No more sick Pr1ma housing projects by 2024 - minister

 

The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) will ensure there are no more 1Malaysia People’s Housing Programme (PR1MA) sick projects by next year.

Its minister Nga Kor Ming said 17 sick projects were identified, with eight fully completed so far, including the key handing over process.

“So far, not even half a year, eight sick projects have been completed and the keys handed over, three more are expected to be completed this year, and the rest next year.

“By 2024, there will be no more sick projects, this is the commitment of the Malaysia Madani Unity Government, which always upholds the dignity and cares for the welfare and well-being of the people,” he said.

Nga was speaking at a key handing-over ceremony and Residensi Kota Tinggi 2023 Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, in Kota Tinggi, Johor today.

Also present were Deputy Local Government Development Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi, and state housing and local government committee chairperson Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.

Nga said the eight sick projects completed were:

1. Residensi Taman Raia Sentosa (Perak)

2. Phase Two of Residensi Sitiawan (Perak)

3. Phase 1 of Residensi Woodford Estate (Sabah)

4. Residensi Ranggu (Sabah)

5. Residensi Seri Mahkota (Kedah)

6. Residensi Bandar Bukit Mahkota (Selangor)

7. Residensi Kota Tinggi (Johor)

8. Residensi Pelangi Indah (Johor)

Residensi Larkin Indah in Johor is expected to be completed in the third quarter of this year.

Earlier, Nga in his speech said Residensi Kota Tinggi has 625 units of terrace houses equipped with facilities for the residents, such as a kindergarten, multipurpose hall, playground, and surau.

He said the project, which was identified as a Level 1 Sick Project by his ministry, was completed through the KPKT Sick Project Rehabilitation Programme.

- Bernama