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Daily Express
11 hours ago
- General
- Daily Express
Sipitang fire victim gets new house
Published on: Monday, June 09, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 09, 2025 By: Ahmad Apong Text Size: Baideh receiving the key to the house. SIPITANG: A single mother who lost her home in a fire just a day before Aidiladha celebrations in 2024 received a new one under the Program Perumahan Rakyat Sejahtera (PPRS). Baidah Amit from Kampung Lumut was among the recipients of the PPRS housing assistance, which aims to provide safe and comfortable shelter for those affected by unforeseen disasters. Advertisement Sipitang Umno Division Chief Abd Rahman Mat Noh said the housing assistance application successfully enabled the victim to own a PPRS home after losing her previous residence to fire last year. The programme is part of rural poverty eradication initiatives that provide new construction or home repair assistance to the poor and hardcore poor to ensure they have safe and comfortable housing. 'With this housing assistance, they can now shelter comfortably without worrying about strong winds, rain or heat,' said Abd Rahman. He hopes the victim would overcome her trauma and find joy in the government's concern by providing housing to those affected by uninvited disasters. Advertisement Abd Rahman acknowledged that while the new house may not be identical to the one destroyed by fire, the recipients should be grateful for the PPRS home contributed by the government. He said anyone can apply for PPRS housing but must follow established procedures, assuring the public that there is no favouritism or discrimination in distributing government aid. 'We are grateful for their patience in waiting for the PPRS house, but what matters is that they received the home, which brings them joy over the government's assistance,' he said. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Rubiah: RM107 mln allocated to S'wak under PPRS
Rubiah (second right) looks on as the korban meat is prepared for distribution at Masjid Darul Ehsan, Kampung Asajaya Laut. — Photo from Facebook/Rubiah Wang KOTA SAMARAHAN (June 9): Some RM107 million has been allocated to Sarawak under the Program Perumahan Rakyat Sejahtera (PPRS) for the construction and repair of homes for poor households, said Datuk Rubiah Wang. The Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister said this reflects the federal government's ongoing commitment to improving rural living conditions and addressing poverty, particularly among the hardcore poor. She added the PPRS, previously known as the Housing Assistance Programme, is being implemented nationwide including Sarawak. 'This year, we began rolling out the PPRS to replace the previous PBR scheme. Many applications have been approved and are currently in the construction phase throughout the state. 'All that depends on the funding allocated for the year too,' the Kota Samarahan MO told reporters after officiating the handover of sacrificial meat for Kampung Asajaya Ulu and Kampung Asajaya Laut, here yesterday. She explained that applications are evaluated based on strict eligibility and prioritisation criteria to ensure only the most deserving households benefit from the programme. Rubiah also said that approvals are not given all at once but based on priority, which is determined by the relevant district offices, after which the officers verify and endorse the list of recipients to ensure only those truly in need are given assistance. 'In Asajaya alone, 14 homes have been approved for full reconstruction this year, while several more will undergo repair works in phases. These approvals were made through coordination with the local district office and area assemblyman. 'The assemblyman usually refers applicants to the district office for vetting and investigation before any final approval is granted,' she said. Earlier, Rubiah took part in the Aidiladha 'ibadah korban' (sacrificial rites) programme at Masjid Darul Salihin in Kampung Tanjung Parang. The distribution of sacrificial meat was coordinated by the village security and development committee, ensuring it reached eligible recipients especially the needy. 'These programmes not only uphold our religious obligations but also provide a meaningful platform to strengthen the bond between leaders and the community,' she said. allocation hardcore poor People's Prosperity Housing Programme Rubiah Wang
Borneo Post
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
RM107 mln allocated to S'wak under PPRS — Rubiah
Rubiah (second right) looks on as the korban meat is prepared for distribution at Masjid Darul Ehsan, Kampung Asajaya Laut. — Photo from Facebook/Rubiah Wang KOTA SAMARAHAN (June 9): Some RM107 million has been allocated to Sarawak under the People's Prosperity Housing Programme (PPRS) for the construction and repair of homes for poor households, said Datuk Rubiah Wang. The Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister said this reflects the federal government's ongoing commitment to improving rural living conditions and addressing poverty, particularly among the hardcore poor. She added the PPRS, previously known as the Housing Assistance Programme, is being implemented nationwide including Sarawak. 'This year, we began rolling out the PPRS to replace the previous PBR scheme. Many applications have been approved and are currently in the construction phase throughout the state. 'All that depends on the funding allocated for the year too,' the Kota Samarahan MO told reporters after officiating the handover of sacrificial meat for Kampung Asajaya Ulu and Kampung Asajaya Laut, here yesterday. She explained that applications are evaluated based on strict eligibility and prioritisation criteria to ensure only the most deserving households benefit from the programme. Rubiah also said that approvals are not given all at once but based on priority, which is determined by the relevant district offices, after which the officers verify and endorse the list of recipients to ensure only those truly in need are given assistance. 'In Asajaya alone, 14 homes have been approved for full reconstruction this year, while several more will undergo repair works in phases. These approvals were made through coordination with the local district office and area assemblyman. 'The assemblyman usually refers applicants to the district office for vetting and investigation before any final approval is granted,' she said. Earlier, Rubiah took part in the Aidiladha 'ibadah korban' (sacrificial rites) programme at Masjid Darul Salihin in Kampung Tanjung Parang. The distribution of sacrificial meat was coordinated by the village security and development committee, ensuring it reached eligible recipients especially the needy. 'These programmes not only uphold our religious obligations but also provide a meaningful platform to strengthen the bond between leaders and the community,' she said.
Daily Express
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
NGO warns Kepayan Assemblywoman against underestimating independents
Published on: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 24, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Mohd Fadli Fathullah, president of Pertubuhan Prihatin Rakyat Sabah (PPRS), criticised Kepayan Assemblywoman Jannie Lasimbang's remark labelling Cyril Liew's independent candidacy as 'desperate". He said Liew's decision reflects genuine grassroots frustration over neglected local issues and a desire for real change. Mohd Fadli urged Jannie not to belittle independent candidates, emphasizing they have credible support and represent a growing movement for fresh, attentive leadership in Sabah politics. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Sarawak to benefit from 703 new homes, 2,191 renovations under RM112.4 mln PPRS
Rubiah (fourth left) presents a symbolic house key to one of the PPRS recipients in Kampung Asajaya Laut. KUCHING (May 24): The federal Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) has allocated RM112.4 million to implement the Program Perumahan Rakyat Sejahtera (PPRS), a housing initiative aimed at improving living conditions for the poor in Sarawak in 2025. In a statement, the ministry announced that the funding will be used to build 703 new housing units and renovate 2,191 existing homes under the PPRS scheme in Sarawak this year. 'The implementation of this PPRS programme reflects KKDW's commitment to ensuring rural residents have access to quality housing, in line with efforts to achieve inclusive and sustainable rural development,' it said. The statement was issued following a site visit by KKDW deputy minister Datuk Rubiah Wang, who officiated a walkabout and symbolic handover of PPRS houses at Kampung Asajaya Laut, Asajaya recently. KKDW further explained that the PPRS initiative is a continuation and enhancement of the Hardcore Poor's Housing Programme (PPRT) which was reintroduced on Oct 1, 2024, to assist hardcoor poor families in securing safe and comfortable homes. Apart from the name change to PPRS, the financial aid for newly built homes has been increased to RM79,000 per unit for Peninsular Malaysia, and RM85,000 per unit for Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territories. Renovation support has also been increased to RM20,000. 'The house area has also been increased to 680 square feet with a flexible house design, as well as a new layout that allows for either horizontal or vertical construction, with a sharia-friendly concept,' it said. The ministry also revealed that under the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2024), a total RM377.7 million was allocated for Sarawak's Housing Assistance Programme. This funding has supported the construction of 2,317 new housing units and 10,629 renovated housing units, benefitting approximately 64,730 households to date. 'KKDW remains committed to improving the living standards and well-being of rural residents, especially in Sarawak,' it added. housing initiative KKDW PPRS Rubiah Wang
