KPKT Submits 14 Proposals For Budget 2027 To Boost Public Well-Being
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has submitted 14 proposed initiatives for the 2027 Budget, focusing on improving the people's quality of life through stronger public infrastructure, flood mitigation, community safety and access to housing.
Its minister, Nga Kor Ming, said the proposals had been comprehensively formulated to ensure that every policy and fiscal allocation channelled by the government would deliver tangible benefits to the people, in line with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's aspirations to develop the nation and enhance public well-being.
"Key areas of focus include infrastructure and local authorities (PBT), disaster management, public safety, sustainability and taxation," he said in a Facebook post today.
He said that in terms of infrastructure and local authorities, the ministry had proposed measures to upgrade public facilities, including local markets and food courts, as well as enhance services provided by local authorities.
For disaster management, the ministry is focusing on improving drainage systems in high-risk areas and flood hotspots, with the aim of transforming them into flood-free zones.
Regarding public safety, the proposals include fire prevention measures, strengthening safety standards for residential infrastructure and the maintenance of firefighting facilities.
Nga said the ministry was also examining measures involving housing tax incentives, climate-resilient urban development and the Home Ownership Campaign to help more Malaysians own homes.
"KPKT remains committed to ensuring that every proposal is feasible, transparent and centred on the fundamental needs of the community, in support of the nation's sustainable development agenda," he said.
He also expressed his appreciation to the civil servants who contributed to the Budget 2027 dialogue session and hoped that the ministry’s proposals would receive due consideration from the Finance Ministry.
Meanwhile, KPKT, in a statement, said the session was part of the preparation process for Budget 2027, aimed at ensuring that every proposal was comprehensively evaluated in terms of priority, implementation effectiveness and impact on the people.
It said that, besides Nga, the session was also attended by Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu, the ministry’s Secretary-General Datuk Dr M. Noor Azman Taib and Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Johan Mahmood Merican, as well as senior officials from the ministry, the Ministry of Finance and the Budget 2027 team.
According to KPKT, the session focused primarily on strengthening public well-being and modernising the quality of the urban environment.
Key priorities discussed included smoother traffic planning, flood mitigation, improvements to local facilities and refurbishment projects for low- and low-medium-cost strata housing.
Discussions also covered the expansion of the MADANI Smart City concept through the use of real-time monitoring technology, the development of quality public recreational spaces, and initiatives to support youth economic activities and community financing funds.
The ministry said eco-friendly taxation policies were also incorporated into the proposals to support more equitable socio-economic development and strengthen urban resilience against climate change.
"The MADANI Government is committed to building an urban environment that is safer, more inclusive and sustainable for the well-being of present and future generations," read the statement.
-- BERNAMA