A Malaysian social media user recently expressed their shock after receiving an eviction notice from Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), claiming that the People’s Housing Program (PPR) tenant had unpaid rent.
In their viral Threads post, the individual dubbed DBKL “ferocious and strict”, but did not mention the exact amount that was overdue.
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The tenant had not paid rent for three months
“I haven’t paid my rent for only three months, and they sent me an eviction notice.”
In case you are not aware, the official rental rate for PPR units has been set at around RM124 per month for qualified households under the federal program. This rent does not include maintenance costs, according to the official website of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT).
DBKL typically gives reminders and warning notices first, and tenants are given 30 days to vacate after an eviction notice is issued if they fail to meet certain conditions, such as paying rent.
“If DBKL wasn’t strict, some would stay for up to two years without paying rent.”
Social media users were baffled by the post, with many saying that DBKL was merely carrying out its due diligence. In the comments section, many netizens were not happy that the person seemed to be taking the matter lightly.
A local financial content creator also reminded that those staying at a PPR are considered lucky as they are paying the rental at a subsidised price.
“Please don’t stay in poverty. You should rise and change when you’re getting help and contribute to the country’s development, not complain that the authorities are not doing their jobs. I’m sick of this entitlement.”
“DBKL should’ve evicted those who skip paying rental for even just one month. The rental is not even expensive.”
“PPRs are cheap. Your 10 months of rent are equivalent to my monthly rent.”
“As they should. With a monthly salary of only RM2,500, my monthly rent is RM1,000, and I still need to support my family. If I were eligible for PPR, I would’ve applied for it.”
The PPR tenant has reportedly paid his rent
In the comment section, the person clarified that he had paid RM500 to DBKL after previously encountering some personal issues.
“I asked someone to pay for me previously, but that person didn’t. I was busy. I’m going to pay on my own from now on, and won’t trust anyone else.”
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