New homes for Ranau families
RANAU:
Four recipients of the Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) breathed a sigh of relief after they received the keys to their new houses here on Sunday.
The four were Dunisa Junisah binti Garaim, Boby @ Mohd Azuan bin Saidi, Shamsani bin Amilin and Alfrendy Liong.
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They received the keys from State Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun (inset) at a ceremony in Kg Lipasu.
At the ceremony, RMR offer letters were also presented to six applicants comprising Marconi Sandou, Danny James, Pinah Binti Serungin, Lailawati Binti Ramlee, Aldy Ramdin Gaminik and Gaerry Supail.
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Masidi expressed appreciation to Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB) for successfully completing the project according to specifications and time, as well as organising the ceremony in a very orderly and structured manner.
He said as State Finance Minister, he always believes that the responsibility of the Government is not only to formulate policies and approve the budget, but also to ensure that the policies reach the people.
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'Every family that receives a house or offer letter today is receiving a new hope, a new beginning and perhaps even an end to years of renting or living in an imperfect house.
'A house is not just a concrete structure. It is a place where children grow up, a place where families gather, a place where love blossoms and a place where we feel safe and calm,' he said.
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Masidi said the RMR programme is a very noble initiative because it targets low-income groups who cannot afford to own their own homes.
'With the help of subsidies and loan facilities from SPNB, eligible citizens now have the opportunity to own a comfortable and safe home,' said.
He added that since the programme was introduced, a total of 71,847 units have been built and handed over to the needy throughout the country and for Sabah, a total of 2,556 units have been allocated.
'The State Government will continue to support the efforts of SPNB and other housing agencies in ensuring that no Sabahan is left out of the opportunity to own a home.
'We understand that in today's world, the cost of living is increasing, the price of construction materials has also increase. However, the Government's commitment to protecting the common people has never wavered.
'At the Ministry of Finance level, we will continue to ensure that all allocations for the development of the people, including housing, basic amenities and social wellbeing, will continue to be given priority in the State's financial planning,' he said.
Also present were SPNB Executive Officer Ar Mohd Jamil bin Idris, SPNB Sabah Branch Director Mohd Hafiz Sua Abdullah, Ranau District Assistant Officer (Development) Florencia Padasian, Karanaan Division Community Development Officer Suhaimi Manjun and others.
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