{
  "id": 3697936,
  "title": "RM117 mln Teku Village housing scheme moves into implementation, 243 homes planned",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/rm117-mln-teku-village-housing-scheme-moves-into-implementation-243",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-27T00:02:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Borneo Post Online",
    "slug": "borneo-post-online",
    "url": "https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/08/27/rm117-mln-teku-village-housing-scheme-moves-into-implementation-243-homes-planned/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SIBU, Aug 27: The RM117 million Teku Village Expansion Scheme (SPK), which involves the construction of 243 Spektra Permata (RSP) homes, is set to enter the implementation phase, announced Housing Development Corporation (HDC) chairman Abdul Yakub Arbi. He revealed that an initial allocation of RM350,000 had been granted to kick off preparatory works once the project site was handed over to HDC. During a visit to the site yesterday, Abdul Yakub, along with State Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development and Nangka assemblyman Dr Annuar Rapaee, discussed plans to streamline the scheme's funding mechanism through an alternative method to ensure a smoother and faster execution of the housing project. Dr Annuar expressed gratitude to HDC for their dedication towards the project, which was first proposed two years ago, and stated that the 243 homes were projected to be completed within a 36-month timeframe. He added that the initiative aimed to prioritize home ownership for newly married young couples so they can secure their own abodes during the early stages of their marriage, though applications would still be accepted from the general public who meet the eligibility criteria.",
  "summary": "SIBU (Aug 27): The RM117-million Teku Village Expansion Scheme (SPK), involving the construction of 243 Spektra Permata (RSP) homes, is ready to move into the implementation phase, said Housing Development Corporation (HDC) chairman Abdul Yakub Arbi. He said an initial allocation of RM350,000 had been provided to commence preliminary works following the handover of the [...] The post RM117 mln…",
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}