Continue Support, Expand K2K Programme - Dr Wan Azizah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, wife of the Prime Minister, has called for continued support and expansion of the Kita-Untuk-Kita (K2K) Programme to benefit more communities in public housing areas.

The Bandar Tun Razak MP said the programme, launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in April 2023, is part of efforts to empower communities in People’s Housing Projects (PPR) in a comprehensive and inclusive manner.

She said the programme comprises four key components, namely community empowerment, co-management of public housing, economic and income enhancement, as well as advocacy and policy reform.

“Through the implementation of this strategy, more than 50,000 residents in the Klang Valley are now part of a wave of transformation that is making their communities more resilient and sustainable,” she said in her speech at a ceremony to celebrate the academic excellence of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students from PPR Taman Mulia under the programme here today.

Also present were political secretary to the Prime Minister, Datuk Azman Abidin and K2K Programme director Dr Shahridan Faiez.

Dr Wan Azizah said the PPR Taman Mulia community had chosen to implement the Free SPM Tuition Project under the K2K Community Grant Programme, which not only had a direct impact on over 40 students there but also strengthened the spirit of solidarity and shared responsibility.

She said the project had received RM17,052 in funding through the K2K Community Grant, managed by Think City.

“With this funding, a total of 48 classes for core subjects were successfully conducted. In addition, learning facilities such as tables, chairs, printers and projectors were also provided to create a conducive learning environment even after the grant period ends,” she said.

She added that the K2K Community Grant not only supports PPR Taman Mulia but also targets 10 public housing areas in the Klang Valley, with a total of 39 community projects worth over RM1 million.

These projects cover various fields including education, family health, safety, cleanliness, culture and sports, all of which contribute to improving the community’s quality of life, she said.

Dr Wan Azizah also shared that the Free SPM Tuition Project had successfully produced five students who achieved 8As and three students who scored 5As.

At the ceremony, students who scored 8As and 5As received the Excellent Student Award, while three others received the Motivation Award, Commitment Award and Friendship Award, respectively. Four teachers received the Educator Award and one individual received the Community Mobiliser Award.

-- BERNAMA