President Signs Law on Governance, Infrastructure Development

Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqayev has signed a new law introducing a broad package of reforms across multiple sectors, from urban development and public administration to business support, Orda.kz reports.

The legislation simplifies land and customs regulations and introduces a new framework for foreign national registration. It also addresses the redistribution of authority across levels of government and aims to reduce legislative overregulation.

A large portion of the amendments relates to the national modernization project for energy and public utilities infrastructure. The changes are designed to improve heating, electricity, and water supply systems — areas crucial for the country’s basic services and stability.

Separately, Toqayev also signed a law yesterday revising legislation related to military service, national defense, and military-patriotic education. The law spans seven sections and includes amendments to the Labor Code and laws on education, defense, military service and status of servicemen, and the defense industry.
 
Original Author: Artyom Volkov