Muadzam Shah, Pahang, 27 July 2024 –Yayasan My First Home (“YMFH”) pledges to build 100 homes in 12 months for the Orang Asli community in Malaysia following the significant achievement today with the handover of its first home for the Orang Asli community in Muadzam Shah, and two houses for the Orang Asli community in Tapah, Perak.
This milestone is a major step forward in YMFH’s mission to provide safe and secure housing for underserved communities including Orang Asli families in Malaysia.
The newly completed home, built by the local Orang Asli villagers in Kampung Inoi, Muadzam Shah, represents a life-changing opportunity for Mr. Chaman Sinda and his family. Having lived in overcrowded conditions for over 50 years, Chaman, a rubber tapper and fisherman, expressed his gratitude: “I never thought owning a proper home would be possible. I am deeply grateful to Yayasan My First Home and Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan for making this dream a reality for my family.”
This project not only provides Chaman’s family with a new, stable home but also created job opportunities for the Kampung Inoi villagers, who were paid for their work on the construction.
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, Founder and Advisor of YMFH and Berjaya Corporation Berhad, emphasised that “Although constructing 100 houses for the underprivileged indigenous community is ambitious, at Yayasan My First Home, we aim to do more than building houses.
“These homes are the foundation for a brighter future, offering stability and dignity for the Orang Asli families. We invite everyone to join us in this vital mission to make a meaningful difference.”
With over 250 Orang Asli families in need of similar support, YMFH calls for collaboration from government bodies, corporations, and individuals. Each three-bedroom, 600 sqft home costs approximately RM60,000– RM65,000, highlighting the need for collective support to expand these efforts.
The handover ceremony was attended by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun and Nambee Ashvin Nambiar, General Manager of YMFH highlighting the foundation’s commitment to creating lasting positive change.
