From fire devastation to new beginnings: RM540,000 facility boost for Rumah Serani longhouse
By DayakDaily Team KAPIT, Oct 24: Residents of Rumah Serani Eli, Nanga Ibau Tengah, Kapit who lost their homes in a fire in May 2018, have rebuilt their lives in a 39-door longhouse, with a further RM540,000 allocated to improve their living facilities. Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi announced the allocation during his visit to the longhouse today for its Mangkong Tiang ceremony and official opening. “To further improve the residents’ facilities, I also announced an allocation…
Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi announced RM540,000 in funding to upgrade facilities at Rumah Serani Eli longhouse in Kapit. The allocation supports residents who rebuilt their community after a 2018 fire, with the new structure officially opened in August 2024.
RM540,000 was allocated for a kitchen storeroom, tile installation, and a jetty at the longhouse.
Residents moved into the 39-door longhouse on August 31, 2024, after losing homes in a 2018 fire.
The building was constructed under the Fire Victims’ Emergency Assistance Project with community and government support.
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KAPIT, Oct 24: Residents of Rumah Serani Eli, Nanga Ibau Tengah, Kapit who lost their homes in a fire in May 2018, have rebuilt their lives in a 39-door longhouse, with a further RM540,000 allocated to improve their living facilities.
Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi announced the allocation during his visit to the longhouse today for its Mangkong Tiang ceremony and official opening.
“To further improve the residents’ facilities, I also announced an allocation of RM40,000 for a kitchen storeroom, RM300,000 for tile installation and RM200,000 for a jetty.
“The need to upgrade the plumbing system and establish a resource centre will also be given attention,” he said in a statement shared on his social media.
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