Low cost must not mean low quality, says Pahang Sultan on Ru'RASA homes

KUALA LUMPUR: The Al-Sultan Abdullah People's Housing (Ru RASA) initiative must emphasize quality, according to the Sultan of Pahang. The construction of affordable homes should not be taken lightly, said Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, as the dwellings are intended to be safe havens for families throughout Pahang.

He urged those tasked with building the units to avoid rushing the work, emphasizing that the project's success should not be underestimated, despite the modest construction cost. Speaking after distributing keys to 11 beneficiaries of the Ru RASA Phase Two project in Jerantut and Kuantan, the Sultan highlighted that 790 housing units have been constructed as part of the program, which aims to offer comfortable abodes for residents of the state.

In a further proposal, Al-Sultan Abdullah suggested that a group insurance scheme be established for all Ru RASA residents to safeguard their homes from risks like fire and other unforeseen events. He expressed his desire for all 790 Ru RASA homeowners to be covered under such a scheme, ensuring their protection and peace of mind.

The ruler also reiterated his warning against selling or renting out the homes, stating that they are provided specifically for the benefit of the recipients and their families. Al-Sultan Abdullah praised the efforts of various parties involved in the Ru RASA project, including the Pahang Housing and Property Board, contractors, and government agencies, as well as the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, the UAE Ambassador to Malaysia, and the Pahang Local Government, Housing, Environment and Green Technology Committee chairman.