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Promise 25: Strengthen the role and powers of the local

authorities

The local authority (PBT) including the City Councils are the

authorities closest to the citizens. The roles of PBT will be developed further
so that the people get the best services more quickly.

The Pakatan Harapan Government will ensure PBTs throughout the country
can achieve international service standards in carrying out their

responsibilities. Global agenda, such as the Sustainable Development Goals

2030, will be used as the benchmark to improve PBT nationwide.

Pakatan Harapan is committed to strengthen local democracy. The PBT’s

accountability to the local community will be improved so that they become
more accountable to local people and the local Government Act 1976 will be

amended to ensure that this aspiration is realized. Local civil society

organizations will be given platforms to express their views directly in the
PBT.

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