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New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Johari: Keep politics out of mosques and surau
KUALA LUMPUR: Mosques and surau are not places to disseminate political ideologies, said Titiwangsa member of parliament Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. He reminded his constituents that places of worship are meant to strengthen ties between community members. "Don't bring factions into this surau. "Don't bring political ideologies here. "This is for the community," he said in his speech officiating the opening ceremony of Surau Jumaat Al Falah at the People's Housing Project (PPR) Hiliran Ampang. The surau finally obtained permanent approval from the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department to conduct Friday prayers beginning this month, after waiting for two and a half years. Johari, who is also the plantation and commodities minister, said that residents of the 940 PPR units from blocks A, B and C can now perform Friday prayers with comfort and ease. "Prior to this, the other available mosque was already so crowded. "When I found out that the application was approved, I was very happy. "Now, we can also host community events here." He also reminded his constituents to practise fair and transparent administration of the surau and to involve the youth in community events and its administration. Surau chairman Ahmad Fauzi Murad said this also makes it easier for the elderly to perform Friday prayers instead of crossing the road to get to Masjid Nurul Islam. Previously, the surau obtained temporary approval to conduct Friday prayers during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the committee pushed for permanent approval, which was finally obtained only a few weeks ago. Fauzi said none of this would have been possible without Johari, and thanked him for his commitment towards realising the dreams of the committee. What started as a surau under the PPR's lobby was relocated in 2016 and is now equipped with three large ceiling fans and can accommodate 1,200 people. Federal Territories' deputy mufti Jamali Mohd Adnan, also attended the opening ceremony, which was followed by Friday prayers.
The Star
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
KL low-cost housing rent arrears reach RM70mil, says mayor
KUALA LUMPUR: The total amount of unpaid rent for the People's Housing Project (PPR) and Public Housing (PA) under the Kuala Lumpur City Hall's (DBKL) has reached RM70mil, said mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif (pic). She said the arrears were affecting the maintenance and management of facilities for communities in areas under DBKL's supervision. Maimunah said DBKL had taken several steps to deal with the arrears, such as cutting off water supply, issuing notices, holding financial advocacy programmes and offering tenants an instalment payment plan. "This initiative is vital so that the rent collected can be used to provide better services for residents," she said at the Safe City Community Wellbeing Programme here on Sunday (May 18). Maimunah added that DBKL was considering offering PPR and PA units for sale to tenants who could afford to purchase them. "There was a decision in 2015 to suspend (the sale), but I have since reviewed the decision, and if the tenants are financially capable, we can consider selling the units," she said. Among the other matters addressed by Maimunah during the programme were issues concerning waste management, traffic congestion, and drug abuse. - Bernama
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PPR, PA rent arrears reach RM70 million
KUALA LUMPUR: The total amount of unpaid rent for the People's Housing Project (PPR) and Public Housing (PA) under the purview of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has reached RM70 million, said Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif. She said the arrears were affecting the maintenance and management of facilities for communities in areas under DBKL's supervision. Maimunah said DBKL had taken several steps to deal with the arrears, such as cutting off water supply, issuing notices, holding financial advocacy programmes and offering tenants an instalment payment plan, 'This initiative is vital so that the rent collected can be used to provide better services for residents,' she said at the Safe City Community Wellbeing Programme here today. In addition, Maimunah said DBKL was considering offering PPR and PA units for sale to tenants who could afford to purchase them. 'There was a decision in 2015 to suspend (the sale), but I have since reviewed the decision, and if the tenants are financially capable, we can consider selling the units,' she said. Among the other matters addressed by Maimunah during the programme were issues concerning waste management, traffic congestion, and drug abuse.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PPR, PA rent arrears reach RM70m
KUALA LUMPUR: The total amount of unpaid rent for the People's Housing Project (PPR) and Public Housing (PA) under the purview of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has reached RM70 million, said Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif. She said the arrears were affecting the maintenance and management of facilities for communities in areas under DBKL's supervision. Maimunah said DBKL had taken several steps to deal with the arrears, such as cutting off water supply, issuing notices, holding financial advocacy programmes and offering tenants an instalment payment plan, 'This initiative is vital so that the rent collected can be used to provide better services for residents,' she said at the Safe City Community Wellbeing Programme here today. In addition, Maimunah said DBKL was considering offering PPR and PA units for sale to tenants who could afford to purchase them. 'There was a decision in 2015 to suspend (the sale), but I have since reviewed the decision, and if the tenants are financially capable, we can consider selling the units,' she said. Among the other matters addressed by Maimunah during the programme were issues concerning waste management, traffic congestion, and drug abuse.
Barnama
18-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
PPR, PA Rent Arrears Reach RM70 Million
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- The total amount of unpaid rent for the People's Housing Project (PPR) and Public Housing (PA) under the purview of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has reached RM70 million, said Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif. She said the arrears were affecting the maintenance and management of facilities for communities in areas under DBKL's supervision. Maimunah said DBKL had taken several steps to deal with the arrears, such as cutting off water supply, issuing notices, holding financial advocacy programmes and offering tenants an instalment payment plan,
