BUKIT BUNGA, 14 MAY 2026 (THURSDAY) - The Tanah Merah District Council successfully organized the Local Agenda 21 (LA21): Prime Community Service at Bukit Bunga New Town. This program is a manifestation of close cooperation between the Local Authorities (PBT), government agencies and the community in ensuring environmental sustainability.
The event was officiated by Yang Berhormat Dato’ Abd Rahman bin Yunus, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee on Local Government, Housing, Health and the Environment of Kelantan. Also present were YABrs. Encik Wan Ahmad Suwaidi bin Zainal Abidin, President of MDTM, YB Tuan Mohd Almidi bin Jaafar, Bukit Bunga Assemblyman, YBrs. Tuan Haji Mohd Nazir bin Yusoff, MDTM Chief Whip and YBrs. Tuan Haji Mohd Khairil Hazmie bin Yusof, MDTM Secretary.
In his opening speech, YB Dato’ Abd Rahman emphasized that community service activities are not just routine cleaning but are a religious obligation that reflects the perfection of faith. He also reminded the audience that maintaining the cleanliness of public areas is a form of worship and gratitude for the blessings of Allah SWT.
Various activities were carried out during the program, including the presentation of certificates of appreciation to participating agencies such as RELA, APM, Health Office, Tanah Merah Fire Station, Tanah Merah Welfare Department and Bukit Bunga KRT.
In addition, there were sessions for the handover of recycling bins to selected schools including SK Nik Daud, SMK Bukit Bunga and SMU (A) Darul Ulum Jedok and the handover of 3-wheel motorcycles to Bukit Bunga sanitation officers to improve operational efficiency.
The highlight of the event was the tree planting and tree name plate unveiling by Yang Berhormat Dato’ Abd Rahman bin Yunus, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee on Local Government, Housing, Health and the Environment of Kelantan before the community service activities were carried out according to the designated zones.
In addition to physical activities, MDTM also provided Mobile Licensing and Assessment Tax Counters to facilitate the affairs of local residents during the program.
Hilmi Abdullah
Local Government Division, Kelantan State Secretary's Office