General : 40-Year Settlement Issue Resolved, 120 Families In Sungkai, Kuala Bikam Get Land Grants
IPOH, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- A total of 120 squatter families around Sungkai and Kuala Bikam have been given land grants, resolving a settlement issue they had faced for more than 40 years, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
A total of 120 squatter families in Sungkai and Kuala Bikam, Perak, have received land grants, resolving a 40-year settlement issue. According to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, this move demonstrates the government's commitment to prioritizing the wellbeing of its people, regardless of racial background and social status.
The land grants were presented to recipients at a dinner event attended by over 1,200 guests from various communities. Nga Kor Ming also acknowledged the efforts of Sungkai assemblyman A Sivanesan and civil servants who worked to resolve the issue.
Nga Kor Ming also highlighted other government initiatives benefiting the Indian community, as reported by Free Malaysia Today. These include allocations for Indian settlements, Tamil vernacular schools, and the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit.
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