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The Sun
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Eight transit homes completed in Melaka constituencies
MELAKA: A total of eight transit homes, costing RM560,000, have been completed by the Melaka Housing Board (LPM) in eight state legislative assemblies (DUN) as of mid-July. The homes are located in Tanjung Bidara, Paya Rumput, Taboh Naning, Merlimau, Duyong, Lendu, Pengkalan Batu, and Pantai Kundur. The 'One DUN, One Transit House' initiative, previously called 'Rumah Bencana,' was launched in 2023 to provide temporary shelter for those affected by disasters such as fires, floods, and storms. Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee deputy senior exco Datuk Zulkiflee Mohd Zin said, 'Currently, there is another transit home in the construction process in the Serkam constituency, while in other DUNs, they will be built in stages.' Zulkiflee suggested that the transit homes be built near or within the area of the State Legislative Assembly Development and Coordination Committee (Japerun) Office for better monitoring and management. He spoke after officiating the Duyong DUN Transit Home handover ceremony, attended by Duyong assemblyman Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem. Each transit home costs RM70,000, with free accommodation and utility bills covered by Japerun. Zulkiflee added, 'We are hoping that the construction of transit homes will be completed soon in all 28 state assemblies in Melaka so that it can be used by the people in need.' Mohd Noor Helmy said the homes help ease the burden of disaster victims while providing emotional support. 'The period for those placed in the transit home is a maximum of one month so that more people in need can be given temporary protection,' he said. - Bernama
Barnama
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Eight Transit Homes Completed In Eight Melaka Constituencies
MELAKA, July 17 (Bernama) -- A total of eight transit homes, costing RM560,000, have been completed by the Melaka Housing Board (LPM) in eight state legislative assemblies (DUN) in the state as of mid-July. Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee deputy senior exco Datuk Zulkiflee Mohd Zin said the completed transit homes were in Tanjung Bidara, Paya Rumput, Taboh Naning, Merlimau, Duyong, Lendu, Pengkalan Batu and Pantai Kundur. He said the 'One DUN, One Transit House' initiative, previously known as 'Rumah Bencana', began to be implemented in 2023, functioning as temporary accommodation for people affected by disasters such as fires, floods, storms and other emergencies. "Currently, there is another transit home in the construction process in the Serkam constituency, while in other DUNs, they (transit homes) will be built in stages in line with the state government's commitment to provide temporary shelter to help people affected by disasters. "We suggest that the transit homes be built near or within the area of the State Legislative Assembly Development and Coordination Committee (Japerun) Office because it will be monitored and managed by them," he told reporters here today. He said this after officiating the Duyong DUN Transit Home handover ceremony in conjunction with the Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) Programme, attended by Duyong assemblyman Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem. At the ceremony, Zulkiflee also gave out the transit home handover letter by LPM executive director Datuk Murad Husin to Mohd Noor Helmy. Zulkiflee said the cost of the transit homes being built was RM70,000 per unit, and accommodation in these homes was provided free of charge, including the cost of utility bills to be borne by Japerun. "We are hoping that the construction of transit homes will be completed soon in all 28 state assemblies in Melaka so that it can be used by the people in need," he also said.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- The Sun
Vandalised fire hose reel system hindered residents' early response in PPR fire
MELAKA: Vandalism to the fire hose reel system has left residents helpless in responding to a fire that claimed the life of a child at the Krubong People's Housing Project (PPR) here last week. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Mohd Zaidi Ma'at said that apart from the system, the fire extinguishers provided at the PPR were also not usable, despite being maintained according to schedule. 'The cause of the fire at one of the PPR units is still under investigation and involves various aspects, but from initial findings and interviews with residents, there were elements of vandalism on the fire hose reel system and fire extinguishers. 'This irresponsible act left residents unable to use the equipment for early firefighting efforts before the fire brigade arrived at the scene,' he told reporters here today. He said this after the opening of the Melaka Fire Safety Organisation Seminar 2025 by Deputy Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee chairman Zulkiflee Mohd Zin today. The event was also attended by Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department Deputy Director General (Development), Othman Abdullah. Mohd Zaidi said the firefighting team arrived within eight minutes, under the set key performance indicator (KPI) response time of 10 minutes, and they did not have any major problems in extinguishing the fire at the scene. He said the Fire and Rescue Department would carry out inspection and enforcement operations to address the issue of vandalism and ensure that firefighting equipment placed in residential premises, especially strata or multi-storey types. He said five PPRs and 147 apartments were identified for the inspection, and the department would not compromise with issues of vandalism or unscheduled maintenance to ensure that the equipment involved was always in good condition and could be used in times of emergency. On May 16, it was reported that a four-year-old boy died after being trapped in a fire at a PPR unit in Krubong.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- The Sun
Vandalised fire hose reel system hindered residents' early response
MELAKA: Vandalism to the fire hose reel system has left residents helpless in responding to a fire that claimed the life of a child at the Krubong People's Housing Project (PPR) here last week. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Mohd Zaidi Ma'at said that apart from the system, the fire extinguishers provided at the PPR were also not usable, despite being maintained according to schedule. 'The cause of the fire at one of the PPR units is still under investigation and involves various aspects, but from initial findings and interviews with residents, there were elements of vandalism on the fire hose reel system and fire extinguishers. 'This irresponsible act left residents unable to use the equipment for early firefighting efforts before the fire brigade arrived at the scene,' he told reporters here today. He said this after the opening of the Melaka Fire Safety Organisation Seminar 2025 by Deputy Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee chairman Zulkiflee Mohd Zin today. The event was also attended by Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department Deputy Director General (Development), Othman Abdullah. Mohd Zaidi said the firefighting team arrived within eight minutes, under the set key performance indicator (KPI) response time of 10 minutes, and they did not have any major problems in extinguishing the fire at the scene. He said the Fire and Rescue Department would carry out inspection and enforcement operations to address the issue of vandalism and ensure that firefighting equipment placed in residential premises, especially strata or multi-storey types. He said five PPRs and 147 apartments were identified for the inspection, and the department would not compromise with issues of vandalism or unscheduled maintenance to ensure that the equipment involved was always in good condition and could be used in times of emergency. On May 16, it was reported that a four-year-old boy died after being trapped in a fire at a PPR unit in Krubong.
