KUCHING: An elderly single mother and her daughter can now live in safer and more comfortable conditions after their home at the Stampin Resettlement Scheme was fully repaired and officially handed back to them on Wednesday. The house was returned by Kota Sentosa Assemblyman, YB Wilfred Yap, following the completion of repair works funded by the Sarawak state government.
The repair project, costing RM15,000, was carried out under the Minor Rural Project – Program Penambahbaikan Rumah Miskin Sarawak, also known as MRP-PPRMS. The assistance was extended to Madam Bong, an elderly single mother, whose house had long required urgent repairs to ensure it was safe for daily living.
MRP-PPRMS is a Sarawak government initiative introduced in 2018 to help low-income families, especially those in the B40 group, repair and improve their homes. The programme focuses on providing financial support for essential building works and materials so that eligible families can live in decent and secure housing. It is part of the state’s wider effort to improve living standards and address housing issues among vulnerable communities.
In Madam Bong’s case, the repair works were completed through a gotong-royong effort led by Kapitan Boon Voon Min, together with members of the village committee. The community worked closely to ensure the house was repaired efficiently, while also demonstrating strong cooperation and care for those in need within the neighbourhood.
During the handover, YB Wilfred Yap said the assistance reflected the state government’s commitment to protecting the welfare of vulnerable groups, particularly the elderly and single-parent families. He stressed that having a safe and stable home is essential for dignity, security and overall quality of life. According to him, programmes like MRP-PPRMS allow the government to directly address real problems faced by the people and provide practical help where it matters most.
He also expressed his appreciation to Kapitan Boon Voon Min and the village committee for their dedication and voluntary efforts. YB Wilfred Yap noted that the strong gotong-royong spirit shown in this project proves that government assistance can have a greater impact when combined with active community leadership.
YB Wilfred Yap reaffirmed that his service centre will continue working closely with community leaders to identify deserving cases in the Kota Sentosa area. He added that ensuring state assistance reaches those who truly need help remains a priority, and that all aid will be delivered in an efficient, transparent and compassionate manner, in line with Sarawak’s people-first development approach.
