SIPITANG: A single mother who lost her home in a fire just a day before Aidiladha celebrations in 2024 received a new one under the Program Perumahan Rakyat Sejahtera (PPRS).
Baidah Amit from Kampung Lumut was among the recipients of the PPRS housing assistance, which aims to provide safe and comfortable shelter for those affected by unforeseen disasters.
Sipitang Umno Division Chief Abd Rahman Mat Noh said the housing assistance application successfully enabled the victim to own a PPRS home after losing her previous residence to fire last year.
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“With this housing assistance, they can now shelter comfortably without worrying about strong winds, rain or heat,” said Abd Rahman.
He hopes the victim would overcome her trauma and find joy in the government’s concern by providing housing to those affected by uninvited disasters.
Abd Rahman acknowledged that while the new house may not be identical to the one destroyed by fire, the recipients should be grateful for the PPRS home contributed by the government.
He said anyone can apply for PPRS housing but must follow established procedures, assuring the public that there is no favouritism or discrimination in distributing government aid.
“We are grateful for their patience in waiting for the PPRS house, but what matters is that they received the home, which brings them joy over the government’s assistance,” he said.