RM3mil allotted for six Taman Rekreasi Madani initiatives in Penang

Housing and Native Authorities Minister Nga Kor Ming has introduced a RM3 million allocation for the event of 6 Taman Rekreasi Madani initiatives in Penang, geared toward enhancing neighborhood leisure services throughout the state.

In line with Nga, three of the parks can be positioned on Penang Island, whereas the remaining three can be constructed on the mainland, with two in Permatang Pauh and one in Jawi, Nibong Tebal. Every challenge carries an allocation of RM500,000 and should be accomplished by Christmas this yr.

“There shouldn’t be any delay. These initiatives should be accomplished inside this yr,” Nga mentioned in the course of the presentation ceremony of setting, social and governance (ESG) certifications to the Penang Island Metropolis Council (MBPP) at a resort in George City yesterday.

MBPP made historical past by changing into the primary metropolis council in Malaysia to obtain two ESG certifications from Sirim QAS Worldwide Sdn Bhd, overlaying ESG techniques and social accountability administration techniques.

Nga congratulated MBPP on the achievement and expressed hope that it will function a benchmark for the nation’s 155 native councils. He additionally revealed plans to appoint MBPP to signify Malaysia on the Dubai Worldwide Finest Practices for Sustainable Improvement Award 2026.