By Fitri Hazim Hazam
SEPANG, May 27 — The state government has allocated RM950,000 to build 13 single-storey units for the Orang Asli community under the Bina Baru dan Baikpulih Rumah Kerajaan Prihatin programme.
State Economic Planning Unit (Upen) assistant director (sectoral section) Idayuamimah Ibrahim said the project, which began in June last year, includes the construction of three-room houses worth RM85,000 and two-room houses worth RM55,000.
“This programme aims to provide comfort for the Orang Asli community living in the rural area, thereby improving their living standards,” she said after the house keys handover ceremony to the recipients today.
Idayuamimah said the Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) manages residency applications, and Upen verifies eligibility.
Meanwhile, Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) Technical and Building Management Department senior manager Kamarul Zaki Khalid said the handover of house keys is expected to be completed by mid-June.
Today’s handover involved four houses in Dengkil and two in Hulu Langat, with the remaining residences located in Hulu Selangor and Kuala Langat.
“So far, 10 houses have been completed, whereas three more are in the final phase of construction,” he said.
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