KPKT-HOUSING-IMPROVEMENTS
KPKT COMMITTED TO ENHANCING LIVEABILITY AT PPRs Low-cost high-rise housing schemes built under the People’s Housing Project, or better known as Projek Perumahan Rakyat (PPR), are saddled with problems and even labelled as “black spots” or haunts for anti-social elements. In this article, Bernama provides insights into the initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Local […]
Community service remains focus of PBB
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has always focused on giving services to the community. In stating this, Tupong Assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman pointed out that in his constituency alone, various issues have been raised by the people here. “Since my constituency consists of those housing (perumahan) and village areas, […]
Builders told to pay nearly RM50k for late delivery
KUCHING: Two housing developers had to fork out a total of RM49,735.18 in compensation for late handover of properties. The three-member Sarawak Housing Purchaser’s Claims Tribunal led by its president Trabawan Mandi arrived at the decision against Jung Kuo Sdn Bhd and Multi Heng Development Sdn Bhd after a hearing at the Kuching Court yesterday […]
SUPP Batu Lintang extends aid to Kpg Tabuan Dayak fire victims
KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Batu Lintang Branch is committed to helping fire victims in Kampung Tabuan Dayak in applying for housing through the Housing Development Corporation (HDC). According to its branch chairman Sih Hua Tong, they have assisted the victims in filling out the application forms for a house from HDC, which […]
No approval for housing plans not in compliance with disabled access amenities
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will not approve housing development plans which are not in compliance with the conditions set, including the requirement to provide amenities for people with disabilities (PwD). Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Abd Muttalib said the ministry is responsible for ensuring that developers not only […]
RM2.25 bln to provide housing assistance for the poor
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has allocated RM2.25 billion to provide housing assistance to the poor under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the allocation was to build and repair 85,500 units of houses, namely 75,000 units in rural areas and almost 10,500 units in urban areas, […]
12MP sets strategic direction based on Malaysian Family spirit
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today tabled the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025) which aims to restore the momentum of economic growth and achieve long-term development goals, as the country faces challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. He said the 12MP, with the objective of ‘A Prosperous, Inclusive, Sustainable Malaysia’, is not just […]
Vincent Tan, take care of the homeless
Housing is absolutely essential to human flourishing. Without stable shelter, it all falls apart. – Matthew Desmond, American sociologist The rich giving to the poor — that’s a normal act of kindness and charity and the right thing to do. The more affluent have been helping the less fortunate, ever since class divides us, I […]
Eligible Sarawakians urged to apply
By Voon Yih Boon KUCHING: Eligible Sarawakians are urged to apply for houses developed by the state government. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Dr Annuar Rapaee said eligible applicants include those between the ages of 18 and 65 with household income ranging from RM1,500 to RM6,000. “For applicants over the age of 50, […]
Nationwide enforcement on workers’ minimum standard housing
PUTRAJAYA: Integrated enforcement operations on compliance with Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446) was conducted throughout the country yesterday and today, said the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR). The ministry said the operation aimed at raising the awareness of employers and centralised accommodation providers on Act 446 and its regulations […]
