PITAS: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor announced an additional 10 Rumah Mesra Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) units in every state constituency starting next year, specifically for newly married young couples.
He said this would raise the total to 50 units per constituency in 2026 compared to 40 units this year.
“Previously, there were only four or five Hardcore Poor Housing Programme (PPRT) units, but this year we are providing 40 Rumah Mesra SMJ.
“Next year, we will increase it to 50 units, with the additional 10 reserved for young couples who are struggling and still living with their families,” he said.
He said this when officiating the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sabah Housing and Town Development Authority’s (LPPB) housing and commercial lot project at Kampung Taka here, Saturday.
On the LPPB project, Hajiji said it would have a major impact on the Pitas community by creating jobs, business opportunities and services, while also enabling more people to own homes.
“The project involves 320 single-storey semi-detached and terrace houses on 37.6 acres of LPPB land, along with 171 commercial units comprising two-storey shops or offices, a superstore, showroom and kiosks,” he said.
