Taman PPR Putera Kionsom partially opens after 22-year delay
Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 Text Size: Nga and others with some of the home owners. KOTA KINABALU: After 22 years, the long-delayed Taman PPR Putera Kionsom is finally partially open for occupancy, with four of its 10 blocks completed and occupied since May. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the remaining six blocks are expected to be completed by the end of August. Once fully ready, the RM152.9 million project will accommodate 1,000 families. Launched in 2003 under the Eighth Malaysia Plan (RMK-8), the project includes kindergartens, a surau, shops, and disabled-friendly units. Nga also announced the introduction of a hotel-style access card system to encourage timely rental payments, following its successful pilot in Johor. To date, Sabah has 39 PPR projects, with 35 completed. A total of RM195.35 million has been allocated this year for 48 development and repair projects across the state, including several new PRR and PPR initiatives. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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