DESPITE still having to weather through the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, concerted efforts by the Penang government and the Joint Management Body (JMB) to enhance the quality of life for Penangites still remain a top priority.
Residents of Mewah Court Apartment in Jelutong received a delightful news today when their application for the replacement of 16 water tanks was approved by Penang government.
State Local Government, Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said the replacement works, which will commence soon, would involve two blocks within the premises of the apartment.
“I am so happy to be here to announce the approval for the replacement of 16 water tanks, which would cost RM468,000.
“The project, which falls under the Penang Maximum 80% Maintenance Fund (TPM80PP), will see the state government pay 80% (RM374,400) while the Joint Management Body (JMB) pay 20% (RM93,600),” Jagdeep told a press conference at Mewah Court Apartment today.
“The Penang government has so far spent RM38.2 million under this fund, involving some 257 applications with 411 projects,” Jagdeep added.
The 30-year-old apartment consists of four blocks, namely block 98, 100, 102 and 104. The replacement works of 16 water tanks will involve block 102 and 104 with eight water tanks each respectively.
Jagdeep said the Penang government would continue to ensure the delivery of affordable housing for Penangites, and also to promptly react as and when their shelters require maintenance works.
“Until November 2020, the Penang government has spent a total of RM262.78 million on various housing maintenance funds,” Jagdeep added.
The RM262.78 million includes maintenance works for housing schemes under Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP), all private and public housing schemes and the Penang Maximum 80% Maintenance Fund (TPM80PP).
Mewah Court Apartment management corporation chairman Emmanuel Dorai commended the Penang government for its ever readiness and commitment to ensure the well-being of Penangites is well taken care.
“With such governance, Penangites can always expect a steadfast response, especially matters relating to housing and maintenance works.
“On behalf of the residents here, I would like to thank the Penang government for approving the replacement works of 16 water tanks,” Emmanuel added.
Also present were Batu Lancang assemblyman Ong Ah Teong and state housing division senior principal assistant secretary Ainul Fadhilah Samsudi.
Story by Kevin Vimal
Pix by Chan Kok Kuan