KPKT channels over RM 203m for development, upgrading projects in Pahang
Minister Nga Kor Ming (picture) said part of the allocation was channelled through Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB) for the construction of houses under the Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) programme, with a total of 782 units approved for construction this year.
'This RMR programme was established to assist households earning below RM5,000 who either do not own a home or live in dilapidated houses, but have land to build a proper and comfortable home,' he told a press conference after handing over house keys of the RMR and the Bina Baharu Rumah di Bandar programmes at Kampung Cempaka here today.
Nga said the allocation also covers the construction of eight housing projects under the People's Residency Programme (PRR) worth RM61.73 million, which will be implemented through the Housing Planning Division of KPKT.
He said PRR homes, designed to be integrated, conducive, and liveable with commercial-grade quality, will be developed in Kuantan, Jerantut, Bentong, Temerloh, Maran, Inderapura, and Bera.
Nga said the projects also include the construction of a business centre in Cameron Highlands, the development of Pekan Sentral in Pekan, and slope maintenance works, for which RM21.13 million has been allocated.
He said a further RM23.61 million has been allocated for solid waste management projects to be carried out by the National Solid Waste Management Department (JPSPN), in Kuantan, Lipis, Maran, Bentong, Cameron Highlands, Temerloh as well as Pulau Tioman.
'These projects are implemented to ensure the provision of a sustainable and efficient solid waste management system, in order to safeguard public health and preserve environmental and natural resources,' he said.
Earlier, through the KPKT Sentuhan Kasih programme here, Nga inspected the upgrading project of the Pasar Besar Awam Kuantan as well as the public facilities at Taman Tasik Lestari in Teluk Cempedak. — BERNAMA
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