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The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia targets RM500 mln landscape exports to Singapore by 2026
JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysia is eyeing RM500 million in landscape product exports to Singapore by 2026, driven by enhanced bilateral cooperation, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He stated that the goal is attainable with strategic planning and strong diplomatic relations. 'This potential must be developed and accelerated. Later today, I will visit Singapore to sign an MoU covering landscape and urban development sectors,' he told reporters after launching National Landscape Day 2025. The event was officiated by Che Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Bustamam, wife of the Regent of Johor, with Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and State Housing Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor in attendance. Nga will meet Singapore's Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat and Education Minister Desmond Lee to formalize the agreement. The MoU extends beyond landscaping to include smart city development, housing, urban renewal, public parks, and smart home concepts. Johor is poised to benefit significantly due to its proximity to Singapore and its role as Malaysia's primary landscape plant supplier, with 87 per cent of nurseries located in Muar and Batu Pahat. The ministry has allocated RM14.5 million for 128 public park projects in Johor, reinforcing its commitment to improving urban greenery.
New Straits Times
04-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Selangor extends rental aid for Putra Heights blast victims to one year
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government has extended its rental assistance programme for victims of the gas explosion in Putra Heights to up to one year. State Housing Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said the RM2,000 monthly rental aid would be continued to ensure victims had proper shelter until their homes were fully rebuilt. "The state government had previously agreed to cover six months' rental for the victims, starting in April. "However, we have decided to extend the assistance to one year or more, especially for those whose homes were completely destroyed, as rebuilding will take more time," he said today. It was previously reported that the Selangor government had allocated RM2.73 million to provide rental support to 455 families affected by the gas pipeline explosion and fire in Putra Heights in early April. The April 1 incident left 81 houses completely destroyed with more than 40 per cent structural damage, another 81 houses partially damaged, 57 affected but not burned, while 218 homes, including those in Kampung Tengah, Puchong, were left unscathed. Borhan added that for homes which sustained partial damage, the rental assistance would continue until repairs were completed. "Some houses may take up to seven or eight months to be repaired. For homes that were only slightly damaged and have already been restored, assistance will be discontinued once the families move back in. "We will monitor each stage of the repair work to coordinate the aid effectively. In total, we estimate over RM4 million will be spent on rental subsidies for the affected victims," he said.
