SIBU: A family in Bawang Assan is set to move into a newly completed home soon, following the successful approval of its application under the Program Perumahan Rakyat Sejahtera (PPRS), with assistance from the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch.
The house belonging to applicant Kong Min Hui has been completed and is expected to be ready for occupation shortly, giving the family the prospect of a safer, more comfortable and stable living environment.
SUPP Bawang Assan Branch Chairman Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie said Kong had approached the branch for help due to his family’s difficult living conditions.
Following the appeal, the branch assisted him in preparing and submitting the necessary application documents while maintaining close communication with the Sibu District Office and regularly following up on the application.
As Kong fulfilled the programme’s eligibility requirements, his application was approved, and the house was subsequently constructed and completed.
Lau led a branch delegation on a follow-up visit to the newly completed house yesterday (Nov 9), where they met the family and inspected the premises to assess the outcome of the housing assistance.
He said the successful completion represented another meaningful effort by the branch to help underprivileged families access government assistance schemes and improve their living conditions.
“Helping low-income families is not simply about providing temporary assistance. More importantly, it is about making full use of existing government programmes to ensure that those who genuinely need help and meet the eligibility requirements receive the support available to them,” he said.
Lau, who is also Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) Environment and Public Health Standing Committee chairman, stressed that having a safe and stable home could make a significant difference to a family’s life, giving its members greater security, dignity and confidence to move forward.
He added that while applications and construction under the programme remained subject to government assessments, procedures and eligibility requirements, the branch would continue to serve as a bridge between residents and the relevant government agencies.
He said the branch would proactively identify families in need, assist them in preparing the necessary documentation and follow up on their applications to ensure that eligible applicants had a fair opportunity to benefit from available housing assistance.
“Our team will continue working closely with the Sibu District Office, community organisations and relevant agencies to address grassroots needs, help deserving families gain access to appropriate assistance programmes and ensure that government resources reach those who genuinely need them,” he said.
