UMS builds home in weeks for fisherman
KOTA BELUD: Communications and Multimedia Minister Datu�� Seri Dr Salleh Said Kerua�� expressed appreciation to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) for its Community Homes project initiative as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme��
He said the initiative should be commended as the university’s experts and volunteers had collaborated in assisting the government to help the underprivileged people to own homes��
“The Community Homes project is a social effort by UMS that prioritises the poor, those with no stable income and do not have their own homes�� It is a free home project for the eligible target groups��
“UMS students have volunteered to build these homes�� The responsibility and joy should be shared with those in need,” he said in his speech at the handing over of a community home in Kampung Pantai Emas here yesterday��
Kota Belud fisherman Rodzlee Ad��il, 36, who earns RM400 per month, received the 600 sq feet house which is equipped with three bedrooms, a bathroom, ��itchen and living room��
The house was built at a cost of approximately RM20,000 with the industrialised building system (IBS) in less than a month��
UMS vice-chancellor Prof Datu�� Dr D Kamaruddin D Mudin said besides the one in Kota Belud, three other units were built in Sipitang, Tawau and Sanda��an, and would be officiated next month��
Meanwhile, Rodzlee than��ed UMS for the new house which he found very comfortable for himself, wife and six children��
“I am very happy to get this house�� I have indeed dreamed of having my own home�� Today, my dream has come true than��s to UMS for their concern and assistance,” he added��
The selection of Rodzlee as the Community Homes recipient was made by the Kota Belud district office via the e-Kasih records�� - Bernama