PUTRAJAYA, June 22 – Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming announced today that Malaysia and China are poised to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focusing on housing, urban planning, and smart cities during Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s official visit. The MoU, to be exchanged between Malaysia’s Ministry of Housing and Local Government and China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, will be a highlight witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The agreement aims to foster collaboration in smart housing technologies, urban redevelopment, mobility solutions, and sustainability initiatives. Nga emphasized that this partnership will facilitate the sharing of expertise and best practices, paving the way for significant advancements in housing and urban development in both countries. This initiative is expected to not only enhance economic growth and create job opportunities but also deepen the longstanding bilateral relations between Malaysia and China.