Zahid Chairs Meeting to Strengthen Rural Development

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KUALA LUMPUR, 2 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development Dato’ Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi chaired the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development’s (KKDW) 29th Senior Management Meeting of 2026, focusing on strengthening rural development initiatives and improving public service delivery.

The meeting reviewed strategic planning, coordination among stakeholders and the implementation of programmes aimed at improving the well-being of rural communities.

Discussions also focused on ensuring that development initiatives undertaken by the ministry and its agencies are effectively coordinated and aligned with the needs of local communities.

KKDW emphasised that comprehensive rural development requires structured planning and cooperation among relevant stakeholders to ensure government initiatives deliver meaningful benefits.

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The ministry also reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening rural economic activities and improving living standards through more effective implementation of development programmes.

Service delivery was another key area reviewed during the meeting, with attention given to ensuring that ministry-led initiatives are carried out systematically and efficiently.

According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah (KKDW), the meeting reflected the ministry’s continued focus on strengthening rural development planning and ensuring government programmes benefit communities across the country – The Capital Post