SUBANG JAYA, Dec 6- The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) through the Department of Local Government (JKT) has approved the construction of 7,243 MyKiosk in 133 Local Authorities (PBT) nationwide within two years.

Its Minister, Nga Kor Ming, said the MyKiosk initiative has helped families increase their income and strengthen the socio-economic status of local residents.

“The highest record of MyKiosk is that there is a business that earns RM30,000 per month and there are many other encouraging stories. This is proven that in just two years we have managed to change the fate of more than 7,000 families and benefit 35,000 Malaysians,” he said at a press conference after officiating MyKiosk 2.0 at the Roundabout @ PutraHeights Business Area here, today.

He said this year, the government has provided an additional allocation of RM100 million for the construction of 4,054 kiosk units for 93 local authorities, while last year it was RM50 million for 3,189 kiosk units.

Nga said each MyKiosk 2.0 unit will also be equipped with 1,000-watt solar power and electrical equipment such as fans and light-emitting diode (LED) lights for the convenience and comfort of traders.