Minister: 88pct of MyKiosk units occupied, operational nationwide

As of August, 6,346 MyKiosk units nationwide, comprising 88% of the 7,243 units provided under the program, were operational in Malaysia. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming reported that the remaining 897 units, representing 12% of the total, remained vacant based on data submitted by state governments and local authorities.

The MyKiosk initiative, managed by the Local Government Department, aims to enhance the economic standing of local traders by offering standardized, secure, and cost-effective business spaces at reasonable rental rates. A total of RM150 million was allocated for MyKiosk 1.0 and 2.0 through the 2023 and 2024 budgets, covering all 7,243 units nationwide.

The minister emphasized that the ministry is collaborating closely with local authorities to boost occupancy rates and ensure the kiosks are fully utilized. To tackle the issue of vacancies, four strategic measures have been implemented. These involve setting up an internal task force to perform regular inspections, engaging in direct discussions with local authorities to resolve local issues, permitting them to request additional funding for kiosk upkeep and repairs, and adopting a traffic-light system based on occupancy performance for future project approvals.

Local authorities showing poor occupancy performance, categorized in the Red Zone, will not be considered for new project approvals. Nga stressed that ensuring every MyKiosk unit is fully utilized remains a priority, and the ministry will persist in implementing interventions, monitoring, and follow-up actions with local authorities to enhance occupancy rates.