Rural development programmes should be relevant to current needs
The government needs to examine the effectiveness of all the rural development programmes being implemented to ensure they were relevant and met the needs of the current target group.
Wed Feb 01 2023
KKDW: Ahmad Zahid to focus on rural disparity, economic potential
Rural development in Malaysia is not aimed at urbanising regions or rural areas and (also) not a process of urbanisation, Ahmad Zahid said.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Budget 2023 empowers rural families - Ministry
Budget 2023 can empower rural families, said Deputy Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad.
Sat Oct 08 2022
Over RM1.2 bln allocated for rural roads - Mahdzir
The Rural Development Ministry (KPLB) has allocated over RM1.2 billion for the Rural Road Programme (JALB) nationwide in efforts to provide a better rural-to-urban road network system.
Sat Sep 24 2022
Sabah minister who fainted while delivering speech in stable condition
Sabah Rural Development Minister Datuk Jahid Jahim, who fainted while delivering a speech at an event in Pitas today is now in stable condition.
Sat Aug 27 2022
Students involved in bullying case at Kuantan MRSM transferred - Hasbi
The students involved in a bullying case at the Kuantan MRSM recently have been transferred, said Deputy Rural Development Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah.
Mon Aug 22 2022
Sufficient allocation to send MARA-sponsored students abroad - Mahdzir
MARA has a sufficient allocation to continue sponsoring students to further their studies abroad, said Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
Sat Aug 06 2022
MARA-sponsored students living allowance paper to be presented to Cabinet soon
The working paper on the living allowance of students sponsored by MARA will be presented to the Cabinet at the end of this month, said Rural Development Minister, Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Prosperous Village Aspiration: KPLB committed to village and rural development sustainability
The sustainability of villages and rural communities will continue to be strengthened through the implementation of the Prosperous Village Aspiration programme.
Tue Jul 26 2022
KPLB to draw up new guidelines for PPRT, Dewan Rakyat told
The Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) will draw up new guidelines to ensure that the Hardcore Poor Housing Projects (PPRT) can be carried out this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Mon Jul 25 2022
KPLB to build new houses for 17 families affected by Baling floods
The Rural Development Ministry (KPLB) will build new houses for 17 families who lost their homes in the floods and water surge phenomenon in Kupang on July 4.
Thu Jul 14 2022
KPLB awaiting MOF's approval to increase allowance of Kemas kindergarten assistants
The Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) is waiting for the approval of the Finance Ministry (MOF) to increase the allowance of Community Development Department (Kemas) kindergarten assistants.
Sun Jun 26 2022
Rural Ministry's TVET initiative provides youth with higher education opportunities
The TVET initiative under the Rural Development Ministry (KPLB) provides opportunities for trainees who lack academic qualifications to further their studies.
Sat Jun 25 2022
Ministry to scrutinise memorandum on rising cost of living of MARA students
The memorandum on the rising cost of living faced by MARA scholars in the UK will be scrutinised, said the Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
Tue Jun 14 2022
KPLB to carry out SKoD programme in 182 constituencies
The Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) is to implement the Sahabat Komuniti Desa (SKoD) programme in 182 parliamentary constituencies in rural areas starting this year.
Sun Apr 24 2022