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Nga Kor Ming offers one month’s ministerial salary for top Housing Ministry innovator

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has called for every innovation developed by...

Nga Kor Ming offers one month’s ministerial salary for top Housing Ministry innovator

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has proposed a one-month salary reward for top innovation contributors within the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT). Minister Nga emphasized that innovations should directly benefit the public by saving time, reducing costs, optimizing resources, and enhancing service delivery effectiveness.

He highlighted the diverse impact of KPKT's areas of responsibility, from housing and local government to public safety and urban planning. Minister Nga stressed the importance of fostering a consistent culture of innovation in public service delivery. At the 2026 HIKPKT event, the ministry showcased 54 innovation projects, with Penang Fire and Rescue Department's Checkpoint Tracker winning first place in the AIM competition for its GPS-based tracking system and Penang JBPM's Rescue Flex earning top honors in the Department and Agency KIK category for its multi-function injury aid.

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