BALING – A total of 15 families, who lost their homes in the recent floods and water surge phenomenon here last Monday, have been offered temporary housing, said Baling MP Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim.
He said his team planned to set up container housing on the grounds of the Raudhatul Falah Mosque, Kg Iboi, Kupang here for all the affected families.
“This temporary housing will enable them to be comfortable after staying at the evacuation centre at SMK Jerai for the past few days,” he told reporters after performing the Aidiladha prayers at the mosque here today.
“I will also discuss with the 15 affected families for their consent...the mosque has also given its permission. The area in question is on high ground, therefore, it is safe.”
He said his team is targeting the construction of the container housing to be ready in two weeks’ time, adding that the housing will be equipped with basic facilities so that the affected families could live a comfortable life.
He also hoped the residents would not be left in temporary housing for long and that the state and federal governments would prepare more suitable sites for the affected families to build their homes.
“As for the damaged houses of flood victims, many relevant agencies, especially under the Rural Development Ministry, will provide allocations or assistance to repair damages,” he added.
In the meantime, Azeez assured all affected flood victims that they will receive donations of various equipment for comfortable living, including televisions and cooking equipment. – Bernama, July 10, 2022
