500 RT sectors inactive nationwide, says minister
National unity minister Aaron Ago Dagang says Selangor recorded 174 inactive RTs, followed by Johor with 100.
According to National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang, 500 Rukun Tetangga (RT) sectors remain inactive across the country, with Selangor and Johor leading the count. Selangor reported 174 inactive RTs, while Johor had 100. The National Unity and Integration Department plans to draft special guidelines for reactivating RTs. Dagang emphasized that identifying the root causes of inactivity is the first step, followed by interventions like improving leadership, reviving resident participation, and tailoring activities to the community's needs.
Meanwhile, 579 RTs have been established nationwide from 2024 to September 2026, with Sarawak leading with 63, followed by Selangor and Terengganu, each with 62. The government has allocated RM46 million between 2024 and 2026 to support RT sectors, focusing on community economic activities such as gardens, food production, handicrafts, and small enterprises.
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