Penang authorities seal transit home units, occupants appeal for leniency
THE Penang housing board yesterday sealed five apartment units at a transit housing scheme in Taman Manggis. As a result, three occupants from the five units found themselves homeless last night despite last-minute appeals to the state authorities fo...
The Penang Housing Board recently sealed five apartment units at a transit housing scheme in Taman Manggis, leaving three occupants homeless despite last-minute appeals for leniency. The Taman Manggis transit home, located in a prime area near a private hospital and hotel, is reserved for low-income earners earning less than RM1,500, married couples, and those awaiting state amnesty.
However, audit checks revealed some tenants were earning above RM1,500 and owned multiple vehicles or other properties. In March, 18 eviction notices were issued, but residents challenged the decision due to financial constraints. The state has now been forced to enforce the law and address the abuse of the process, stressing that those who can afford to relocate must do so.
Pannir Selvam Supramaniam, spokesperson for the residents' committee, called the situation inhumane and urged for a fair resolution.
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