Homes From The King For Flood Victims

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The King being briefed about the progress of the houses being built for the flood victims in Kampung Tanjung Pulai today. (Bernama pic)PEKAN: Victims of the floods that hit Pahang recently are getting a royal helping hand. Concerned with the plight of those who have lost their homes to floods, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has agreed to provide assistance to build new houses for them.
Sultan Abdullah, who is also Sultan of Pahang, came down to inspect the construction sites of the new houses in Kampung Sungai Gangchong, Acheh and Kampung Tanjung Pulai, here today.
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong was accompanied by his four sons, incluidng Pahang Regent Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah.
The royal family arrived at Kampung Tanjung Pulai at about 4 pm, and were briefed by Pahang Public Works Department (JKR) director Hafizah Zakaria who informed them that construction work on the 660 sq ft single-storey house there would begin next week.
According to Hafizah, it will take 16 weeks to build the houses, each with three bedrooms, a dining hall and a toilet on the land owned by the flood victims.
Meanwhile, house owner Mohd Khanafiah Abu Bakar, 52, said he was pleasantly surprised and very grateful to be able to receive a newly-built home from Sultan Abdullah.
He said part of the structure of his house had collapsed due to the floods at the beginning of January, and he was staying at his brother’s house for the time being.
“I am very moved, it is our heritage house where all of us siblings gather during Raya and kenduri…we really appreciate His Majesty’s gesture,” said Mohd Khanafiah.
Single mother Nur Hasnah Mat Yunos, 60, another recipient who lives in Kampung Sungai Gangchong, Acheh, here, also welcomed His Majesty’s kind act.
“Our home is just a simple wooden house, when it floods the floor gets damaged. The King is so good and willing to build a new house for us,” said Nur Hasnah who lives in the village with her three children and two grandchildren. - FMT

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