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The Sun
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Eight transit homes completed in Melaka constituencies
MELAKA: A total of eight transit homes, costing RM560,000, have been completed by the Melaka Housing Board (LPM) in eight state legislative assemblies (DUN) as of mid-July. The homes are located in Tanjung Bidara, Paya Rumput, Taboh Naning, Merlimau, Duyong, Lendu, Pengkalan Batu, and Pantai Kundur. The 'One DUN, One Transit House' initiative, previously called 'Rumah Bencana,' was launched in 2023 to provide temporary shelter for those affected by disasters such as fires, floods, and storms. Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee deputy senior exco Datuk Zulkiflee Mohd Zin said, 'Currently, there is another transit home in the construction process in the Serkam constituency, while in other DUNs, they will be built in stages.' Zulkiflee suggested that the transit homes be built near or within the area of the State Legislative Assembly Development and Coordination Committee (Japerun) Office for better monitoring and management. He spoke after officiating the Duyong DUN Transit Home handover ceremony, attended by Duyong assemblyman Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem. Each transit home costs RM70,000, with free accommodation and utility bills covered by Japerun. Zulkiflee added, 'We are hoping that the construction of transit homes will be completed soon in all 28 state assemblies in Melaka so that it can be used by the people in need.' Mohd Noor Helmy said the homes help ease the burden of disaster victims while providing emotional support. 'The period for those placed in the transit home is a maximum of one month so that more people in need can be given temporary protection,' he said. - Bernama
The Star
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Safer, more comfortable homes for Orang Asli in Melaka next year
(Front row, from second left) Dr Muhamad Akmal and Abdul Kahar at the carnival held at Dataran Pahlawan. Melaka government will launch a new initiative next year to build and repair homes for Orang Asli communities. State rural development, agriculture and food security committee chairman Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said the initiative through Melaka Housing Board was to ensure Orang Asli communities were not excluded from state government aid or development programmes. 'To date, we have received 70 requests for home repairs or new houses from Orang Asli residents. 'Work will begin in phases next year, based on need and priority,' he told Bernama at the Orang Asli Entrepreneurs Carnival (Kuoa) at Dataran Pahlawan in the city centre. The event was launched by Rural and Regional Development Ministry deputy secretary-general (Policy) Datuk Abdul Kahar Abdullah. Dr Muhamad Akmal said the state had received allocations from Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) to repair two homes and build one new unit, but funds were insufficient to address all requests. 'We received many reports of dilapidated houses,' he said, adding that the state executive council had agreed to provide additional support. The state has also introduced other assistance, including health insurance and death benefit schemes, and aid for students. Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) was also helping Orang Asli entrepreneurs promote and market their forest-based products, he said. In conjunction with World Tourism Day and the World Tourism Conference 2025 in September, Orang Asli crafts, food and forest products will also be showcased to both domestic and international visitors. 'So far, around 20 Orang Asli entrepreneurs in Melaka show strong potential, especially with forest-based products that have added value,' Dr Muhamad Akmal said.
New Straits Times
28-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Melaka to build, repair Orang Asli homes starting next year
MELAKA: The Melaka government will launch a new initiative next year to build and repair homes for the Orang Asli community through the Melaka Housing Board (LPM), ensuring they have safe and comfortable living conditions. State Rural Development, Agriculture and Food Security Committee chairman Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said the initiative aims to ensure Orang Asli communities are not excluded from state government aid or development programmes. "To date, we've received 70 requests for home repairs or new houses from Orang Asli residents. Work will begin in phases next year, based on need and priority," he told reporters here today after the launch of the Orang Asli Entrepreneurs Carnival (KUOA). The event was officiated by Rural and Regional Development Ministry deputy secretary-general (Policy) Datuk Abdul Kahar Abdullah. He said the state had received allocations from the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) to repair two homes and build one new unit, but the funds were insufficient to address the number of requests. "We received many reports of dilapidated house. The State Executive Council has agreed to provide additional support," he said. Dr Muhamad Akmal added that the state has also introduced other assistance, including health insurance and death benefit schemes for community leaders, as well as school aid for Orang Asli students. He added that the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) is helping Orang Asli entrepreneurs promote and market their forest-based products, an effort expected to expand their market reach and boost sales. In conjunction with World Tourism Day (WTD) and the World Tourism Conference (WTC) 2025 in September, Orang Asli crafts, food and forest products will also be showcased to both domestic and international visitors. "So far, around 20 Orang Asli entrepreneurs in Melaka show strong potential, especially with forest-based products that have added value," he said. Earlier, he said 62 Orang Asli entrepreneurs from across Peninsular Malaysia were participating in KUOA, held over three days at Dataran Pahlawan. The carnival also features agency exhibitions, cultural performances, traditional games demonstrations, an Orang Asli cultural village and performances by well-known local artists. – BERNAMA
Barnama
28-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Melaka To Build, Repair Orang Asli Homes Starting Next Year
MELAKA, June 28 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government will launch a new initiative next year to build and repair homes for the Orang Asli community through the Melaka Housing Board (LPM), ensuring they have safe and comfortable living conditions. State Rural Development, Agriculture and Food Security Committee chairman Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said the initiative aims to ensure Orang Asli communities are not excluded from state government aid or development programmes. 'To date, we've received 70 requests for home repairs or new houses from Orang Asli residents. Work will begin in phases next year, based on need and priority,' he told reporters here today after the launch of the Orang Asli Entrepreneurs Carnival (KUOA). The event was officiated by Rural and Regional Development Ministry deputy secretary-general (Policy) Datuk Abdul Kahar Abdullah. He said the state had received allocations from the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) to repair two homes and build one new unit, but the funds were insufficient to address the number of requests. 'We received many reports of dilapidated house. The State Executive Council has agreed to provide additional support,' he said. Dr Muhamad Akmal added that the state has also introduced other assistance, including health insurance and death benefit schemes for community leaders, as well as school aid for Orang Asli students. He added that the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) is helping Orang Asli entrepreneurs promote and market their forest-based products, an effort expected to expand their market reach and boost sales. In conjunction with World Tourism Day (WTD) and the World Tourism Conference (WTC) 2025 in September, Orang Asli crafts, food and forest products will also be showcased to both domestic and international visitors.
Malay Mail
16-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Four-year-old boy dies in Paya Rumput PPR fire in Melaka, family receives emergency assistance
MELAKA, May 16 — A four-year-old boy died in a room fire in the Paya Rumput People's Housing Project (PPR) flats here today. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director (Operations) Senior Fire Officer II Mohd Shahrom Laji said the victim was found dead in one of the three rooms in the flat, located on the sixth floor of the PPR, in an incident at about 2.20 pm. 'We received a call at about 2.39 pm before 17 personnel and two fire engines from the Ayer Keroh and Cheng Fire and Rescue (BBP) stations were dispatched to the location about eight minutes later. 'As soon as the fire was brought under control, rescuers found the body of the child, who was the fourth of five siblings, in an unlocked room lying on the floor,' he said when met by reporters at the scene here today. He said the initial investigation found that at the time of the incident, the victim's mother and siblings were in the house but managed to escape when the fire occurred. 'Thirty per cent of the flat was destroyed while the overall structure of the building is safe to inhabit,' he said, adding that the exact cause of the incident and value of the losses are still under investigation. Meanwhile, Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management senior state executive councillor Datuk Rais Yasin, who is also the state assemblyman for Paya Rumput, said the state government is providing initial assistance through the Melaka Housing Board (LPM) by offering temporary housing to the victim's family in the affected PPR. He also said the Paya Rumput State Assembly Development and Coordination Committee (Japerun) Office will assist with the burial arrangements for the victim after the post-mortem is carried out at Melaka Hospital. — Bernama
