Trapped in poverty in high-density flats


Dirty living conditions at PPR Taman Putra Damai Lembah Subang leads to health problems for the residents.

DESPITE being located in Kelana Jaya, a major suburb of Petaling Jaya, the PPR Taman Putra Damai Lembah Subang is in a sorry state.

The estimated 15,000 residents of the People’s Housing Project are plagued with poverty and drug abuse, among other social and domestic issues.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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