons](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41591586652_guntingrambut.jpg)
Selangor to scrutinise guidelines for reopening of barber shops, salons
Amirudin said he would hold a meeting with all local authorities (PBTs) in the state to discuss about the matter including the operational aspects of the businesses.
Mon Jun 08 2020
![Transformation plan for PBTs to be implemented soon Transformation plan for PBTs to be implemented soon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-08/81376280768_295x200.jpg)
Transformation plan for PBTs to be implemented soon
The plan champions transparency in policy-making processes, and planning and implementing of development programmes for the people at grassroots level.
Fri May 16 2014