By Anna Farina Abdul Rauf SHAH ALAM, July 13 — The state government remains committed to empowering rural areas through a comprehensive approach that includes infrastructure development and access to modern technology. State executive councillor for rural development, unity, and consumer...

PUTRAJAYA, July 1 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed hope that Malaysia’s rural development agenda can be a model for Asean.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Feb 24 — The state government is refining a proposal to digitalise 373 traditional villages, as a step towards a more systematic and integrated management approach. State executive councillor for rural development Datuk Rizam Ismail said the process has already begun...

By Sofia Nasir KUALA LANGAT, Dec 14 — The state government will introduce artificial intelligence (AI) technology to all Village Development and Safety Committees (JPKKs) next year. State executive councillor for rural development and unity Datuk Rizam Ismail said village administration must...

By Sofia Nasir KUALA LANGAT, Dec 14 — The rapid growth Selangor enjoys must be coupled with the strengthening of cultural and traditional values, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He added that the state government always aims to dignify culture, especially in rural areas, to...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed that Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) introduce a loan for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar KLANG, Oct 26 — Village chiefs and headmen must be flexible and agile in adapting to changes from the rapid development of technology. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said this is important as community leaders must ensure their roles remain...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam AMPANG JAYA, Oct 20 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari officiated the Selangor Smart Village Centre (Pusat Smart Desa) today, developed at Balai Raya Kampung Sri Taman Baru. The Selangor Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia) said the one-stop centre,...

SHANGHAI, Sept 11 — Malaysia continues exploring the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone technology through collaboration with China, focusing on the exchange and sharing of expertise and technology.

KUANTAN, July 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed all ministers and Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) to take their responsibilities seriously and monitor the condition of villages across the country to enhance residents’ well-being.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The average income of rubber smallholders has increased to RM436 per month as of May, marking a 40 per cent increase after the Agrofood initiative by the Rubber Industry Smallholder Development Authority (Risda) was implemented.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Every stakeholder in the rural development ecosystem needs to ensure every project is completed, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, hopes that attention and allocation for development will be distributed fairly to all towns in Malaysia's 13 states.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Nov 12 — The 2024 Selangor Budget will strengthen the rural economy and infrastructure, thus balancing development across different areas. State executive councillor for rural development, Datuk Rizam Ismail, said the allocations of RM4 million each to upgrade...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Oct 25 — State executive councillor for rural development Datuk Rizam Ismail hopes he will be given a substantial allocation in the upcoming 2024 Selangor Budget to focus on improving infrastructure in lesser developed regions. This is crucial to enhance the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The allocation of RM1.63 billion under Budget 2024 to build and upgrade village roads can improve the socioeconomic status of residents in rural areas and narrow the poverty gap progressively.