ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor will review MyKiosk locations to better assist traders and help improve their business, says a state executive councillor.
Housing and local government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said the MyKiosk project was a positive initiative as it provides a place for underprivileged families and single parents to sell food.
“However, the issue now is, some of the kiosks are at inconvenient locations, resulting in traders facing difficulties in sustaining their business.
“I have told the 16 local councils statewide to brainstorm and relocate those kiosks to more strategic places.
“Besides that, we should help to promote the locations and offer training courses to the traders in need so they can improve their food products,” he told the state assembly here on Friday (May 23).
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Gan Peck Cheng (PH-Penggaram) had asked about the MyKiosk project in Johor.
Gan stood up during the meeting to ask for an answer, saying that she had not received a response from him about the matter earlier.
Deputy Speaker Datuk Samsolbari Jamali then asked Jafni if he wanted to address the issue.
The executive councillor said he would, "as it is a hot issue now".
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The MyKiosk 2.0 project has faced scrutiny and public backlash concerning its costs, site selection and other details.
On Tuesday (May 20), Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming reportedly said he welcomed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to “have tea” at the ministry over the project.
MCA has voiced concerns about the matter, citing its high material costs, and called for more accountability and transparency.
