Summary
- Two lifts upgraded at Pangsapuri Topaz for RM237,160.
- State government funds 80% of maintenance costs.
- RM99.42 million allocated to 1,049 maintenance projects statewide since 2008.
GEORGE TOWN, October 28 — Penang has allocated more than RM1.15 million for lift maintenance and upgrades across several residential buildings in Paya Terubong.
Assemblyman Wong Hon Wai said two lifts at Pangsapuri Topaz were upgraded for RM237,160, with the state government covering RM189,728 under its 80:20 maintenance funding scheme.
The programme supports repairs to ageing lifts, water tanks and other shared facilities in residential buildings.
Wong said the scheme had funded 1,049 projects worth RM99.42 million statewide since 2008, including 556 lift-related projects, improving safety and accessibility for residents.
