KPKT ALLOCATED RM5.29 MLN SINCE 2023 FOR IPOH HOUSING REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE - NGA

IPOH, April 14 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has allocated RM5.29 million since 2023 for housing repair and maintenance works in Ipoh, aimed at enhancing the well-being of residents.

In a statement today, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said that of the total, RM1.19 million was allocated this year under the Housing Maintenance Programme (PPP) for various repair and upkeep works.

“KPKT will channel RM993,000 through the PPP for projects such as the refurbishment of the community hall and waste disposal area at the Jalan Hospital flats (RM98,000), road resurfacing at Dewan Greentown (RM50,000), roof replacement at Seri Kepayang flats (RM500,000), road resurfacing within the Seri Kepayang flats compound (RM295,000) and installation of solar lights (RM50,000),” he said.

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Nga, who officiated the repainting of buildings and installation of new lifts at the Jalan Hospital and  Seri Kepayang flats, also attended the Kepayang state constituency Hari Raya gathering yesterday.

Additionally, in his capacity as the Kepayang assemblyman, he contributed RM200,000 for the upgrading of the Seri Kepayang Food Court.

He said that during his visit to the Jalan Hospital flats on March 10 last year, he noted the poor condition of its infrastructure, with rusted handrails and faded paint.

“As a result, KPKT allocated RM500,000 through the PPP for repainting and replacing the handrails at the apartment complex, in addition to a supplementary contribution of RM100,000 from the Perak Housing and Property Board.

“The maintenance work was completed on schedule within 12 months, achieving a cost saving of 16 percent,” he said.

Nga explained that the government initially allocated RM500,000 for repainting the Seri Kepayang flats. However, upon discovering frequent elevator breakdowns, KPKT then allocated RM3 million for their replacement. 

“Thanks to efficient management, the project was completed for RM2.61 million, reflecting a 13 percent cost saving and finished within the specified timeframe,” he added.

-- BERNAMA