Cooperation in repairing hardcore poor houses launched in Nabawan
NABAWAN: The Sabah Federal Development Office has launched the “house repair through cooperation” (gotong royong membaiki rumah) program this year at the Pensiangan parliamentary level under the state’s Community Development Department (KEMAS).
The program is aimed at alleviating the burden of the target group comprising hardcore poor registered under the e-kasih to repair dilapidated homes so that they will be more comfortable and safe.
The program was launched in partnership with the Pensiangan Parliamentary Office, Nabawan People’s Representative Office, community leaders and local residents so as to save costs of repairing houses.
People’s Prosperous and E-Kasih Coordinating officer, Mohd Raidzal Mohd Gazali said that five houses in Kampung Solog and Tataluan, here were selected to participate in the program.
He said the program involved repairing zinc roof, house walling, painting, kitchen and toilet.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department and Pensiangan MP Tan Sri Joseph Kurup and Assistant Minister for Infrastructure Development and Nabawan Assemblyman Datuk Bobbey Ahfang Suan attended the launch of the program during which Abdul Halim Ambir’s house in Kampung Tataluan was repaired.
Also present at the event were State KEMAS Director Shahrulnizam Jantan, PBRS deputy president Arthur Joseph Kurup, Nabawan Community Development Leader Jubilin Kilan, community leaders and villagers.