MUKAH: Four residents here yesterday afternoon received compensation cheques from Etiqa General Takaful Berhad (EGTB).
They were the Village Chief (KK), Mohamad B Kassim of Kpg Sg Ragei Mukah who received RM1, 725, Hanny Marshal of Kpg Siteng (RM770), Talip Sebli of Kpg Pulat Balingian (RM1,800) and KK Tai Ki Man of Kenyana (RM1,800).
It is learnt that these owners of the houses affected by the recent floods had submitted their claims to the insurance company.
Their houses were among 97 houses in the Mukah Division which were insured under Rumah Desa Plan initiated by EGTB.
The cheques were presented by Tellian State Assemblyman, Yussibnosh Balo, at the Leaders with the People Programme and the presentation of compensation cheques to the flood victims (Rumah Desa Etiqa Takaful Plan).
In his speech at the function, Yussibnosh wanted the insurance programme which was the first of its kind in Malaysia to be promoted to the people in the area. He believed that most of the locals were ignorant of the existence of such practical and affordable insurance.
Other speakers at the relaxing but meaningful progamme held at Lamin Dana Cultural Boutique Lodge of Kampung Tellian were the incumbent for Mukah parliamentary seat, Tan Sri Dr Muhammad Leo Toyad, Temenggong Haji Hendi Suhai and the Lamin Dana operator, Diana Rose. At the event, Dr Toyad donated RM7,956.27, the yearly total premium for the 97 houses for the 2018/2019 term; the donation was very much welcomed by house owners present at the function.
