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Minister Hannah Yeoh has stressed the importance of rigorous oversight of enforcement units combating illegal conversions of premises into overcrowded rental accommodation, warning against potential abuse of power.
Kuala Lumpur's People's Housing Programme maintains a substantial waiting list of approximately 3,000 qualified applicants, with priority given based on application sequence and B40 income criteria.
Malaysia's Federal Territories Syariah Court has launched a new Sulh Centre with an expedited fast-track service enabling some cases to be resolved within an hour, significantly reducing resolution timeframes and improving court efficiency.
Minister Hannah Yeoh has dismissed false claims circulating online about Kuala Lumpur City Hall's workforce diversity, urging the public not to be swayed by misinformation during election season.
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has been proclaimed president of the Federal Territories State Scouts Council, with a commitment of RM20,000 to support scouting activities and youth engagement programmes across Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has rolled out 16 administrative reforms following a critically low anti-corruption score of just 0.08 per cent, addressing procedural weaknesses identified by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
JAWI has reassured the public that Muslim burial services in the Federal Territories will not be privatised under a new cemetery development project, with the government maintaining full control over management and operations.
The federal government has committed RM1 million to revitalise downtown Kuala Lumpur through a new grants programme, supporting heritage preservation and creative industries with awards ranging from RM30,000 to RM100,000 per project.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall will invest RM45 million to upgrade the Cheras crematorium, adding three new cremation units to the existing seven. The two-year project begins February 2026, maintaining four operational units during renovation.
Malaysia's Cabinet has instructed the Federal Territories Department to prioritize internal governance reforms at Kuala Lumpur City Hall before pursuing amendments to the Federal Capital Act 1960, following a four-month feasibility study.