![Over RM1.2 bln allocated for rural roads - Mahdzir Over RM1.2 bln allocated for rural roads - Mahdzir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660383613_MahdzirKhalid.jpg)
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
![KPLB to build new houses for 17 families affected by Baling floods KPLB to build new houses for 17 families affected by Baling floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657810730_TBMAHDZIRKHALID.jpg)
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
![Rural Ministry's TVET initiative provides youth with higher education opportunities Rural Ministry's TVET initiative provides youth with higher education opportunities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41656164090_EKSPOTVETKPLB.jpg)
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
![RM10 mln allocated by Rural Development Ministry for income-generating programme this year RM10 mln allocated by Rural Development Ministry for income-generating programme this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644755517_MahdzirKhalid.jpg)
RM10 mln allocated by Rural Development Ministry for income-generating programme this year
The Rural Development Ministry (KPLB) says it has prepared an allocation of RM10 million for its income-generating programme this year.
Sun Feb 13 2022
![Desa Lestari programme able to empower rural communities Desa Lestari programme able to empower rural communities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644591746_TBmahdzirkhalid.jpg)
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
![KPLB to adopt Bentong for post-flood recovery activities - Mahdzir KPLB to adopt Bentong for post-flood recovery activities - Mahdzir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81640788119_TBMAHDZIRKHALID.jpg)
KPLB to adopt Bentong for post-flood recovery activities - Mahdzir
The Rural Development Ministry (KPLB) has made Bentong district an adopted flood-affected area to carry out post-flood recovery activities, said its minister, Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
Wed Dec 29 2021
![Rural Development Ministry allocates RM4 million in immediate aid to flood victims Rural Development Ministry allocates RM4 million in immediate aid to flood victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61639922304_PendudukKampungBel.jpg)
Rural Development Ministry allocates RM4 million in immediate aid to flood victims
The Rural Development Ministry (KPLB) has allocated RM4 million in immediate assistance in the form of food baskets to flood victims in several states.
Sun Dec 19 2021
![Rural Development Ministry to settle COVID-19 vaccinations for Orang Asli by November Rural Development Ministry to settle COVID-19 vaccinations for Orang Asli by November](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61628844818_DatukSeriAbdulRah.jpg)
Rural Development Ministry to settle COVID-19 vaccinations for Orang Asli by November
The Rural Development Ministry (KPLB) is aiming to complete COVID-19 vaccinations for Orang Asli communities throughout the country by November.
Sat Sep 18 2021
![Rural Development Ministry to give RM5.4 mln aid to COVID-affected entrepreneurs Rural Development Ministry to give RM5.4 mln aid to COVID-affected entrepreneurs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71623695765_MenteriPembangunan.jpg)
Rural Development Ministry to give RM5.4 mln aid to COVID-affected entrepreneurs
Minister of Rural Development Datuk Dr Abd Latiff Ahmad said the aid package will be given from August to December 2021 and will benefit 3,815 people.
Fri Jul 16 2021
![Digital Mersing: KPLB's community digitalisation initiative Digital Mersing: KPLB's community digitalisation initiative](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61618103512_DigitalMersing.jpg)
Digital Mersing: KPLB's community digitalisation initiative
Abdul Latiff said that through the initiative, it is hoped that at least 100 rural entrepreneurs in the district would be registered with Digital Mersing before June.
Sun Apr 11 2021
![Rural Development Ministry to help promote rural tourism products Rural Development Ministry to help promote rural tourism products](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51599392645_AbdulRahmanMohamad.jpg)
Rural Development Ministry to help promote rural tourism products
The Rural Development Ministry says it is ready to work with the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry to promote rural tourism products.
Thu Mar 18 2021
![PdPR: Three ministries collaborate to solve Orang Asli students challenges PdPR: Three ministries collaborate to solve Orang Asli students challenges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51612227757_sumbangan.jpg)
PdPR: Three ministries collaborate to solve Orang Asli students challenges
The collaboration is aimed to address two problems identified, namely, poor internet access and lack of devices such as computers and smartphones.
Tue Feb 02 2021
![Govt allocates RM2.6 million for sanitation in Putrajaya Govt allocates RM2.6 million for sanitation in Putrajaya](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81586241362_TBPUTRAJAYA.jpg)
Govt allocates RM2.6 million for sanitation in Putrajaya
The sanitation process has to be carried out regularly at the country's administrative centre because it is frequented by the public.
Mon Oct 19 2020
![Rural Development Ministry upgrading internet access in rural areas Rural Development Ministry upgrading internet access in rural areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61600603984_KUALAKEJIR.jpg)
Rural Development Ministry upgrading internet access in rural areas
Internet facilities are urgently needed in the new norms, in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak, as many activities are being conducted online.
Sun Sep 20 2020
![Reallocation of appropriated Expenditure Bill 2020 tabled for first reading Reallocation of appropriated Expenditure Bill 2020 tabled for first reading](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61585979811_ZafrulTengkuAbdul.jpg)
Reallocation of appropriated Expenditure Bill 2020 tabled for first reading
The Supply (Reallocation of Appropriated Expenditure) Bill 2020 has been tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today to apply for additional expenditure for services this year.
Tue Jul 21 2020