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Barnama
3 hours ago
- General
- Barnama
CIMB Foundation Partners Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman to Empower Underserved Students
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- CIMB Foundation has partnered with Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman ('YTAR') to support high-potential and deserving secondary students in their journey to tertiary education through the 2025 Closing The Gap programme ('the Programme'). The two-year programme aims to empower 76 students in Form 4 to Form 6 across the Klang Valley, including those from Projek Perumahan Rakyat ('PPR') communities adopted by CIMB with mentorship, life skills and academic guidance to nurture their talents. Closing The Gap is designed to assist students in discovering their academic and career goals, and equipping them with the necessary tools to achieve their ambitions. The Programme delivers a structured, long-term experience encompassing one-on-one mentoring, hands-on workshops, university residential camps, and tailored career coaching. The Scholars were selected based on demonstrated resilience, leadership qualities, academic potential, and financial need.
The Sun
17 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
282 vacant PPR units in Rembau open for applications till Aug 10
SEREMBAN: A total of 282 units in the Rembau People's Housing Project (PPR) remain unoccupied, with applications open until August 10 for eligible buyers. Negeri Sembilan Local Government Development, Housing and Transport Committee chairman J. Arul Kumar confirmed the availability, stating that the Chembong Mukim project comprises 452 terraced houses, with 166 already allocated. 'Applicants and spouses must be Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above. Priority is given to husband and wife with a household income of less than RM5,000 per month and who have never owned a house in the name of the applicant or spouse,' Arul Kumar said in a statement. Interested parties can submit applications online through the official portal at The units are priced at RM40,000 each under a hire-purchase scheme, with monthly installments estimated at RM250. The initiative, a collaboration between the Ministry of Housing and Local Government and the Negeri Sembilan state government, aims to provide affordable housing for low-income earners. - Bernama
Barnama
20 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
282 PPR Units In Rembau Still Vacant, Applications Open Till Aug 10
SEREMBAN, July 28 (Bernama) -- A total of 282 units of the Rembau People's Housing Project (PPR) are still vacant and applications are still open to those who qualify until Aug 10, said Negeri Sembilan Local Government Development, Housing and Transport Committee chairman J. Arul Kumar. He said the project in Mukim Chembong involves a total of 452 terraced house units, with 166 already offered to eligible applicants. Applications can be made online via the official website at
Barnama
4 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
PPR Rembau Completed After Five Years, Now Ready For Occupancy
REMBAU, July 25 (Bernama) – The People's Housing Programme (PPR) in Rembau, built at a cost of RM91.2 million, has been fully completed and is now ready for occupancy after five years of construction. Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said the PPR Rembau, which began construction on March 4, 2020, was completed and handed over to the National Housing Department on Feb 27 this year. She said 166 eligible applicants have passed the screening process and received offer letters to occupy units in the first phase of the PPR Rembau project. 'This is a symbol of successful strategic collaboration between the Federal and State Governments in providing comfortable and quality housing. It reflects the spirit of Malaysia MADANI, where care for the people's needs is our top priority,' she said at the Offer Letter Handover Ceremony and Open Day for PPR Rembau at Mukim Chembong here today. Also present was Negeri Sembilan Senior State Executive Councillor Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias. Aiman Athirah added that all recipients were offered the Rent-to-Own (RTO) scheme, which provides rental for a minimum period of five years and up to a maximum of 20 years. Meanwhile, Jalaluddin said a total of 1,422 PPR units have been completed or are under construction in Negeri Sembilan, including the PPR Jempol project in Kampung Dato' Johan, which is currently in the pre-construction phase and will provide 100 homes for local residents. One of the recipients, Normasita Md Diah, 38, a mother of three, expressed gratitude and joy upon learning she was selected for the first phase, saying owning her own home had been a long-held dream. Another recipient, H. Uphaindro, 36, a general worker at a local school, also thanked the government for providing PPR facilities that help B40 households own their own homes.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
PPR Rembau completed after 5 years, now open for occupancy
REMBAU: The People's Housing Programme (PPR) in Rembau, constructed at a cost of RM91.2 million, has been fully completed and is now ready for occupancy after five years of development. Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu confirmed that the project, which began on March 4, 2020, was officially handed over to the National Housing Department on February 27 this year. She announced that 166 eligible applicants have been selected for the first phase of occupancy after passing the screening process. 'This project reflects the successful collaboration between the Federal and State Governments in delivering quality housing under the Malaysia MADANI initiative,' she said during the Offer Letter Handover Ceremony and Open Day at Mukim Chembong. Negeri Sembilan Senior State Executive Councillor Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias was also present at the event. Aiman Athirah explained that all recipients were offered the Rent-to-Own (RTO) scheme, allowing them to rent for five to 20 years before ownership transfer. Jalaluddin added that Negeri Sembilan currently has 1,422 PPR units either completed or under construction, including the upcoming PPR Jempol project in Kampung Dato' Johan, which will provide 100 additional homes. Normasita Md Diah, 38, a mother of three, expressed her gratitude for being selected, calling it a dream come true. H. Uphaindro, 36, a school worker, also thanked the government for helping B40 families secure affordable housing. The PPR Rembau project spans nearly 16.18 hectares (40 acres) and includes 452 single-storey terrace houses, each measuring 700 square feet. Facilities such as a surau, community hall, stalls, playground, and communal spaces are also available for residents. - Bernama
