Kuala lumpur: A total of RM115.1 million has been approved to hold community programmes involving various community wellbeing initiatives in urban areas throughout this year. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming announced that through this allocation, 3,472 programmes organised by the Community Wellbeing Division (BSK) under the ministry were implemented in collaboration with local authorities, KPKT agencies, and strategic partners.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, among the programmes implemented were the Urban Poverty Eradication Programme (PPKB), which involved an allocation of RM61.8 million, and the Urban Community Sustainability Programme (PKKB) with an allocation of RM2.02 million. The Local Agenda 21 (LA21) programme was implemented with an allocation of RM980,000, while the Community Consensus Secretariat (PSMK) received RM304,000.

Under the initiative to maintain Non-Muslim Houses of Worship (RIBI), a total of RM50 million has been channeled, benefiting 413 RIBIs. Minister Nga stated that the implementation of these community well-being programmes proves that no community is marginalised. He emphasized that the synergy between KPKT, PBT, and state governments demonstrates that transformation can be achieved for the good of the people.

Nga further remarked that this success story of KPKT reflects their commitment to continue providing first-class services to communities nationwide through strong collaboration between federal and state governments. “KPKT remains steadfast in its efforts to ensure that the well-being of urban communities continues to be strengthened and its benefits are felt directly by the people nationwide,” he said.