The housing and local government ministry has allocated RM17.97 million for maintenance programmes in Johor since 2023, says deputy minister.
JOHOR BAHRU: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has channeled an allocation of RM17.97 million for the Housing Maintenance Programme (PPP) in Johor since 2023.
Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said the allocation given since 2023 through the National Housing Department (JPN) reinforces the commitment and ensures the continuous distribution of maintenance assistance for residents of the People’s Housing Programme (PPR).
She said a total of 57 maintenance projects were implemented through PPP, including the replacement of sewage pipes and handrail repairs at a cost of RM876,744 for the Taman Desa Mutiara PPR.
“(Overall) a total of RM1.91 million has been allocated for Desa Mutiara PPR for the implementation of six major maintenance projects,” she said after officiating the Kasih MADANI Sustainable and Safe Community Synergy Programme at Taman Desa Mutiara PPR, here today.
Also present was Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) chief executive officer Khalid Mohamed.
Aiman Athirah said the MADANI Government is always concerned and proactive in addressing critical issues faced by residents, including aspects of safety, cleanliness and comfort of the residential environment.
In the meantime, she said KPKT is always committed to fostering community harmony through the Zero Waste Community Centre (KOSIS) initiative under the supervision of SWCorp.
She said that since it was introduced in March 2020, the initiative, which was also implemented at PPR Desa Mutiara, has recorded the collection of 32,790.07 kilogrammes of recyclable goods, reaching a sales value of RM15,652.
Meanwhile, she said that the PPR was also chosen as a ‘Fire Point’ location for the use of community firefighters in the area.
According to her, there are a total of 16 Fire Point locations throughout the country equipped with various equipment and supplies including safety jackets, hoses and community boats.
