THE Sarawak Rental Assistance Scheme will be introduced next year, as announced during the tabling of the 2021 State Budget.
Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the scheme is to assist working low-income groups in reducing the cost of living and mitigate urban poverty.
“Under this scheme, eligible applicants will receive a rental assistance of RM200 per month for up to a maximum period of 36 months,” he said when tabling the Supply (2021) Bill, 2020 yesterday (Nov 9).
He said a sum of RM48 million will be set aside under this budget that will benefit about 20,000 eligible households.
“In our efforts to address urban-related issues and overcome overcrowded settlements, the state government has been implementing urban renewal programmes.
“Therefore, for 2021, an allocation of RM390 million will be provided for the implementation of urban renewal projects,” he said.
Abang Johari said the projects include Darul Hana Redevelopment Project; Sungai Bedaun Redevelopment Project; Kampung Tabuan Melayu Redevelopment Project; Infrastructure works at Kemuyang Sibu; Infrastructure works at Kampung Jepak, Bintulu; Infrastructure works at Kampung Baru, Samarahan; Infrastructure works at Kampung Segedup/Maong, Kuching and the Infrastructure works at Kampung Spaoh, Betong.
