PUTRAJAYA, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has achieved a historic milestone as the first ministry in Malaysia to receive the GreenRE Gold Rating under the Existing Non-Residential Building (ENRB v3.3) category, reinforcing the ministry’s commitment to energy efficiency, environmental responsibility and sustainable building management.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the recognition is a testament to KPKT’s commitment to “walk the talk” by embedding sustainability into the ministry’s own operations and workplace, rather than merely promoting green practices through policies and programmes.
“This achievement reflects KPKT’s commitment to leading by example. As a ministry responsible for shaping sustainable communities and greener cities, we must first practise what we preach by ensuring that sustainability is embedded within our own facilities and daily operations.
“We are truly honoured to be the first ministry in Malaysia to receive the GreenRE Gold Rating. This is not merely an award or certification, but a recognition of our collective efforts to improve energy efficiency, optimise resources and create a healthier and more sustainable working environment,” he said in a statement today.
In addition to the GreenRE Gold Rating, the KPKT building also achieved a Gold Energy Certificate (EC) rating, further demonstrating its strong performance in energy efficiency and sustainable building management, he added.
“Gold is an important milestone, but we are not stopping here. KPKT will continue strengthening our green initiatives and improving the environmental performance of this building, with the aspiration of moving towards the GreenRE Platinum Rating in the future," he said.
KPKT Building is a 38-storey office development with four basement levels, with a total gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 117,539.73 square metres.
Its key green features include a District Cooling System, achieving a Building Energy Intensity (BEI) of approximately 89.9 kWh/m²/year; a solar photovoltaic (PV) system contributing approximately 0.26 per cent renewable energy replacement; 100 per cent water-efficient fittings and carbon monoxide (CO) sensors in the car park to regulate mechanical ventilation.
Other green features include an energy management policy, a building-wide recycling programme, EV charging stations, nearby public bus access, bicycle parking, annual Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) audits, and an educational corner promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices.
GreenRE is a Malaysian green building certification body that assesses the environmental performance of buildings based on criteria including energy efficiency, water efficiency, environmental protection, indoor environmental quality and sustainable practices.
Nga also shared that KPKT is planning to establish a dedicated department within the ministry to monitor green rating tools in the country, with the aim of enhancing recognition of these tools and encouraging more buildings to pursue green certification.
“During our Budget 2027 initiative meeting with the Finance Ministry this Thursday, we will put forward this initiative as part of our proposal,” Nga added.
-- BERNAMA