IJM Land builds hope with new homes for needy families

New Straits Times

10-05-2025

KUALA LUMPUR: IJM Land Bhd has completed and handed over two rehabilitated homes under its flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, MyHome, marking the initiative's 15th anniversary.
The homes, located in Seremban, Negri Sembilan and Sandakan, Sabah, represent the latest milestone in a programme launched in 2010 to uplift underprivileged and disadvantaged families across Malaysia.
To date, MyHome has benefitted 23 families nationwide.
In the financial year ending March 31, 2025, IJM Land rebuilt and renovated two homes — including the complete construction of a new residence in Sandakan for 82-year-old Wong See Kong and his two unmarried children.
In Kampung Baru Batu 8, Labu, Seremban, the home of 61-year-old stroke survivor Chan Ngan Chong — who supports a family of four — was entirely rebuilt due to severe structural damage.
IJM Land said that Chan's home had been declared unsafe and at risk of collapse within a year.
"The home, which previously had only one usable bedroom, was infested with termites, had a broken kitchen, and electricity arrears exceeding RM4,000 — all of which were addressed through the project.
"The newly rebuilt home now includes three bedrooms, a toilet and bathroom, a fully functioning kitchen, enlarged living and dining areas, and enhanced surroundings. IJM Land also furnished the house with essential furniture and electrical appliances to help the family settle into their new environment," it said in a statement.
In Sandakan, Wong's residence suffered from a leaking roof, an unstable kitchen, mouldy ceilings, faulty wiring, and an unreliable water supply.
"With a household income of just RM1,500 per month, the family had long endured these deteriorating conditions.
"Renovation works included the installation of a proper water system and cooking facilities, ceiling replacements, repainting, kitchen reinforcement, electrical upgrades, concrete flooring, and the addition of a new gate and fencing for enhanced safety."
IJM Land chief operating officer Datuk Chai Kian Soon said the MyHome programme was more than a CSR initiative — it is a way of giving back to communities that had supported the company's growth.
"Making a genuine impact begins with understanding what families truly need — a safe and secure place to call home."
He added that the initiative, which began in Seremban 2, has since expanded to Northern Penang, Central Malaysia, Southern Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak.
"By working closely with subcontractors, suppliers and local partners, IJM Land aims to bring about meaningful, sustainable improvements to the living conditions of those most in need.
"As we continue to expand the programme, our goal is to ensure more Malaysian families are able to live, learn and thrive in homes that are not only safe — but genuinely nurturing," he said.