RM6 million allocated to renovate low and medium cost flats in Taman Templer - Noh Omar

The Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry has allocated RM6 million to 12 Joint Management Bodies (JMB) in the Taman Templer state constituency, near here, for the renovation of facilities at low and medium cost flats.

Its Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar said RM500,000 would be channelled to each of the 12 JMB involved.

"Based on my observation, the condition of low cost flats, especially in the Klang Valley area, is rather disappointing and much need to be improved for the comfort of residents. As such, 168 locations in the state have been identified by the Commissioner of Buildings (COB) for upgrading.

"The state government should play an important role in championing the plight of the residents. The locations listed need to be reviewed and following this we will ensure that at least for each location, one project can benefit the residents involved," he said.

Noh, who is also the Selangor UMNO Liaison Committee chairman added that the ministry had also allocated RM40 million to assist in the renovation of low and medium cost flats nationwide and that JMBs can apply through the COB.

-- BERNAMA