The nearly decade-long wait by residents of Kampung Sungai Baru has finally come to an end as the redevelopment project officially kicked off today.
The project is expected to be completed within four years.
Federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the project would not only provide residents with more modern and comfortable homes, but offer additional incentives as a gesture of appreciation for their patience.
“Today, we are opening the project site for residents to see for themselves the improved living conditions they can look forward to. I believe this is a joyful moment for them,” she said at the groundbreaking ceremony.
Hundreds of residents and their representatives attended the ceremony and were allowed to view an exhibition showcasing models of the homes to be developed.
Also present were religious…