MyKiosk to be relocated for better support
Housing and local government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor ( pic ) said the MyKiosk project was a positive initiative as it provides a place for underprivileged families and single parents to sell food.
'I have told the 16 local councils statewide to brainstorm and relocate those kiosks to more strategic places. We should help to promote the locations and offer training courses to the traders in need so they can improve their food products,' he told the state assembly here yesterday.
The MyKiosk 2.0 project has faced scrutiny concerning its costs, site selection and other details.
On Tuesday, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming reportedly said he welcomed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to 'have tea' at the ministry over the project.
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