{
  "id": 13984793,
  "title": "Kawasan risiko lubang benam wajib dinilai, kata KPKT",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/kawasan-risiko-lubang-benam-wajib-dinilai-kata-kpkt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T14:34:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/12/kawasan-risiko-lubang-benam-wajib-dinilai-kata-kpkt"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Local Government and Housing Ministry (KPKT) has emphasized the necessity of assessing the risk of sinkholes in certain areas before approving any development plans. This decision was made during the 51st meeting of the National Physical Planning Council (MPFN), under the guidance of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. According to KPKT, this approach is crucial to ensure public safety and geological risk considerations from the earliest stages of development planning.\n\nThe meeting also urged state governments to strengthen the provision of public green spaces and expedite the permitting process to guarantee safe, enjoyable, and easily accessible recreational areas, promoting a healthy lifestyle and strengthening community interactions. The ministry announced the adoption of the Fifth National Physical Plan (RFN5) and the Third National Administration Blueprint (DPN3) as strategic development goals. RFN5 is the country's highest spatial planning document covering Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Labuan until 2040, focusing on land use efficiency, preservation of natural resources, and enhancing resilience to climate change and disasters. Its objectives include implementing smart cities in 115 local authorities, ensuring at least 50% street lighting in forests, and providing 1.6 million hectares of land to support national economic growth.\n\nIn contrast, DPN3 outlines the development blueprint for the nation's cities until 2035, covering 203 cities under 101 local authorities in Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan, ensuring that city growth is planned more systematically, inclusively, and sustainably, in line with demographic, economic, technological changes, and climate change challenges. KPKT noted that MPFN also considered the Draft Putrajaya Structure Plan 2050, envisioning a national administration center with a population of 305,000, 83,438 homes, carbon-neutral status, and smart city management. Additionally, the meeting approved the National Administration Plan for Perlis 2040, outlining the urban development strategy, including the development of Putra Harbor and the Chuping Valley Industrial Area (CVIA), and the promotion of rice paddies in the state. Overall, MPFN's decision underscores the government's commitment to ensuring that national physical and urban development is planned thoughtfully, sustainably, inclusively, resilient, and responsive to future changes, aligned with Malaysia's MADANI aspirations.",
  "summary": "Keputusan itu demi pastikan aspek keselamatan awam dan risiko geologi diberi perhatian sejak peringkat awal.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Kawasan risiko lubang benam wajib dinilai, kata KPKT",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/kawasan-risiko-lubang-benam-wajib-dinilai-kata-kpkt-13986145",
        "published": "2026-10-12T14:34:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}