Labuan’s RM112mil People’s Housing Project (PPR) at Jalan Batu Arang, Tanjung Aru, is nearing completion with occupancy expected by the end of this year.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said construction on the project, featuring 500 units spread across two 13-storey blocks, began in January 2018.
Each unit, spanning 700sq ft, has three rooms, ensuring ample living space for residents.
She said the development included amenities such as a community hall, surau, kindergarten, shophouses and a children’s playground.
According to a Bernama report, Dr Zaliha emphasised the developer’s commitment to adhering strictly to specified standards and timelines, underscoring the importance of meeting the project’s handover deadline.
Additionally, she directed Labuan Corporation to collaborate closely with the Housing and Local Government Ministry to ensure that the PPR served its intended purpose for eligible Labuan residents.
Dr Zaliha also provided updates on the RM65mil Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) religious secondary school project in Kampung Sungai Bedaun.
Anticipated to be completed by 2027, the school is expected to accommodate some 600 students and provide boarding facilities, she said.
“Once operational, the school will cater not only to local students but also to asnaf (hardcore poor) students from Sabah and Sarawak,” she added.
