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| Ministry of Federal Territories (Malaysia) | |
|---|---|
| Agency name | Ministry of Federal Territories |
| Native name | Kementerian Wilayah Persekutuan |
| Formed | 1979 |
| Jurisdiction | Malaysia |
| Headquarters | Putrajaya |
| Minister | Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor |
| Chief1 name | Datuk Seri |
| Chief1 position | Secretary-General |
Ministry of Federal Territories (Malaysia) is a federal cabinet-level ministry responsible for administration, development and governance of the three Malaysian Federal Territories: Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan. The ministry coordinates urban planning, land management, municipal services and strategic development projects across the territories, interfacing with national agencies such as Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit and National Institute of Public Administration. It works alongside statutory bodies and local authorities including the Kuala Lumpur City Hall, Putrajaya Corporation and Labuan Corporation.
The administrative arrangement for the Malaysian Federal Territories traces back to the transfer of Kuala Lumpur from the state of Selangor to federal jurisdiction in the 1970s and the later creation of Labuan as a federal territory in 1984 and Putrajaya in 1995. The ministry’s antecedents involved agencies within the Prime Minister's Department and coordination units formed under successive prime ministers including Tun Abdul Razak Hussein and Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. Institutional evolution saw the establishment of dedicated ministerial oversight in the late 20th century, responding to initiatives such as the development of Putrajaya as the federal administrative centre and the designation of Labuan as an international offshore financial centre connected to policies promoted by Bank Negara Malaysia. Political leadership through cabinets led by figures like Tun Hussein Onn, Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin influenced structural reforms, statutory enactments, and intergovernmental relations affecting territorial governance.
The ministry’s mandate covers statutory and executive responsibilities including urban planning, land administration, infrastructure delivery, municipal services and heritage conservation in the federal territories. It liaises with federal agencies such as the Federal Land Development Authority for land matters and coordinates housing initiatives aligned with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (Malaysia) policies. The ministry administers legislation and by-laws affecting territorial administration, collaborates with institutions like the Energy Commission (Malaysia) for utilities, and cooperates with regulatory bodies such as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission for digital infrastructure. It also engages with development finance entities including Malaysia Development Bank Berhad and works with national planning institutions like the Economic Planning Unit on strategic projects.
The ministry is organized into divisions and statutory bodies that implement policy and manage day-to-day administration. Key components include the Secretarial leadership in Putrajaya, divisions for planning and development, legal affairs, finance and human resources, and units for heritage and community relations. Statutory bodies under its purview include the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur), Putrajaya Corporation (Perbadanan Putrajaya) and Labuan Corporation (Perbadanan Labuan). The ministry coordinates with commissions and agencies such as the Urban and Regional Planning Panel, municipal engineering departments, and heritage boards tied to institutions like the Department of National Heritage. Cross-ministerial coordination extends to the Ministry of Finance (Malaysia) and the Ministry of Works (Malaysia) for capital works and infrastructure procurement.
Each Federal Territory has distinct administrative priorities. Kuala Lumpur as the national capital hosts federal ministries and major institutions including the Malaysian Parliament and faces urban challenges addressed by the ministry and Kuala Lumpur City Hall through transportation initiatives linked to Mass Rapid Transit (Malaysia) projects and coordination with operators like Prasarana Malaysia. Putrajaya is planned as the federal administrative centre, featuring master-planning influenced by consultants and planners connected to projects commissioned by the Public Works Department (JKR). Labuan functions as an offshore financial hub, interfacing with regulatory frameworks shaped by entities such as the Labuan Financial Services Authority and fiscal policy coordinated with the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Malaysia).
Policy initiatives encompass urban renewal, smart-city adoption, heritage conservation and socio-economic programs. The ministry has promoted smart-city frameworks complementing national digital agendas driven by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation and collaborations with universities such as Universiti Malaya for research. Urban sustainability projects link to environmental agencies like the Department of Environment (Malaysia) and transport schemes associated with Keretapi Tanah Melayu corridor development. Heritage and cultural programs coordinate with institutions including the National Heritage Department and museums like the National Museum (Malaysia), while economic initiatives intersect with tourism promotion bodies including Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board.
Budgetary allocations are determined through the federal budget process administered by the Ministry of Finance (Malaysia), with capital expenditure directed to infrastructure works managed by the Public Works Department (JKR) and operational funding for statutory bodies. Financing instruments have included federal appropriations, development loans from institutions such as Bank Negara Malaysia and project financing in collaboration with entities like Cagamas Berhad. Fiscal stewardship involves audit and oversight from institutions including the National Audit Department and legislative scrutiny by committees in the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara.
Ministers and senior officials who have overseen the portfolio are appointed from cabinets formed under prime ministers such as Tun Mahathir Mohamad, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The portfolio has been held by politicians representing various coalitions, with coordination by a Secretary-General based in Putrajaya and director-generals leading divisions for planning, legal affairs and finance. Key roles interact with municipal leaders including the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur and Chief Executive Officers of statutory corporations such as Perbadanan Putrajaya and Perbadanan Labuan.
Category:Ministries of Malaysia