Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has rolled out 16 administrative reforms following a damaging 0.08% score in the Public Service Corruption Ranking, establishing new oversight bodies and expanding digital services to restore public trust.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed local councils nationwide to dismantle bureaucratic obstacles and expedite approval processes, positioning streamlining as essential to Malaysia's competitiveness on the international stage.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Housing and Local Government Ministry to accelerate approval processes at local authority level, citing inconsistencies between municipal and city councils that delay housing and factory projects.
Melaka's Chief Minister's Roadshow launches July 5, aiming to strengthen local authority service delivery and resolve public grievances. Over 2,600 of 4,000 complaints have been resolved through the initiative.
Selangor's local government committee has initiated a comprehensive review of waste management guidelines, acknowledging that existing provisions allow for multiple interpretations that create operational confusion.
Kapayan assemblyman Chin Teck Ming has urged Kota Kinabalu City Hall to introduce a six-month grace period and conduct public education campaigns before intensifying enforcement against illegal parking, citing insufficient parking facilities and concerns over sudden vehicle towing actions.