{
  "id": 19948645,
  "title": "After nearly a decade, 647 Sri Pahang Flat residents closer to new homes, says Fahmi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/after-nearly-a-decade-647-sri-pahang-flat-residents-closer-to-new",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T08:28:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/14/after-nearly-a-decade-647-sri-pahang-flat-residents-closer-to-new-homes-says-fahmi/243265"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — After nearly a decade waiting, 647 out of 716 Sri Pahang Flat residents have taken a significant step towards receiving new homes, according to Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. The balloting process and offer of units at Residensi Maarof today saw full participation from the eligible residents. The milestone, reached at the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) Training Institute, brings the community closer to their long-awaited residences. Fahmi, who additionally serves as Communications Minister, expressed his deep gratitude for the residents' patience and cooperation throughout the redevelopment process. \"As the MP for Lembah Pantai, I will continue to collaborate with DBKL and all relevant parties to ensure that the welfare and interests of the residents remain a priority,\" Fahmi shared in a Facebook post. Residensi Maarof is slated for an official inauguration by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the near future.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — A total of 647 out of 716 Sri Pahang Flat residents registered for the balloting process an...",
  "key_points": [
    "647 out of 716 Sri Pahang Flat residents closer to new homes",
    "Balloting process and offer of units at Residensi Maarof completed",
    "Fahmi grateful for residents' patience and cooperation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The balloting process for Residensi Maarof marks a critical transition for long-delayed redevelopment efforts, signaling a shift from decade-long displacement toward tangible housing security for most Sri Pahang Flat residents.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Sri Pahang Flat residents closer to new homes after 10-year wait",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/sri-pahang-flat-residents-closer-to-new-homes-after-10-year-wait",
        "published": "2026-11-14T06:59:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}