The Pekan District Council (MDP) is eligible to be upgraded to a municipal council (MPP) after meeting seven criteria set by the Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) in accordance with the Local Government Act 1971.
This news was presented to Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah by KPKT Minister Nga Kor Ming at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
In a statement today, the ministry said the Agong was happy with this news especially since Pekan is His Majesty’s birthplace.
“His Majesty said this was meaningful in conjunction with His Majesty’s birthday celebrations later.
“His Majesty also agreed to attend the MPP proclamation ceremony on a date to be determined later,” read the statement.
Following today's briefing, the ministry will present a proposal on the upgrading of the MDP to MPP in a cabinet meeting for consideration and approval in the near future.
“Further action for the purpose of gazetting will be coordinated with the Pahang government,” the ministry said.
The criteria set by the ministry include income from sustainable financial sources exceeding RM20 million per year and a population density of 150,000 people.
Apart from that, MDP also has the ability to provide opportunities for traders and promote the growth of investment, business, and commercial activities; have satisfactory infrastructure facilities and a sustainable urban planning concept; as well as having a programme that can encourage local residents to develop the community.
- Bernama
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