Govt ends 40-year settlement issue with land grants for 120 Perak families, says housing minister
IPOH, Aug 9 — A total of 120 squatter families around Sungkai and Kuala Bikam have been given land grants, resolvi...
On August 9, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming announced that 120 squatter families in Sungkai and Kuala Bikam, Perak, have been granted land, ending a 40-year settlement issue. The minister emphasized that the resolution showcased the Madani Government's commitment to the welfare of all Malaysians, irrespective of their race or social status.
In a statement, Nga noted that the issue had persisted for over 40 years and that the grant of land would provide these families with a more secure future. The Minister also acknowledged the dedication of Sungkai assemblyman Datuk A. Sivanesan and all civil servants involved in resolving the issue. The Madani Government's support for the Indian community was highlighted, with allocations of RM20 million for Indian settlements, RM50 million for Tamil vernacular schools, and an additional RM150 million for the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit.
Nga urged Malaysians to evaluate the government's performance based on actual achievements rather than racial sentiments, advocating for a future politics rooted in unity, performance-driven service, development, and the wellbeing of the people.
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