Bismilllahhirrahmanirrahim
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullah Wabarakatuh and Malaysian Family Greetings,
[GOODBYE]
- Alhamdulillah, thanks be to Allah SWT because today we can meet in the Opening Ceremony of the Malaysian Armed Forces Family Home (or RKMAT) Army. A very important and big ceremony means to me personally.
- This is because, I was not only able to meet again with the members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) who are very close to my heart, but today’s ceremony is very closely related to my main aspiration as Prime Minister, which is the aspiration of the ‘Malaysian Family’.
- Through this aspiration, apart from inclusion and togetherness, I also focus on the well -being of every Malaysian family of various races, religions and cultures. This inclusion and togetherness includes the well -being of the members of the ATM who have such great service, devotion and sacrifice to our beloved homeland.
- I am aware that there will be no form of retribution compared to what you have poured out for the security and sovereignty of the country, the government will still find a way, strive and strive diligently to meet the needs of the brothers especially from the point of view of welfare especially housing.
My dear Malaysian family,
MALAYSIAN ARMED FORCES FAMILY HOUSE
- The Government through the Ministry of Defense focuses specifically on the housing agenda of ATM personnel. One of the major efforts undertaken is to draft the Housing Blueprint 2.0, whose main goal is to build 28,033 comfortable and conducive RKMAT units from 2021 to 2030 as well as maintain the existing RKMAT throughout the country.
- The need for RKMAT is very close to me, in 2020, when I served as Senior Minister of Defense, this became my priority, where I realized and understood the housing needs for ATM personnel.
- Taking into account the number of ATM personnel throughout the country at this time, the construction of new RKMAT throughout the country is still a necessity.
- That is why, when I was with the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy), YB Dato ‘Sri Mustapa Bin Mohamed and several other stakeholders in drafting the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12), one of the agendas that I made a priority below the defense chapter is the housing agenda of ATM members.
- Alhamdulillah, the 12th RMK has already been tabled and approved, I have also announced that through the five-year plan ahead of the country, the government will build about 10,200 RKMAT units and Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) quarters throughout the country.
- As the Senior Minister of Defense, YB Dato ‘Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein Onn mentioned a moment ago, of the total, 8,852 units are specifically for ATM personnel.
- It is important for me to inform, 1,509 units are already in the process of construction, while another 7,343 units are in the process of procurement.
My dear Malaysian family,
2,000 RKMAT UNITS IN BUKIT JALIL OFFICIATED TODAY
- For today alone, I will soon officiate 2,000 units of Malaysian Armed Forces Family Homes (or RKMAT).
- Indeed, what we are about to witness means a lot to me personally. This is because, the discussion and agreement to make affordable housing developed by the Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (or LTAT) in Bukit Jalil as RKMAT was implemented when I was the Senior Minister of Defense.
- At that time, I chose to agree because I knew there were still many ATM personnel, especially Army personnel, had to rent around the Klang Valley due to the lack of quarters or RKMAT in the region. More worrying to me, the rental rate and cost of living in the Klang Valley is quite high and exceeds the rate of Fixed Housing Allowance received.
- Alhamdulillah, the plan that was agreed a few months ago is finally implemented today. It was even more reassuring for me to hear Dato ‘Seri Hishammuddin’s speech earlier, that the 2,000 units that were inaugurated today, have actually met 85% of the RKMAT requirements for ATM personnel in the Klang Valley.
- I consider this part of an important step towards the well -being of Malaysian Families. Moreover, the house that I will officiate today, is not an empty house but is equipped with furniture, electrical appliances and leisure and social facilities such as multi-purpose hall, gymnasium, surau and shop units which are very comfortable and conducive to live in.
- Insya-Allah, the same level of facilities will be provided in other RKMATs after this. In this context, I welcome the commitment expressed by the Senior Minister of Defense earlier, that the Ministry of Defense together with LTAT will continue to work closely to ensure that future plans related to ATM housing, including through the 12MP can be implemented as planned.
- As the Prime Minister, I have always given full trust to the Ministry of Defense and LTAT. My hope is that with this joint venture, the dream of ATM members to live in a more comfortable and conducive home can be realized. God willing.
My dear Malaysian family,
- Once again, I take this opportunity to express my deepest appreciation and thanks to the Ministry of Defense and LTAT for realizing the plans related to the ATM housing agenda.
- Hopefully, this close collaboration between MINDEF and LTAT will continue until any time and at the same time bring great benefits to the welfare aspects of ATM members.
- To the members of the ATM, especially those who will live in RKMAT in Bukit Jalil, my congratulations. Make the most of this facility and take care of this residence like the residence of your own brothers and sisters.
- If there are any additional requirements, inform me or the Senior Minister of Defense directly. InsyaAllah, the government will continue to help you as members of the Malaysian Family as well as possible.
In the words of Bismillahirrahmannirahim, I officiate the Malaysian Armed Forces Family Home or RKMAT.
Thank you,
Source: Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia