Ipoh: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) remains committed to enhancing public amenities through the implementation of infrastructure upgrading projects at the Greentown Utama Food Court here. Its minister Nga Kor Ming announced that the upgrade project, with an allocation of RM200,000, benefits about 25 stall operators as well as local visitors.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the project is part of a RM60 million allocation for the implementation of 200 food court upgrading projects nationwide, which are expected to be fully completed by the end of this year. Nga highlighted another successful project at the Stadium Perak food court, stating that it is now very attractive under the Canning state constituency. He emphasized KPKT's ongoing collaboration with the Ipoh City Council to upgrade all local authorities.
The announcement was made at a press conference after the officiation of the Greentown Utama Food Court upgrading project, attended by KPKT Secretary-General Datuk Dr M Noor Azman Taib and Ipoh Mayor Zamakhshari Hanipah. The upgrading works commenced in August 2025 and were fully completed on January 31, involving repainting works, installation of industrial fans (heli fans), and replacement of new tables and chairs for users' comfort.
Additionally, Nga stated that road resurfacing works in residential areas across Perak, worth RM40 million, have been fully completed.