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Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Hannah Yeoh has stressed the need for rigorous monitoring of enforcement officers combating illegal boarding house operations, warning against potential abuse of power during regulatory inspections.
Authorities in Putrajaya are launching a cleanliness campaign ahead of the 2026 National Day celebration on August 31, urging attendees to dispose of waste responsibly and share responsibility for maintaining the venue.
A new tuition programme aims to help 1,600 SPM candidates in Kuala Lumpur prepare for their exams without financial strain on families. The initiative covers four core subjects across 40 schools.
Minister Hannah Yeoh has refuted viral claims about DBKL's workforce diversity, presenting actual staffing figures and pledging further improvements to recruitment and promotion practices.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Hannah Yeoh has been proclaimed president of the Federal Territories State Scouts Council, announcing RM20,000 in funding for youth scouting activities across the federal territories.
The Desa Tun Razak People's Housing Project has completed a RM9.6 million upgrade, becoming one of 22 finished projects out of 61 planned PPR improvements in Kuala Lumpur under a RM300 million government allocation.
Malaysia's Islamic Religious Department has moved to dispel fears that a new Federal Territory cemetery development involving a private company signals the beginning of commercialised burial services, pledging full government control.
Malaysia's Federal Territories minister clarifies that the Hulu Semenyih Muslim Cemetery project traces back to 2005 planning efforts, addressing urgent burial space shortages in Kuala Lumpur while incorporating traffic relief measures.
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The federal government has unveiled a RM1 million grants programme to breathe new life into Downtown Kuala Lumpur, offering RM30,000 to RM100,000 per approved project to support heritage preservation, local enterprises and cultural practitioners.
Malaysia's Cabinet has instructed the Federal Territories Department to improve governance and accountability within Kuala Lumpur City Hall before pursuing legislative changes to the Federal Capital Act 1960, according to a feasibility study.
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has congratulated former prison officer S. Thiyagaraj on joining the Kuala Lumpur City Advisory Board, highlighting the body's importance in strengthening city governance and public responsiveness.