Sipitang fire victim gets new house
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.
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